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[Dave W]

I see two listings. Did the rest sell, or were there duplicates?

[doombass]

I got the "Based on your location (Sweden) we have updated your currency....."-message. When i clicked the "Do not update"-button I can see the two listings. I guess it depends on Reverbs shipping settings? If shipping to Sweden is not specified I will not see the listing if my location is set to Sweden?

[BTL]

Thanks guys!

You are correct, and Reverb.com helped me figure it out.

These have rosewood fretboards and I don't have a CITES certificate, so they only show as available to prospective buyers in the US.

And yes, two of the four listed have already sold.

I need to get at least two more ready...not a bad problem to have.

[Christine]

Thanks guys!

You are correct, and Reverb.com helped me figure it out.

These have rosewood fretboards and I don't have a CITES certificate, so they only show as available to prospective buyers in the US.

And yes, two of the four listed have already sold.

I need to get at least two more ready...not a bad problem to have.

Hiya, with no CITES certificate, have you looked at the Rocklite fretboards? They are an Ebony and Rosewood substitute made from softwood fibres and resin and are very realistic:

[amptech]

Hiya, with no CITES certificate, have you looked at the Rocklite fretboards? They are an Ebony and Rosewood substitute made from softwood fibres and resin and are very realistic:

Welcome, Christine

We just recently discussed the matter here, a topic of interest to many I'm sure..
 http://bassoutpost.com/index.php?topic=11027.0

Nice to have yet another Thunderbird lady aboard!

[Christine]

Welcome, Christine

We just recently discussed the matter here, a topic of interest to many I'm sure..
 http://bassoutpost.com/index.php?topic=11027.0

Nice to have yet another Thunderbird lady aboard!

Thank you

The Rocklite is different to the Richlite discussed there. Richlite is made from sheets of paper backed into Bakelite (I belive) whereas Rocklite is made from wood fibres soaked in resin and moulded. It's a relatively new product 2 or 3 years as opposed to Richlite 20 years. If you cut into Rocklite it still looks like wood, still has pores. It's so convincing that the manufactures have had to give detailed instructions to customs departments all over the world to inform them how to distinguish them from the real thing. Honestly it's worth checking out. I have one of each for my current builds

[BTL]

I have not looked into alternative fretboard materials yet, but I will on the next 10.

At least some of those will have maple fretboards, some will use a rosewood alternative, and at least a couple will be fretless.

I'll look into Rocklite, thanks!

[BTL]

It's been a while, but we're back in the saddle.

The Ridler VI CNC program is ready for prime time, and that frame will end up having a life of its own.

Many thanks to Dan Rocha for all of his hard work and collaboration on this project.

I learned more about CAD/CAM/CNC than I ever imagined, and I have gained a tremendous amount of respect for the work that goes into making a design concept a reality.

[gearHed289]

That's some fancy programming! Looks great.

[BTL]

Thanks, it's been a long tome coming!

There are small details that need to be attended to that vary from one body design to the next, like where to locate the output jack and how to run the pickup wires.

You can see that the Ridler VI incorporates all of our signature design elements including the forearm facet, heel and belly contours, and recessed neck mounting ferrules.

[Dave W]

I hope the time and money you've put into this pays off for you.

[BTL]

I hope the time and money you've put into this pays off for you.

It already has.

To the extent that this matures into a profitable enterprise that generates a sustainable source of supplemental income into retirement, that will be an added bonus.

[BTL]

I must admit that I have been reluctant to add flake to the finish portfolio.

Dan gets 100% credit for opening my eyes to this possibility, not to mention actually doing the work.

[Dave W]

Nice!

[BTL]

Thanks, Dave!