Which Rick should I keep?

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Which Rick should I keep?

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I have 3 Rickenbackers and I really don't think I can keep them all because of some new expenses(braces for my son)so I have to decide which one to keep:My 2005 330FG/12,my 1983 620FG/6 or my 1999 1997FG/6.I love them all but I can't keep them all.Which would you pick if one of these was to be your only Rick?
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You know, I grew up with crooked teeth, and it hasn't killed me...

Aw, dude...I'm just kiddin'. You sound like the very finest kind of dad.
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Sorry to hear this Mitch. If selling your son is totaly out of the question, I would keep the 1997 (unless you want to sell it to me!). It is a classic Ric with a classic sound.

I recently decided to thin my heard & sorted three gtrs that had to go. I have had severe second thoughts & have decided to swap two for two other Rics & keep the third....job done!
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If all things were equal (no sentimental value or anything) I'd keep the 1997, then the 330/12 then the 620/6.
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1997. But repaint it Turquoise.
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Repaint! The End Of The World is near!
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Could I get a picture of you holding that sign, dressed in your magician's robes, for my website?
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Shabazz!...I will get right on that...
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Post by red_rob »

I pretty much agree with Ethan.

Firstly, if you've got 2, ONE of them should be a 12-er, so that's your 330/12 safe.

Secondly, choosing between your 6 stringers is just toooo easy Mitch.

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Post by winston »

Mitch so you will be selling your 620/FG 6 then? That's too bad. No other valuables that you can dump first?

I would sell my amps before my guitars. You can always replace an amp (unless it is something like a 60's AC30). Good luck. Keep us posted on your decision.
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Repaint your son turquoise if you must, but leave that poor guitar alone!
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I would say keep the 1997, followed closely by the 12 string....for obvious reasons. Its never easy to part with loved ones
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Mitch, is it possible to get a better payment plan from the dentist? if not, find another guy who will work with you. I just went thru this with my daughter.
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Any dentists on the Forum?

I take that back, they'd want the 1997, then the 12, then the 620, then...
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Post by ozover50 »

I hear that 'souls' are skyrocketing in value these days (wars, disasters, etc). Thought about selling yours, Mitch? You seem like a pretty good bloke - I bet it would pull a handsome price!!

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