Q&A
Q: Are you the same Rick Toone who designs and builds bespoke instruments?
A: Absolutely, yes. I work with amazing clients, who continue to surprise, challenge and excite me. You can explore my work at: www.ricktoone.com
Q: Can I still order a custom/bespoke instrument from you?
A: Of course, yes. I am accepting limited select bespoke commissions via my website above.
Q: Why are you making the RICK TOONE '67 guitars?
A: RICK TOONE '67 tremolo radically transforms your guitar playing experience. Tuning stability equal to a great hard-tail but with pitch bend capability. Killer tone. Simple string changes. Combining the RICK TOONE '67 tremolo design with the world's favorite guitar platform is the best way to get this experience into the hands of more musicians. I am deeply excited to hear the music you will create.
Q: How do I order one?
A: Like this: PURCHASE
Q: Can I order a custom RICK TOONE '67 guitar?
A: Not at this time. My focus is on offering a premium playing experience at a specific price point.
Q: Are you building these RICK TOONE '67 guitars personally?
A: Yes. Each of these RICK TOONE '67 guitars is built with my full care and attention, as they earn their way onto stages and into studios around the world.
Q: Who supplies your components?
A: The same premium contributors to my bespoke projects. Major names, small firms, specialty shops, as well as individuals, located throughout the USA & England. I'm fortunate to work directly with exceptional people, highly creative and intelligent, some of whom have become close personal friends over this past decade.
Q: Are you hiring?
A: While I’m not seeking employees I do collaborate with specialists: CAD, CNC, precision machining, plating, anodizing, nitro, poly, electronics design, pickups, materials supply, shipping, intellectual property & patent law. If you have established skill, and believe you would be a good addition, please contact me. EMAIL: RICKTOONE@GMAIL.COM
Q: Will you be expanding operations?
A: RICK TOONE '67 guitars and the patent-pending tremolo system are designed to be scalable for licensing and manufacturing. If you are a manufacturer or investor who understands the potential in this project, please contact me. EMAIL: RICKTOONE@GMAIL.COM
Q: Will your new RICK TOONE '67 tremolo fit a Fender Strat?
A: Yes! The RICK TOONE '67 tremolo is a direct aftermarket replacement for the factory Fender Stratocaster bridge, with some simple (non-visible) modifications to the finished guitar body.
Q: Can I buy just the RICK TOONE '67 tremolo?
A: Not at this time.
Q: Are you licensing the RICK TOONE '67 tremolo?
A: Yes, I welcome inquires for volume OEM licensing. EMAIL: RICKTOONE@GMAIL.COM