RC4A 'the binned guitar'

[Andyxlh]

Here are some better pics of the body. The control cover looks very high in these pics. I laser cut it from 3mm acrylic. Might have to do something about it..... otherwise pleased!

[gavinturner]

GOM contender for sure. A beautiful build.

cheers,
Gav.

[G-Axe]

Looks amazing. I love the contrast between the classic retro lines of the Rick, the natural timber and the ultra modern look of the black hardware/acrylic/pickup covers. You must be stoked that you came back and gave it another crack.

[Andyxlh]

Thank you for the kind words fellas! Yes I'm very happy, and it is really starting to play in as the relief in the neck settles. A few more things to finish off, truss rod cover in black also as a little bit more polishing as well as messing around with the setup. Looking forward to trying it through the Ampeg!

[Andyxlh]

The headstock decal has arrived... marvellous!

[gavinturner]

Very nice decal! Is there enough room on the headstock for that many letters?? Can't wait to see it in place.

cheers,
Gav.

[Simon Barden]

No more letters than 'Rickenbacker', so it should do.

[Andyxlh]

Badge on. Looks ok but could use another coat of clear...

[Andyxlh]

Ok at setup stage. Have approx 0.7mm under the first fret when fretted at 3rd for the e and a, but 1mm for d and g. I'm thinking I need to lower just those two, I guess by lowering the slots a little. I'm loathe to remove the nut right now and file down as I think I'll mess up the other two.
Neck relief 0.2mm at 8 and 9 fret.
String heights a little high on the d and g, will need to make a small mod on the bridge to get them lower.
Otherwise plays nice! Has a lovely thin fast neck.

[Andyxlh]

Setup done, at least the first round. Tomorrow night I'll stretch its legs through the Ampeg and see how it rolls.
Headstock decal on now truss rod adjusted