The Steel Guitar Forum

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Kayton Roberts. He was a true gentleman and a good friend to members of the Atlantic (Canada) Steel Guitar Club. We offer our condolences to his loved ones at this difficult time.

Vernon Bates
Atlantic Steel Guitar Club
Haliax, Nova Scotia,
Canada

I sent an e-mail to Roy Thomson about "painting" the Rickenbacker about a week ago and he suggested posting this on the Forum. I appreciate very much the responses that I received today. I can assure you that I've put away the paint brush and will not commit any sacrilege upon the Rick. I'...

Hello everyone. New Member here. I have a bakelite Rickenbacker, black, that I want to "clean up". The chrome pieces are somehat rusted so they are currently being electroplated. What I really need to find out is - can I use ordinary hardware store spray paint on the bakelite surface?