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Thanks very much Brian - I love it. Exceeded my expectations!

Update - new Ric arrived without a hitch. Can't say how amazed I am with Fed Ex. Shipped from New York Monday at 6:00 pm, in my vehicle going home a day and a half later in Western Canada. Guitar is gorgeous and I'm shocked by how good it plays. Love it!

I have a related question about Rickenbacker guitars and humidity. The winters get very dry here in Ohio. I've been storing my guitars (including two Rick 12's) at 50% humidity, which is generally recommended for most acoustics and solidbodies. But, as has been stated in this thread, the factory ...

I'd read that about the 35% humidity (which is actually better for me living in a dry climate particularly in the winter months). I'm not overly concerned about this once it arrives, my big worry is in the shipping. I did pull the trigger on this axe yesterday and asked them to ship on Monday to ...

I'd read that about the 35% humidity (which is actually better for me living in a dry climate particularly in the winter months). I'm not overly concerned about this once it arrives, my big worry is in the shipping. I did pull the trigger on this axe yesterday and asked them to ship on Monday to ...

dpowell wrote:This thread might help:

viewtopic.php?f=106&t=404874&hilit=humidity

If you use the search function, there are a ton of threads about humidity.

Thanks so much for the quick response Dan - you're right, that thread did help a lot.

Best,
Glenn

Hi all, 1st post but was hoping to get a bit of advice. I am potentially purchasing a brand new 381/12V69 in the next day or two from a dealer in NY. I'm in Calgary, Canada and it's insanely dry here in the winter months. Does anyone have any insight into how susceptible these tops would be to ...