Graham's galavanting........

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Graham's galavanting........

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I just got back yesterday after another whirlwind visit to see my forum friends stateside. Needless to say I had a great time and saw quite a few Ricks which I'd like to share with you here. I also wanted to say thanks to everyone, John Hall for the invite to NAMM, all of my forum friends I got to hang out with in CA, Tony, J Dog (and Matt) for being perfect hosts in FL and last but not least....... Dave Pascoe for making 48 hours in Phily feel like a week's worth of fun! I'm glad to get back to work for a rest :D

NAMM highlights.................
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The RIC stand at NAMM
The RIC stand at NAMM
The star of the show for me was this stunning 381/12
The star of the show for me was this stunning 381/12
This JG 5002 looked sharp
This JG 5002 looked sharp
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Some more images of the RIC stand................
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RIC stand from another angle
RIC stand from another angle
Things were really cooking...................
Things were really cooking...................
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What makes NAMM special for me and the friends I get to hang out with there..................
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Just one of many lunches and dinners with the gang
Just one of many lunches and dinners with the gang
Yours truly loving PW's Jazzbo
Yours truly loving PW's Jazzbo
Jerry and PW's Jazzbo
Jerry and PW's Jazzbo
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On the Saturday morning I slipped away from NAMM and managed to get down to the World Guitar Show in OC to see what Ricks were there and there were quite a few. Here are the highlights.................
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It was nice to see a Student 425
It was nice to see a Student 425
and to see a Ryder
and to see a Ryder
Jay Rosen I think had these Combos
Jay Rosen I think had these Combos
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And some more..............
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The usual fine Ricks at Fretted America, at sky high prices though
The usual fine Ricks at Fretted America, at sky high prices though
An unusual 370/6 complete with a rotary switch, although not a factory wiring job I suspect!
An unusual 370/6 complete with a rotary switch, although not a factory wiring job I suspect!
A '64 625
A '64 625
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and just a few more............
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A nice pair of Ricks
A nice pair of Ricks
A dark 425 and fireglo 450/12
A dark 425 and fireglo 450/12
Just one bass at the show though!
Just one bass at the show though!
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And more............
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325 and 350/12
325 and 350/12
a re-fin'd Ken Roberts
a re-fin'd Ken Roberts
A newish 330
A newish 330
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Then after a few days relaxing in OC and a brief stop at the factory, it was off to Florida! I headed to the Orlando Guitar Show, where I got to hang out with John Minutaglio and his wife Juliet, J Dog, Kris and for a brief few minutes Steve Wood. The highlight of the show was Olivias who had some beautiful Ricks...............
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An overall picture of this great little show
An overall picture of this great little show
The old and the new
The old and the new
This jerk was telling me how Fakes were better than real Ricks and were going up in value faster as they were very rare!! What an A.H!
This jerk was telling me how Fakes were better than real Ricks and were going up in value faster as they were very rare!! What an A.H!
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More................
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A fake lefty shell I suspect
A fake lefty shell I suspect
and another shot
and another shot
A nice 450
A nice 450
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More..............
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Olivias
Olivias
More at Olivias
More at Olivias
A nice little combo
A nice little combo
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more................
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Olivias
Olivias
Bound headstock, transitional hi gains and a 24th fret inlay.........beautiful
Bound headstock, transitional hi gains and a 24th fret inlay.........beautiful
Olivias
Olivias
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And another............
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Olivias
Olivias
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Then it was off to Stuart to stay with Tony Cabibe and his lovely family. I can't say enough good things about the couple of days I spent there. I can't wait to return, but next time for a week or more!
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The man himself
The man himself
Lunch at the Hard Rock in Hollywood Florida
Lunch at the Hard Rock in Hollywood Florida
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After that it was off to Tampa where J Dog played host, with his friend Matt. I had a fantastic time there. Although I could have used a little more sleep!!! And I can't believe I don't have any pictures! I think I was too drunk for most of the time which was all J Dog's fault!! And on my last night, I hope there aren't any pictures!!! :lol:

It was great to hang out with J Dog, Matt, John M & Juliet and great to finally meet Andy Winter!

Then it was off to Philadelphia to see Dave Pascoe!! Dave had arranged dinner for Friday night when I arrived. He had booked an wonderful restaurant and had invited some friends; John Simmons, David McLaughlin, Chris and Shelby Clayton, his friends Jackie & Dave and of course Dave and Lisa were there!
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For one moment Chris thought he was picking up the tab :  ) Whilst Dave told himself a funny joke!
For one moment Chris thought he was picking up the tab : ) Whilst Dave told himself a funny joke!
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Next day Dave, John Simmons, myself and David McLaughlin headed to check out a couple of guitar stores........
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Cintioli, the go to store in Phily Dave told us
Cintioli, the go to store in Phily Dave told us
John & Dave try and spot the Rick!
John & Dave try and spot the Rick!
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