Wasps invade my Rick Model 59!
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- Steve Wilson
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Wasps invade my Rick Model 59!
I forgot to post this picture earlier. During my reclamation work on a completely stripped Rickenbacher Model 59 I found a little surprise. I was looking inside the neck with a flashlight and mirror and found this attached around the 5th fret on the treble side.
I was able to get it out by poking a flexible ruler into the neck and dislodging it. I have had this guitar in a closed box in the garage/shop for about 15 years. I bought it on Ebay and it seems like they said it was found in a attic. The invaders must have come from the time in the attic. No sign of activity, so I guess I am good.[/img]
I was able to get it out by poking a flexible ruler into the neck and dislodging it. I have had this guitar in a closed box in the garage/shop for about 15 years. I bought it on Ebay and it seems like they said it was found in a attic. The invaders must have come from the time in the attic. No sign of activity, so I guess I am good.[/img]
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One I repaired was stuffed with white (well - originally!) cotton undershirt scraps, which also served as the position markers through the holes in the top.
I found out from Rickenbacker that it was probably original.
I found out from Rickenbacker that it was probably original.
No chops, but great tone
1930's/40's Rickenbacher/Rickenbacker 6&8 string lap steels
1921 Weissenborn Style 2; Hilo&Schireson hollownecks
Appalachian, Regal & Dobro squarenecks
1959 Fender 400 9+2 B6;1960's Fender 800 3+3+2; 1948 Fender Dual-8 Professional
1930's/40's Rickenbacher/Rickenbacker 6&8 string lap steels
1921 Weissenborn Style 2; Hilo&Schireson hollownecks
Appalachian, Regal & Dobro squarenecks
1959 Fender 400 9+2 B6;1960's Fender 800 3+3+2; 1948 Fender Dual-8 Professional
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Larry: Lot of buzz
Bill: We called them Mud Daubers, too. I can't remember where this guitar came from, but it does not look like California mud. The 59 and NS are exactly the same body as the Silver Hawaiian, just not chrome plated. The prewar 59's have a different looking metal than the post war NS.
Jim: The cotton undershirt scraps are similar to Rick Aiello's recommendation of using terry cloth towels.
Bill: We called them Mud Daubers, too. I can't remember where this guitar came from, but it does not look like California mud. The 59 and NS are exactly the same body as the Silver Hawaiian, just not chrome plated. The prewar 59's have a different looking metal than the post war NS.
Jim: The cotton undershirt scraps are similar to Rick Aiello's recommendation of using terry cloth towels.
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Mice!
Hey Jon,
Dang! I know mice can be messy little critters. Have to imagine there was a special fragrance emitting from the sound hole.
When I was repairing guitars for a local music store I came across dried rattlesnake rattles inside at least two guitars. Scared the bejezz out of me when I was trying to figure out what was rattling around inside and I shook them out on my bench. I was told in certain cultures they are considered good luck.
Dang! I know mice can be messy little critters. Have to imagine there was a special fragrance emitting from the sound hole.
When I was repairing guitars for a local music store I came across dried rattlesnake rattles inside at least two guitars. Scared the bejezz out of me when I was trying to figure out what was rattling around inside and I shook them out on my bench. I was told in certain cultures they are considered good luck.
Steve, here's an article on the placement of rattlesnake rattles in various instruments:
http://www.appalachianhistory.net/2013/ ... ments.html
Wish I had put one in my cheapo mandolin, to scare away the mice. (Note, mud daubers do get a mention..)
http://www.appalachianhistory.net/2013/ ... ments.html
Wish I had put one in my cheapo mandolin, to scare away the mice. (Note, mud daubers do get a mention..)
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