Chinese Rick saga... join me, won't you?

jakeisjake · Post by **jakeisjake** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:28 pm

this is what i showed them:

NelsonInstruments · Post by **NelsonInstruments** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:29 pm

Without measuring to be sure it looks like they made the body too small. The only difference between a capri body and the 330 body is that they lowered the waist on the body and plumped up the body horns a bit. So it does seem they shrank it.

Also the centerline of the body looks to either a) have been incorrectly established or b) they glued the neck in at an angle.

Not trying to be "that guy" but since you mentioned that something seems off about it I thought I'd just add my observations. Otherwise glad you are happy with it.

carausius · Post by **carausius** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:51 pm

It's a good looking guitar, not exactly the same as the original, the upper horn & neck pup seem a bit off but visually it looks much better than most R**ky copies. With some upgrades & mods I 'm sure it could be even better. The neck & back also looks good & the colour is close enough for proper rock & roll, playing a gig & being a working guitar instead of being a home exhibit! The RM 1998 & Carl Wilson guitars are not bad either.

All depends how much more you want to pay to upgrade it & how much it has already cost. Putting a tailpiece or vibrato on would make a big difference.

PorkyPrimeCut · Post by **PorkyPrimeCut** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:16 am

So, the ramp was wonky after all. Bummer!

It's no surprise that the hardware feels like junk. You hear that all the time with Chinese guitar manufacturing so it's no real shock. Switching them out for quality components will be an easy fix.

I guess the main bummer, if it had been mine, is the inaccurate body shape & binding. I guess, without proper measured drawings that was bound to happen though.

At least it sounds good and will hopefully be playable, once you sort out the frets.

Grey · Post by **Grey** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 3:33 am

Is that headstock angled?

jakeisjake · Post by **jakeisjake** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 4:50 am

Grey wrote:Is that headstock angled?

yes, it is.

Grey · Post by **Grey** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 5:00 am

jakeisjake wrote:
Grey wrote:Is that headstock angled?
yes, it appears to be.

Weird. I guess they used a blank with an angled head.

jakeisjake · Post by **jakeisjake** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 5:12 am

NelsonInstruments wrote:
Not trying to be "that guy" but since you mentioned that something seems off about it I thought I'd just add my observations. Otherwise glad you are happy with it.

i appreciate your input.

i'll paraphrase what you said earlier...if someone wants something that sort of "looks the part"...

jakeisjake · Post by **jakeisjake** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 5:19 am

PorkyPrimeCut wrote:So, the ramp was wonky after all. Bummer!

that's kinda weird. you would think they would see it. but, like my friend has said "it's a unique guitar...no one else has one like it."

PorkyPrimeCut wrote: It's no surprise that the hardware feels like junk. You hear that all the time with Chinese guitar manufacturing so it's no real shock. Switching them out for quality components will be an easy fix.

bit by bit over time...it will be fun.

PorkyPrimeCut wrote: At least it sounds good and will hopefully be playable, once you sort out the frets.

i was just playing it for an hour or so...i didn't notice them at all while i played it.

AWSchmit · Post by **AWSchmit** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 7:48 am

Mike, I know you always say you aren't handy, but a small triangular needle file, some 600 grit sand paper, masking tape, and some 0000 steel wool; all from the local hardware store; is all you'd need to get those fret ends in good shape. (probably a $15-20 investment in tools and supplies)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoAUWXx85wQ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You don't have to be a finicky as that guy. I filed and polished the fret ends of that Fernandes Strat I bought in about a half hour. All you gotta do is grind flat edged down the corners of your needle file to keep it from biting into your fret board. If you have or know someone with a bench grinder that will take less than a minute.

AWS

jakeisjake · Post by **jakeisjake** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:38 am

thanks, Andrew! i can handle that!

AWSchmit · Post by **AWSchmit** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:54 am

jakeisjake wrote:thanks, Andrew! i can handle that!

Awesome! Ussualy my suggestions don't go anywhere... lol. Let me know if you need any help at all, I'm just a facebook message away!

AWS

nanamour · Post by **nanamour** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:38 pm

Hey, that turned out better than I would have expected!

Re: the body not quite looking right--it looks almost like the entire neck/bridge/pickups axis is rotated in relation to the body(?)

jakeisjake · Post by **jakeisjake** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 4:16 pm

nanamour wrote:Hey, that turned out better than I would have expected!

Re: the body not quite looking right--it looks almost like the entire neck/bridge/pickups axis is rotated in relation to the body(?)

i don't understand what you mean.

HNB · Post by **HNB** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 4:32 pm

I think he means that they don't look perpendicular to the center line. Like maybe all those parts are slightly slanted?

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