Anybody like Rickenbacker? Here's my new custom Blue Boy

billydlight · Feb 20, 2010

This guitar came to me a shell of a 66 330

I sent it away to a friend for "the works" which in Rick terms is Checkerboard binding on the front back and headstock, and I opted for the "blue Boy " treatment which is a recreation of some custome Rics made for Jim Reeves Blue Boys in the late 50's

Here it is primed and Bound

First coat of Paint

All done with Gold Guards and real vintage 50' and 60's toasters as well as Ac'cent Vibrato and Bigsby Bowtie bridge

Here's me giving it a test run 5 minutes after I put her together

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vsMFUU_aEE

capnjuan · Feb 20, 2010

Hi Billy; really fine job with the Rickie ... and I caught your Weight Loss vid too ... didn't recognize you in the Rick-vid given some of the old pics you posted here ... I expected to see the same guy ... good going with the Rick but even more congrats on the 'weightier' matter. John

killdeer43 · Feb 20, 2010

If I may, I'd like to echo what CapnJ said, on both counts.

As impressive as the guitar thread is, your weight loss video sends a great message to anyone/everyone who might find themselves in a similar 'predicament.'
You're just a regular poster boy for good health! :wink:

And continued good health to you,
Joe

krysh · Feb 20, 2010

capnjuan said:
Hi Billy; really fine job with the Rickie ... and I caught your Weight Loss vid too ... didn't recognize you in the Rick-vid given some of the old pics you posted here ... I expected to see the same guy ... good going with the Rick but even more congrats on the 'weightier' matter. John

+1, congrats twice!

dreadnut · Feb 20, 2010

I don't think I'm breaking any commandments by lusting after your new guitar. Well, coveting maybe. :wink:

Sounds as great as it looks, too

Default · Feb 20, 2010

Hey Billy, that wasn't the one that had the neck snapped off. You should post that here too.
Details on the "shell." How bad was it?

billydlight · Feb 21, 2010

the first pic is how I got it. Stripped, no parts

Telenator · Feb 21, 2010

Wow! Great job singing and playing! Major swing chops!

I love the color and the checker binding! Do you gig with it?

I do a little work with Ric-style guitars too but I like with bigger, longer necks. I whipped these up a couple years ago from scratch. I love the Ric look!

BluesDan · Feb 21, 2010

Very cool.......have fun with her 8)

billydlight · Feb 22, 2010

Put up a nice little demo. I tweaked the pickup heights today. Playing straight into a Vox Night Tran. No reverb nothing. AMAZING

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHs95Dv1yCA

Nigel Wickwire · Feb 22, 2010

Wow, what a great sounding guitar!! Thanks for sharing.

~nw

Dr. Spivey · Feb 22, 2010

A very cool Ric, Billy. 8)

cmatthes · Feb 28, 2010

Incredible! Love that - my favorite RIC finish of all time.

jp · Mar 4, 2010

Man what a classic sound. Nice acquisition Billy D!

curt · Mar 4, 2010

Wow, NICE GUITAR!

But I heard the guy that did the work is a hack, real charlatan.

guildzilla · Mar 7, 2010

867-5309!

Another Good Guitar Shepherd Award going out to our man Billy.

And you're looking as lean and mean as the Rick. All good on ya' mate.

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