What do you think - A Ric in each annual color

twangs · Post by **twangs** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 8:06 pm

I think I know what the answer is going to be from you folks on this forum, but...
I think I want to expand my collection of Rics by purchasing one instrument in each of the annual colors - That means one new Rickenbacker a year for me - an excellent goal to say the least! I'm thinking about starting with a Blueburst 660/12, and maybe pick up some of the old colors as they become available either on ebay or other places...
So, I know you guys would understand - Is this a worthwhile pursuit? I need your encouragement...

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 11:01 pm

Too right it is Tony. I thought about having a 330 in all the colours...but desert gold & blue boy just don't ring my bell, so to speak. I might just leave those two out!

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 11:40 pm

I think that it is a worthy idea. The only thing to consider is whether to mix up the models, or keep them all the same,like Tony C.'s 330 thought.

jps · Post by **jps** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 3:19 am

The Desert Gold looks nice in person, I finally got to see one at MARF.

ken_j · Post by **ken_j** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 4:34 am

My local dealer still has a NOS 330 in Desert Gold. If anyone is interested I can get more info.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 5:39 am

Consider beginning with an older COY. Otherwise you'd have to wait about 18 months to begin your collection with a newly-ordered BBR.

twangs · Post by **twangs** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 6:31 am

Good point Paul - What I was thinking was putting an order in for a Blueburst 660 now, which will take some time to arrive - meanwhile, I'd keep my open for am older color...

What do you think of the 660 Blueburst - do you think it looks good with the gold TRC and pick guard? I think jetglo and burgundyglo look sharp with the gold, but havn't made up my mind about the Blueburst...

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 7:40 am

A pity RIC doesn't offer silver guards with BBR....The gold just doesn't seem to match, IMO.

I like the idea of a Ric COY collection.... Of course, you would also need ar least one representative of each standard color as well.

twangs · Post by **twangs** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 7:50 am

Well, that's starting to get expensive, Melissa! Thanks for the input on the gold guard on the BBR. That was my feeling too - Not sure where to start - I already have a 4001v63 MG and a 4004LK. I want to start my COY with a guitar - maybe a 360/12 in BBR? I could get into that....

I wonder if John Hall will contact me concerning the discounts that would apply to being a member of the COY club. Maybe he doesn't have my correct email...

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 8:05 am

A COY club...now that would be pretty exclusive!

I've seen a DG Jeff & it just doesn't do it for me at all. I suppose that if you had all the colours though, you'd have to get one anyway. I don't entirely dislike BB, but I got a lot of stick from my band when I turned up with a 620BB!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 8:33 am

That's because Carnivores think of themselves as macho, Tony, and BB is a bit Pet Shop Boys to some...

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 8:34 am

Exactly so Paul.....

ken_j · Post by **ken_j** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 9:02 am

A pity RIC doesn't offer silver guards with BBR

Get the BBR in a 650C and it will have a chrome pickguard.

ken_j · Post by **ken_j** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 9:14 am

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 9:26 am

A COTY collection sounds like an expensive (but great) exercise. It would be interesting just to see how long it would take to source an instrument in each colour and note the approximate price - and then add it all up - I'm thinking a hearty "gadzooks!!" might be the result.....

I'd start with a Monty (330/6 or 620/6 would be nice) and probably stop there!!