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That's one more thing you're wrong about - it bored the heck out of me, too.

Gary R. Smith observes: "The argument that strings of different diameters will correctly intone while breaking over the same point doesn't make sense to me."

I've been waiting for that explanation myself.

This is poppycock. You say that "Intrinsic value is cost of materials plus cost of labor plus burden plus reasonable markup." That would seem to imply that your professional existence is built upon a charade, as you have made no allowance for design or appeal. Why does Armani cost more than Men's ...

This whole capitalism thing leaves a sour taste in your mouth, doesn't it?

Pricing is usually done according to what the market will bear, and not according to the cost or utility of the product (see shoes, watches, Euro cars, etc.). Reliced guitars are a market opportunity; why is it so wrong ...

Paul Wilczynki preaches: "I will preach the following gospel until Rick changes their costing procedures to take excessive profits (like F****r)"

Pray tell, what are "excessive profits"? And by what authority do you make that pronouncement?

BTW, Fender is not a bad word; you can write it in ...

Paul,

You're changing the question. You cite RIC in particular. Roger cited made in USA in general. The two aren't synonomous. It is not a function of geography; it's a function of standards and competence. High standards and competence are not the exclusive province of American "craftsmen".

Roger Cleven opines: "you won't have to worry about quality issues regarding foreign manufacture"

With all due respect, that's not an issue at all. There are many excellent guitars made outside of the USA.

Bob is one the right track. I use halogen shop lights bounced of the ceiling, with the guitar on a light blue flannel sheet. Sunshine is also good for color balance, but as Lee's source intimates, direct sunlight can cause troublesome shadows. And as Paul notes, Photoshop can do wonders for some ...

I just installed a Sérgio Special pickup in the neck position of my 610. It's a sibling of his rewind that I've been using for some months in the neck of my 625.

I gotta say: Wow! These pickups are freaking great. They blend well with the bridge pickups (new hi-gain and HB, respectively), so it's ...

No pics, but you don't need 'em. I buy Fort Bryan 2" nylon web straps for ~$5US - a new one for each guitar I buy. They're cheap, they're comfortable, they don't slip, and they last. I've never had a failure, and one of them is pushing 20 years old now. I screw Schaller strap locks on the end and I ...

What's the guitar doing on the ledge? Is it contemplating suicide?

Paul,

Does RS have the smaller 5th knob, too?

Allparts also sells the chrome-top knobs (pn PK 3246-023
for treble/bass tone knobs ($6); pn PK 3248-023
for treble/bass volume knobs ($6); no 5th knob that I know of) and the vintage knobs (pn PK 0174-023; $6 for 2 large and one small knob ...

Speaking of which, Peter: How's about making that editing window up a little longer (say 4 or 8 hours)? I sometimes find that, upon further reflection, I could have made my point with more brevity or clarity (or tact http://archives.rickresource.com/clipart/happy.gif ), but I no longer have the ...

You may want to rethink the wisdom of posting your home address on *any* internet forum.

The edit icon: . It is your friend when prudence gets the better of emotion.