The waiting is the hardest part..

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 12:46 pm

Just ordered myself a white Thunderbird to ease the pain a little bit and give me something to take my mind off the wait, should be here in 5 days.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 1:45 pm

I've been waiting about 7 months for my 4004cii/bbr
....It's not a matter of "wanting what you can't have" for me....there are plenty of "almost" new Ricks on the 'bay and other markets.

I just LOVE the BBR's that I've seen so far.....especially the unbound models....

fenderslash · Post by **fenderslash** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 3:18 pm

I have two 620s on order - a Midnight Blue ordered in Jan '05, and a Blueburst ordered in May '05. When I ordered the first one I was told it would take 6 to 12 months, and I've just passed the 6 month milestone. I have to admit that the wait is driving me crazy. I desperately want to get my hands on these beautiful instruments.

A more practical problem I have with waiting is that I'm in a "weekend warriors" covers band, and my cut is approx Aus$6000 per year. I spend all my band money on high quality gear, which is tax deductible against my band earnings. Waiting for the Rics means that the money is just sitting in my bank account until the 620s arrive. Therefore no Rics = a big tax bill. In other words, waiting for them means they are going to cost me a lot more than the purchase price.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 5:25 pm

Steve, car or guitar? Congrats on either. Details, please.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 11:23 pm

I'm thinking guitar, Paul. If it's the car, Steve seems very relaxed about it.... I'd be crowing!!

Carl: Did you get involved with Weekend Warriors? I haven't signed up yet but it won't be long. I go to all the gigs in Melbourne just to pickup the vibes..... magic!!

lshaia · Post by **lshaia** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 6:07 am

Steve, white Birds are so nice, please post pics when she comes in.

4004ciiBBR ordered last January; I'm in no hurry because I recognize that it takes time to select that perfect piece of flamed maple...

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 9:26 am

Lindsay's '77... waiting on corporate red tape...

But I've been without a Rick for 2 years, that counts, right?

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 11:48 am

It's a bass...not a ride!

I will definitely post pics when it arrives. I am very fired up about it!!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 12:40 pm

Oh, I'll bet it's gonna be a fiiinnne ride.

Just no wheels, dat's all...

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 3:31 pm

I had a wait of over 16 months for my 4004/5Cii. It was worth the wait.

Steve, I'm looking forward to seeing your new T-bird.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 6:03 pm

It's apparently in the "Shipping" phase. I can't wait to see it either!!

fenderslash · Post by **fenderslash** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:03 pm

Howard...

Sorry, bad choice of words on my part. When I said "weekend warrior" I just meant my band is a hobby and I don't earn my living from it.

I'm not familiar with the "Weekend Warriors" you're referring to.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:25 pm

OK, Carl. Try googling 'Weekend Warriors'. It's an avenue for 'old farts' like me to relive or realize our dreams.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 7:48 am

I've got this to stare at while I wait for mine...

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 7:54 am

Needs a nice silver pickguard and TRC.