Rick Parfitt Distressed Miniature Guitar Replica By Axman

This a is a miniature replica of Rick Parfitt - 1960s Guitar with White Distressed Finish. The guitar has been used by Rick for almost the entirety of his career with Status Quo.

There can't be too many guitars in the Rock world as extensively gigged as Rick Parfitt's 1962 Arctic White . From 1969, when his band Status Quo ditched the flower power clothes and psychedelic sounds in favour of ripped jeans, long haired, no nonsense head down boogie, until Rick's untimely death in 2016, this guitar (originally purchased for £80) was his number one weapon of choice on stages and in studios all around the world.

Eagle eyed guitar lovers will of course spot that the Rick Parfitt has been subject to a fair few modifications since it found it's way into his hands and took centre stage with Status Quo nearly half a century ago.

Due to Rick having an extremely hard hitting rhythm style the poor was unable to withstand his brutal right hand assault. In the early days breakages were commonplace so in order to cut down on the frequent visits to the repair shop Rick's guitar technicians carried out a few upgrades.

The original ashtray bridge was cut in two and the vulnerable saddles removed. A stop-tail piece was fitted and the strings routed over the top of it thereby preventing string and saddle breaks. The tone control was disconnected as it was never used and a rubber tyre from a Lego set was put on the volume knob to make it easier to use in the heat of battle. Rick used a very heavy 14 - 56 gauge of strings which according to Rick's guitar tech 'are heavy enough to turn other guitar necks into a banana'.
 

Each Order Includes:
Handmade Mini Guitar
Mini Guitar Stand
Display Box
Artist Name Plate with 2 Acrylic Stands


Guitar Specification:
Body and Neck: Wood
Detail and finish: Plastic and Metal
Strings: Nylon
Height: 10 inches/25cm approx
Scale: 1:4

This is an unlicensed, handmade miniature replica guitar. It is for display purposes only and cannot be played.

Artist names are used for illustrative purposes only. Some well-known names are used to indicate the style of each guitar. None of the guitars are exact replicas in terms of proportions, sizes, or design.