Pick of the Ricks

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sat Jun 09, 2001 11:00 am

got another nice Ric from Pick of the Ricks. Chris has raised the bar as far as what a reputable 'pre-owned' dealer will do. He went to several different shippers to get a deal for me. NJ to HI for $60. Some guys charge more for ground. I once bought a 4001V63 from an 'Elderly' dealer that was describes as 'near new'. Wood fibers exposed, repaired electronics, bent key-yeah new. But when Chris says mint-it IS mint. Thanks to guys like these who keep the industry focused-thanks Chris!

jaybyrd · Post by **jaybyrd** » Sun Jun 10, 2001 7:04 am

I, too, have heard many good things about Chris. I hope to relieve him of some of his inventory before long. He has responded to several of my emails about his guitars and seems like a good guy to do business with. I also like Mike at The Music Connection.

gasman · Post by **gasman** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 6:19 am

I bought my fourth Ric. From Chris and he was a true pleasure to deal with - I Highly recomend him!--Gasman

bosco64 · Post by **bosco64** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 2:02 pm

I bought a 4003 and a 4001v63 from Chris last year. He is a pleasure to do business with, and his prices are tough to beat. At the Washington Guitar Show last September, I really enjoyed talking to Chris and his wife Barbara. We must have talked for about an hour and a half. If he ever gets in another 4001CS in stock, that sucker is mine!!!

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 2:06 pm

I tell ya whats nice: Walking into a guitar show and seeing Chris' booth with a dozen or so Rickenbackers! A breath of fresh air. I hope to see him again at the Spartanburg, SC show again this year.

jaybyrd · Post by **jaybyrd** » Tue Feb 05, 2002 5:20 pm

Chris told me he was planning to be in Spartanburg again this year. I am planning to go and hope to meet him, too! Since my last post in this chain (6-10-01) I have recently acquired my third Rick from him. He is a rare find in the marketplace.

ken_james · Post by **ken_james** » Wed Feb 06, 2002 12:02 am

I just picked up the JG 4003S Chris had, same deal, mint as promised, he even sent a shirt and a ric polishing cloth, hard to beat.

admin · Post by **admin** » Wed Feb 06, 2002 2:43 am

It's great to see all these comments. I just visited the Pick Of The Ricks and am impressed by the selection and the fair pricing. Nice work Chris!

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Wed Feb 06, 2002 4:12 pm

Jaybyrd, maybe I can meet you in Spartanburg. I'm going on Sat. Let me know.

admin · Post by **admin** » Wed Feb 06, 2002 4:14 pm

John: Please be sure to take your camera and send us along some photos.

wmthor · Post by **wmthor** » Wed Feb 06, 2002 6:35 pm

John: When is the Spartanburg show? I haven't seen my brother in a couple of months.

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Thu Feb 07, 2002 4:34 am

Richard, it is Feb. 23-24. I thought it was this weekend but I'll still make it. Peter, I'll take some pics. Hopefully, Jay, myself and Richard can all meet there.

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Thu Feb 07, 2002 6:03 pm

Maybe me too! More info?

jaybyrd · Post by **jaybyrd** » Fri Feb 08, 2002 6:35 pm

John,
I do plan to go on Saturday. How far is this place from the Beacon? I simply cannot go through Spartanburg without a visit to the Chilicheeseburger capital of the entire world!

jaybyrd · Post by **jaybyrd** » Fri Feb 08, 2002 6:41 pm

By the way, Chris sent me this link if anyone is interested in some more info on the guitar show.

http://www.bee3vintage.com/Spartanburg-SouthCarolina.htm