Bernie Rico Jr. protypes - Page 2

Hollowway · 02-29-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Larrikin666

I'm really guessing no one has ever seen his Tera. LOL

Tera | Pix - Images & Creations by Bernie Rico Jr.

Oh, I know what the Tera looks like. It's just that I like Bernie's take on traditional shapes, and how he makes them look a little more agressive. The Explorer is too traditional looking, and too me doesn't look Rico-esque at all. But if he Kelly'd it up, or somehow made it more "his" then I think that would be cool.

Swyse · 02-29-2012, 10:22 PM

That explorer needs some work in the headstock department.

Larrikin666 · 03-01-2012, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollowway

Oh, I know what the Tera looks like. It's just that I like Bernie's take on traditional shapes, and how he makes them look a little more agressive. The Explorer is too traditional looking, and too me doesn't look Rico-esque at all. But if he Kelly'd it up, or somehow made it more "his" then I think that would be cool.

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Originally Posted by Swyse

That explorer needs some work in the headstock department.

I talked to him about both things last night. He is definitely down for changing any aspect of these guitars. Bernie is never going to be the guy who shies away from making a shape more aggressive if that's what someone wants. LOL

Any headstock shape ideas? I agree that isn't not a perfect fit. Maybe a 4+3 Diva headstock.

toiletstand · 03-01-2012, 07:00 AM

reverse headstock would look pretty sweet.

Larrikin666 · 03-01-2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by toiletstand

reverse headstock would look pretty sweet.

That's pretty much always an awesome option if you ask me. I can't really think of any guitar I don't want a reverse headstock on, so my opinion is slightly skewed.

Hollowway · 03-01-2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by toiletstand

reverse headstock would look pretty sweet.

I like reverse HS on everything - except Explorers and Kellys. .The lower horn and general body shape just scream for a standard inline to me.

MTech · 03-02-2012, 04:23 PM

I've had him working on the headstocks already as I pointe dout the one doesn't look bad on the Explorer but I personally hate it on the Tele... to me it screams First Act// but as mentioned these are prototypes that were put in woodshop some time ago. Also nobody mentioned or posted a photo to show but the LP and Explorer styled ones are Slant Tops.

There's 3 Tele's in production now a 6, the 7 pictured, and an 8. One is stock, one is the Limp Bizkit guy (Nate) and the other is mine.

Hollowway · 03-02-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MTech

I've had him working on the headstocks already as I pointe dout the one doesn't look bad on the Explorer but I personally hate it on the Tele... to me it screams First Act// but as mentioned these are prototypes that were put in woodshop some time ago. Also nobody mentioned or posted a photo to show but the LP and Explorer styled ones are Slant Tops.

There's 3 Tele's in production now a 6, the 7 pictured, and an 8. One is stock, one is the Limp Bizkit guy (Nate) and the other is mine.

Which one is the in-stock one? i.e. how many strings...

MTech · 03-02-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollowway

Which one is the in-stock one? i.e. how many strings...

The one pictured is the in stock the other two aren't out of woodshop yet. I was going to list it for sale once it's painted, but if you're interested then PM me stat cause it hasn't been painted yet.

Nate's is almost out and mine is just going in because we had to order the wood I wanted

Sicarius · 03-02-2012, 04:50 PM

I really wish I had the money for a BRJ.

That tele and the revered headstock maybe some nordstrands...

Mmmm.

iRaiseTheDead · 03-07-2012, 03:39 PM

Looks sick man! Gotta keep us updated

ZOMB13 · 03-07-2012, 08:23 PM

That explorer looks nice, a headstock like this would be killer

MTech · 03-08-2012, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ZOMB13

That explorer looks nice, a headstock like this would be killer

If you ordered one with that he'd do it but with these being a "traditional series" the pointy headstock doesn't seem to fit the vintage vibe & he's trying to keep string pull straight. These are just prototypes with a prototype vintage headstock slightly altered from the Retro series.

MaxOfMetal · 03-08-2012, 03:44 AM

What's up with the offset neck stock?

You can see it best with the pickup routes on this one:

This one isn't as bad, but you can still see it:

MTech · 03-08-2012, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

What's up with the offset neck stock?
You can see it best with the pickup routes on this one:
This one isn't as bad, but you can still see it:

If you mean the maple on the top of the neck that's something they have always done dating clear back with his father at BC Rich from what I was told. It's not offset in terms of the whole body as more mahogany is accounted for on the bottom wing. If you have a trans top then they have it all lined up and the solid color ones have always been this way. It's just how the wood is cut if it is slightly less on one side they just add it with the wing. He said that it's all measured out even and made up with the wing but if it's that bothersome an issue he's going to do them all the same now. He's taking the wing off on these and shaving down the top of the neck to add a new wing on so it's all even. As stated these are prototypes, but none of this would effect the guitar in any sort of negative way.

SpaceDock · 03-08-2012, 07:20 PM

^ I asked bernie about that a few years ago, increased stability and decreases neck pocket cracks.

SirMyghin · 03-08-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceDock

^ I asked bernie about that a few years ago, increased stability and decreases neck pocket cracks.

Sounds like a good excuse to take more laxity with construction of painted guitars as that is nonsensical structurally. As your 'neck pocket' or more appropriately your neck heel is a single material either way, surrounded so to speak, the wing material is not going to have a significant effect should that area be stressed. Changes in stiffness can always lead to some stress concentration (hence in simpler terms 'stiffness attracts load'), however the wings don't really enter that part of the construction.

SpaceDock · 03-08-2012, 08:26 PM

Well I'm not really sure it was a few years ago.

SirMyghin · 03-08-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceDock

Well I'm not really sure it was a few years ago.

No fault of yours, I do not doubt you were given such a reason. Just wanted to express how bogus I find it is through my 'failure path' type engineering spectagoggles.

Miek · 03-08-2012, 10:53 PM

Give those back, ....er, I spent 3 years on those.

glassmoon0fo · 03-09-2012, 01:17 AM

You guys are relentless

. Bernie mentioned the same thing to me when we were talking about a few of the unique things he's doing with his builds about 6 months ago. He's actually pretty adamant about the idea, I'm sure if someone called him up and asked him personally he'd tell you all about it

MrHelloGuitar · 03-09-2012, 01:56 AM

A slant top tele would be wonderful.

MTech · 03-11-2012, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SpaceDock

^ I asked Bernie about that a few years ago, increased stability and decreases neck pocket cracks.

I spoke to Bernie he said this is true for the bolt-on's which is why the hesperians looked the way they initially did. There is no real reason on the neckthru's it's just if the neck is cut shorter on one side they just add more to the wings so the body is still even.

Anyway for the ones nitpicking even though it wouldn't negatively effect the guitars he's "fixing" the prototypes and shot over these to post for your viewing pleasure.

kruneh · 03-11-2012, 08:18 AM

Don´t waste your time Bernie.

SpaceDock · 03-11-2012, 12:39 PM

^ yeah, unfortunately haters will hate. I think these are great. A modernized metal tele is just what the doctor ordered.

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03-07-2012, 08:23 PM	#37
ZOMB13 SS.org Zombie ! Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 3,400 Thanked: 59 Feedback Score: 22 reviews	That explorer looks nice, a headstock like this would be killer Morphesia (Black Metal) http://morphesia.bandcamp.com/ Squirrelly Arts (Industrial Metal) http://www.facebook.com/SquirrellyArts

03-08-2012, 03:44 AM	#39
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02-29-2012, 10:22 PM	#27
Swyse Swyse Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: N IL Posts: 1,429 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	That explorer needs some work in the headstock department.

03-01-2012, 07:00 AM	#29
toiletstand /\'...'/\ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 1,669 Thanked: 24 Feedback Score: 19 reviews	reverse headstock would look pretty sweet.

03-02-2012, 04:23 PM	#32
MTech Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,594 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I've had him working on the headstocks already as I pointe dout the one doesn't look bad on the Explorer but I personally hate it on the Tele... to me it screams First Act// but as mentioned these are prototypes that were put in woodshop some time ago. Also nobody mentioned or posted a photo to show but the LP and Explorer styled ones are Slant Tops. There's 3 Tele's in production now a 6, the 7 pictured, and an 8. One is stock, one is the Limp Bizkit guy (Nate) and the other is mine.

03-08-2012, 07:20 PM	#41
SpaceDock Shred till your dead Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,438 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	^ I asked bernie about that a few years ago, increased stability and decreases neck pocket cracks.

03-08-2012, 08:26 PM	#43
SpaceDock Shred till your dead Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,438 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Well I'm not really sure it was a few years ago.

03-08-2012, 10:53 PM	#45
Miek POSTING ON INTERNET Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Warwick, RI (AND I HAVE OPINIONS) Posts: 1,767 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Give those back, ....er, I spent 3 years on those.

03-09-2012, 01:17 AM	#46
glassmoon0fo Boats 'n Hoes Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: bossier city, la Posts: 1,777 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 17 reviews	You guys are relentless . Bernie mentioned the same thing to me when we were talking about a few of the unique things he's doing with his builds about 6 months ago. He's actually pretty adamant about the idea, I'm sure if someone called him up and asked him personally he'd tell you all about it "I think he actually means beach wood. As in driftwood. For a sound as huge as the ocean." - TomAwesome Most women just pretend that Men are the crazy ones. trust me. But when the new Dark Age arrives and they need food and shelter they will be lining up to lay down and please for a handful of blackberries and a deer skin hat. Good luck with you both and remember "it's 187 on an undercover cop" - Some Guy on Facebook

03-09-2012, 01:56 AM	#47
MrHelloGuitar SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto,ON Posts: 216 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A slant top tele would be wonderful.

03-11-2012, 08:18 AM	#49
kruneh SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 554 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Don´t waste your time Bernie.

03-11-2012, 12:39 PM	#50
SpaceDock Shred till your dead Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,438 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	^ yeah, unfortunately haters will hate. I think these are great. A modernized metal tele is just what the doctor ordered. glassmoon0fo likes this.

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