75th Anniversary

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 1:30 pm

I love the checkerboard. You've seen my checkerboard countertop, and I daresay it took less time than binding even one guitar takes.

I'm working on the checkerboard frying pan thing...

pfflyer · Post by **pfflyer** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 1:53 pm

Most of the F series(maybe all of them) didn't have any binding.The fingerboard did though.Maybe this is it !!!

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 2:11 pm

A reissue of the "57 4000, perhaps? What guitar model would be suitable?

Scastles · Post by **Scastles** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 2:28 pm

Should change the name of this thread to "Lets Beat This Into the Ground".

stubby · Post by **stubby** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 5:52 pm

I've only been involved in this forum for a few months but clearly, this is the most enthusiastic bunch of Rickenbacker enthusiasts there is. And, I can tell from his postings that Mr. Hall and his company obviously appreciate your expertise, your loyalty, and your knowledge of his fine products. Consequently, I don't think it's a far stretch to suggest that the 75th anniversary will be a grand celebration of you Rickenbacker officianados. To mark his respect, Mr. Hall will supply each of you with a custom built guitar built to your specifications (Anthony, for instance will get a a Fireglo to beat all Fireglos, Paul will get a a guitar that has a finish so shiny and deep he can't even look at it, Howard will get, well, another Rickenbacker that he doesn't already have - if that's possible- and it will ship to his home within 48 hours, Dane will get a Rickenbacker that has the full text of all 4 Vedas inscribed subtly on the fretboard, and Noel will get a 21 fret Frying Pan). It's a marketing coup, a brilliant act of company to customer appreciation that is unprecedented in the history of Western capitalism! Am I on the right track Mr. Hall?

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:01 pm

....And Melissa will get a late-60's style 370 F in blueburst. And if that is not possible, she would happily settle for a 12-string Comstock in the same color.

I think it's a great idea, Bill!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:05 pm

I think you need to see your specialist about a change of medication, Bill. What you are currently taking has stopped working!!

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:13 pm

Meds? Who needs meds?

Aitch, this is clearly a case of great minds that think alike!

stubby · Post by **stubby** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:16 pm

Actually, I agree with Melissa-I think my meds have just kicked in!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:19 pm

Well..... I was going to add that I'd like a 360F in Montezuma Brown, but my pills 'kicked in' before I had a chance!!

Worn off now..............

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:27 pm

You know, if we took a poll of all the people who would be interested in an F-series reissue, I bet there would be a lot of us.... Will Mr. Hall once again hear the cries of the little people?

stubby · Post by **stubby** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:40 pm

Hey Melissa, how did you know I was only 5 foot 3? Oh, my password is Stubby, I forgot....

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:43 pm

ROTFLOL!

I didn't....but that's funny!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:48 pm

Interesting, Bill. An old friend of mine who is "vertically challenged" is usually referred to as "Stumpy" or "The Gnome". "Stubby" would suit him too - he always seems to have one in his hand!

Er..... a "stubby" or "stubbie" is a 375ml bottle of beer, BTW.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:16 pm

Thank God for that clarification, Aitch.