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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtVZMD6shgo

I have a 660-12 that had gold guards and nameplate. I changed the guards to white and now I need a white vintage nameplate. Does anyone have a white 12 string nameplate to trade for a gold one? e-mail me at my URL hotmail address if interested. Thanx-

I have a 660/12 with gold pickguards that I just can't get used to. I have a spare white nameplate and was hoping I could remove the gold paint from the pickguards and re-spray them white. Anyone have a good suggestion for removing the paint without damaging the plastic? My first thought was laquer ...

Just bought a used 660/12 fireglo and wanted to know what gauge strings are most commonly used. The strings on the guitar now seem very light. My six strings are all .010's. If I went with a heavier string, would I need to be concerned about the string/neck tension?

Sounds tops-- where can I get this video?

Just saw the Posies last Sun in Chapel Hill NC. One of the best shows I've seen in some time. I think their headin' up north now. Check them out if you can--

My 1973 4001 neck needs to be straightend a bit. I read the procedure on the Ric page and my question is, as I position the neck where I want it, how tight do I crank the nuts? I am aware that too much pressure may pop the fretboard-

This is the latest-good news-"I'm reposting the last message because my first sentence was a bit
badly punctuated...with additional comments..

I can confirm that the owner of Molly's, Jim Monaghan (I may have
misspelled his last name), says he saw Alex on Wednesday and that he
was fine ...

Alex Chilton, of Box Tops/Big Star, is still missing in New Orleans as of Sun 4th. "Family and friends of musician Alex Chilton (lead singer for 1970s powerpop band Big Star and 1960s rock group the Box Tops) have not been able to locate him since late Monday when he was last heard from alive at his ...

"Several people have written in about Alex Chilton, who lives in New Orleans. At this point, he is listed among the missing on the Times-Picayune's Web site, he had decided to stay in New Orleans during the storm, made it thru the storm but he lived in an area that was flooded when the levees broke ...

What shipping service are you guys using to ship guitars? I'm leary of U.P.S as I"ve heard to many horror stories. Any suggestions would help- Thanx

Going to be in the Raleigh/Durham area- Anyone know of any vintage guitar/Rick dealers I should check out?

Mr. Music! forgot about that one.I was there a few weeks ago and they had 3 newer 4003's and 1 80's 4003. Good place-

You may want to pop yer head in Guitar Center if you can put up with the goofy sales people with the"backstage pass" nametags. Be sure to check out the Rickenfaker 325 there trying to pass off as original for $850.00! Their tag prices are usually way off but somtimes you find a score. Their lack of ...

Man, That site is straaaaaaaaaange-