And This One Didn't Get Away Either!

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:33 am

Look what the nice Fedex man brought me today...a 1959 Capri 335 in Mapleglo.

I'm a bit embarrassed to show this beauty off after telling everyone about the 335F earlier this week.

I've been after a Capri for ages and bought this about three weeks ago. My RAS was supposed to end with the Capri...and then Fatboy came along. The Capri arrived at work today, safe and sound after spending the last few days boxed up and inside Fedex planes.

I'm not crazy on the Kaufmann vibrato at this point....I can now understand why Rickenbacker changed over to the Ac'cent unit! The thicker body style is very nice. It's heavier than I expected, but overall I'm over the moon with the Capri. I think I should call this one 'Blondie'. Enjoy the photos.

admin · Post by **admin** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:53 am

Gotta love the 50s! A great specimenDarrem. Congratulations on finding this gorgeous looking guitar.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:22 am

I've said it before Darren.... I hate you!!

Only kiddin'... great guitar and lovely shots - well done on another great pick up!!

We'll have to see if we can find you some Rickenbacker jeans..........

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:33 am

Howard, the jeans will have to match the really bad stonewashed-denim Rickenbacker jacket I bought a couple of months ago (I'm not joking!). I'm looking forward to our next get together so you can give the Capri a good working over!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:19 am

Or in my case, a bad working over... LOL!

Look forward to it, Darren. BTW, you, Greg and I need to talk about a few numbers to work on. I've thought of one that could be fun.. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (as do I when I see the shots of the Capri and 335F... sigh!) Have you heard the Jeff Healey Band version?

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 3:55 am

Darren - if you want to sell that horrible Kaufman......email me!!

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:47 am

Another absolute gem, Darren. That one's Grace Kelly!

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:48 am

I adore the lines of the old Capris.

*jealous*

clearblue · Post by **clearblue** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:05 am

Darren, Just exactly how have you got your Rickenbackers hanging in your photo?

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:30 am

Beautiful, Darren..... You are very blessed indeed!

And like Noel, I am jealous!

steve_hershberger · Post by **steve_hershberger** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:06 am

I'm now convinced that the most coolest Rics have been absconded by various Aussies! (Yeah, Howard, you too!)

You guys are making me want to move there, big time!

Steve

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:18 pm

The current entry requirement (at least as far as Darren, Greg and I are concerned) is ownership of a minimum of one Rick, Steve. If you meet that criteria, come on over!!

BTW - it would help if you had a New Zealand accent. Then you could go straight on to unemployment benefits if you didn't have a job. LOL!

winston · Post by **winston** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:40 pm

Very nice Darren. BTW I hope those Rics in the photo don't permanently hang there like that.

Aitch, Oz has a Ric entry requirement? So that's how all those terrorists that you blokes just caught drew attention to themselves. LOL

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:11 pm

That's right - they were all caught in possession of Samicks and Chinese Washburns!! LOL!!!

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:47 pm

Dan & Brian, For the purposes of taking the photo I've hung up the guitars using brass wire and brass picture hooks on the picture rail. After that, they all get tucked away safely into their silver or black Rickenbacker cases. With the amount of housework I now have to do, the last thing I need is guitars to dust and keep clean!!

Thanks for your comments everyone.