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Looking for a (pre '97) 4003/4001 template/tracing
Iome:
I'm looking for a 4003/4001 template to build me a lefty simil/RickandBacker bass. Could any of you help me? I've got some P,J and Gibby templates if your intersted.
Thanks
ilan:
That is not legal and RIC have a history of going after makers and sellers of unauthorized copies - even when it's just one home-made guitar. Even if you don't put a Rickenbacker nameplate on your bass or claim that it's the real thing, it's still illegal, RIC has copyrighted the silhouette and almost any other part of their guitars.
My advice... use your own design, it's more fun.
Iome:
I know, but i thought they lost their rights after 30 or 40 years. There's many brands, like Bach, Frudua and others that now sell basses with the Rick shape. And i'm using a neck with a completely different headstock, i'm only looking for the body template
Dave W:
Trademark rights go on as long as the products are made. And for better or worse, RIC has a "trade dress" trademark on the body shape.
You may agree with this or not, but we don't want to draw attention to any RIC trademark issues here. If anybody has a template, they should contact Iome privately.
Lightyear:
What about old stuff that is out of production? Like the 3001?
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