Rockinger strat (Robert you may be interested...)

[elavd]

Re: Rockinger, I received an email back from Rockinger, unfortunately for Canadians and Americans they do not ship this way...

That's real bad news...

[Robert****]

That sucks, why can't they do that!

So else than elavd has played these Rockingers? Abraxas?

[abraxas]

That sucks, why can't they do that!

So else than elavd has played these Rockingers? Abraxas?

I hear you!

Unfortunately I only got parts from Rockinger. My blue Strat has a (terrific) light Alder body from them. I also have a maple neck on my red Strat.

I'm very satisfied from the quality of all the parts and, from what I've seen and heard, the complete instruments ("kits") are of the same high and consistent quality!

[Tinky-Winky]

Elavd, in the clips of you playing the rockinger, were you using the stock pickups? Also, how would you say they were voiced - i.e. vintage, hot etc. ?

[elavd]

Elavd, in the clips of you playing the rockinger, were you using the stock pickups? Also, how would you say they were voiced - i.e. vintage, hot etc. ?

My sunburst Rockinger is all stock. I have not changed a thing on it

The pickups have medium to low output and are certainly vintage voiced...

[Tinky-Winky]

Thanks, that's what I was looking for. Also, do you know if all rockingers have 2 piece bodies, or might they be made of 3 or more parts?

[elavd]

Thanks, that's what I was looking for. Also, do you know if all rockingers have 2 piece bodies, or might they be made of 3 or more parts?

On their site they write that their kits' bodies are 2-piece alder ones.

Mine is a 2-piece (with a perfect bookmatch) but noone can be sure about that for a solid coloured body...

[Tinky-Winky]

Elavd, where does it say that the guitars have two piece bodies?

[elavd]

You are right! They changed the descriptions on their website.

Send them an email and ask about it

Here are 3 photos of mine. If you look closely you can see the 2 pieces

[Tinky-Winky]

I just emailed rockinger and they said they only use 2-piece bodies.

[elavd]

So? Do you plan to buy one? If so, which color???

[Tinky-Winky]

I was planning to get one of these for christmas, but when I ordered it transpired that you can only pay by bank transfer. Now, this seems to be a less safe system than using a credit card, so I have hesitated. However, I realy would like to buy this guitar. I was going to order the sunburst, because I like looking at the wood grain, and because my other guitar is a solid colour. However, I was also considering the MIM 60's player strat (it has really excellent specifications - CS69 p'ups and a steel custom 2 point tremolo) and the new highway one (nitro finish and steel tremolo), which have similar prices .

[Lev]

Hey Tinky,

I've been giving some consideration to buying a Rockinger and went to their site to try make a purchase and it's asking for credit card details. I ain't going any further with the transaction coz I don't have the funds yet but it looks like paying by credit card via ssl connection is working fine right now.

Let me know if you buy, would love to hear another opinion

[Tinky-Winky]

Lev, I emailed rockinger and for first payments you must use a bank transfer; if you pay by credit card they will send you an email a few days later saying that you have to use a bank wire.

[elavd]

Lev, I emailed rockinger and for first payments you must use a bank transfer; if you pay by credit card they will send you an email a few days later saying that you have to use a bank wire.

What??
I bought my Rockinger tele by using credit card (to be more accurate debit card...).

[Tinky-Winky]

Maybe it's because I live in the UK, but I got a reply from the manager that you must use a bank transfer for first payments of expensive items.

[Lev]

I wonder if it's anything to do with being inside or outside the EuroZone.

[elavd]

I don't know...Maybe they've changed their policy...

I live in Greece...

[Lev]

Funny, I actually came across your video on youtube when looking up Rory Gallagher and didn't realise you were here on The Fret until I went back and read this post again from the start.

I also assumed when I saw your video that you were playing some kind of vintage american start - lovely tone. Now I find I can get this for only €500 - GAS strikes again!!! It's so difficult to find good bargains in Europe, rockinger seems like a real gem of a find!

BTW - your band sound great!!!