Wow!

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat May 19, 2007 7:39 am

Right before my eyes this new topic appeared!

admin · Post by **admin** » Sat May 19, 2007 9:32 am

Nothing like a "wow factor", Jeffrey.

I would like to thank those who have sent their information in "yesterday" and as recently as today. The process is starting to pick up steam now, but we have a tremendous amount of catching up to do.

wints · Post by **wints** » Sat May 19, 2007 10:49 am

Looking forward to seeing the results!

Considerably more instruments here now, than back in 2001 when I first arrived!

congerz83 · Post by **congerz83** » Sun May 20, 2007 3:04 am

And I thought this thread was an advertisement for "Opie and Anthony."

the_legoheads · Post by **the_legoheads** » Sun May 20, 2007 9:37 am

Maybe we'll see some info on those who hoard more than their fair share of Rics...?

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Sun May 20, 2007 1:43 pm

Wow is also exactly what I thought when I saw it.

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Mon May 21, 2007 2:21 am

Hoard? Fair share? Is this Communist Russia of the 80s? haha

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon May 21, 2007 3:15 am

Mick: While you will not be able to learn the name of those whose instruments are in the database, this project will let us know much more about Rickenbackers.

The beauty of the RickResource Forum is that it allows owners to display what they are most proud of and what they love about their instruments.

the_legoheads · Post by **the_legoheads** » Mon May 21, 2007 8:43 am

Yeah... Perhaps I am being a bit revolutionary. Thing is, it's taken me a long time to track down a decent 4003. Either Rickenbacker aint knockin' 'em out fast enough or someone is hoarding them. Probably both, but I've seen proud owners with a whole stable of Rics sat on display. Yes, they are beautiful instruments but I'd rater see one being played than sitting on a stand looking pretty and unused. What makes matters worse is that here in the UK a new 4003 cost anywhere from $2300 to around $3000 and even then there's wait of between 12 and 18 months...!!! Even secondhand they are making $2000...!!! You only have to look at the stats from the register to see how far behind the UK is on ownership.

I just feel that there are Ric fans desperately trying to buy their first Ric but being denied the privilege whilst others are stacking up their tenth or fifteenth on the ground that it has a different set of knobs or a variation in the binding. I find it all a bit sad...

Viva la resistance...

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon May 21, 2007 9:34 am

All things in good time Mick. We have certainly learned through this Forum that some Rickenbackers are far more difficult to find and more expensive in some regions than others.

My preference has been to find used Rickenbackers as these instruments last a lifetime and are affordable. Hang in there, your second Rickenbacker will come! You may even hear about it on this Forum.

bottom4 · Post by **bottom4** » Mon May 21, 2007 3:40 pm

Nice O&A reference, Richard!

The registry is what brought me to the forum, way back in the day!

Good to see this feature alive and well, Peter!

Cheers!

dale_fortune · Post by **dale_fortune** » Mon May 21, 2007 10:17 pm

Maybe I could post the type of instrument,color, and serial number as they go thru my shop for restoration/repair.....I get a lot of 50's/60's and early 70's Rickenbackers coming my way...

steve_hershberger · Post by **steve_hershberger** » Tue May 22, 2007 1:53 am

I just looked through the list to see if a previous owner had registered it. Didn't find it though. Would've been neat to see where it was before I bought it.

Anyway, what should I put in the "comments"? Anything specific wanted for overall analysis purposes?

I know the comments don't show up on the registry lists, but I'm thinking that they might be used to date and track trends and changes such as toaster ohm readings, fireglo patterns/colors, etc.

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Tue May 22, 2007 5:24 am

As I transfer email registrations to a spreadsheet, in the comments section I'm including things like if the owner noted that the guitar was refinished, or if a Bigsby was installed, etc.

admin · Post by **admin** » Tue May 22, 2007 5:43 am

Dale: A very good idea if your clients agree.