This is a really insightful breakdown of the German carve! It’s fascinating how that distinct, recessed edge completely changes the body's dimension and sets it apart from traditional contours. Since I'm currently looking for guitar parts for sale ( https://faberusa.com/shop/ ) to start a custom build inspired by this exact aesthetic, seeing how different manufacturers handle body carving gives me some great ideas for the overall design. Thanks for sharing this piece of history!
Great explanation of the term, I didn’t know the Mosrite connection, thanks.
Do the bigger Roger article, the man was a hoot!
Here you go! https://www.rickenbacker101.com/p/deep-dive-roger-rossmeisl
What a man, what a man, what a mighty good man.
This is a really insightful breakdown of the German carve! It’s fascinating how that distinct, recessed edge completely changes the body's dimension and sets it apart from traditional contours. Since I'm currently looking for guitar parts for sale ( https://faberusa.com/shop/ ) to start a custom build inspired by this exact aesthetic, seeing how different manufacturers handle body carving gives me some great ideas for the overall design. Thanks for sharing this piece of history!
Cool article, and some incredibly beautiful guitars!
A few years ago, I bought one of Fano’s designs that had the German carve, a Rivolta bass. Very nice overall, but not a good fit for me ultimately.
Roger’s designs for Rickenbacker are timeless and very elegant.