New Rickenbacker owner

piguy · Post by **piguy** » Fri Dec 20, 2002 9:44 am

Hi there all,
I just thought I'd introduce myself as a new Rickenbacker owner. I'm fairly new to playing the guitar (almost a year now), and probably young compared to most of you guys (I'm only 20). But I wanted a new guitar, and being left handed really limits your choices. To make a long story short, I'm a proud owner of a nice new left handed 620 in Burgendy. The craftsmanship is quite exquisite!

ricnvolved · Post by **ricnvolved** » Fri Dec 20, 2002 12:20 pm

Hello Mike-- Welcome aboard! You are now a member of what I consider to be a very exclusive club (hopefully without the attendant snobbery). Rickenbackers are very special guitars and basses-- highly distinctive in their tone and appearance.

You've come to the right place to learn more about our favorite name in musical instruments. Settle in and enjoy the ride............

wmthor · Post by **wmthor** » Fri Dec 20, 2002 3:04 pm

Welcome aboard Mike. I thought long & hard about getting myself a lefty 620. However, since I also wanted an acoustic, I ordered a lefty 730L instead (my 4th lefty Ric).

paul_yan · Post by **paul_yan** » Fri Dec 20, 2002 3:17 pm

Congratulations, Mike.
Welcome to this Wonderland.
I've been learning a great deal from everyone here(some of them the most knowledgable RIC experts), and I think you also will.
This is a very exclusive but friendly club.

Enjoy your new baby.

corey · Post by **corey** » Fri Dec 20, 2002 6:10 pm

Welcome, Mike!

Enjoy the site - and your new Rickenbacker!

piguy · Post by **piguy** » Sat Dec 21, 2002 7:53 am

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

I actually have a question that hopefully you guys won't mind answering. I bought the guitar via mail from Ed Roman Guitars in Las Vegas. (I live in rural Illinois, so you can't really just walk into a local guitar shop and grab a lefty Rickenbacker). So I basically bought it sight unseen. The only problem with it when I recieved it is a small crack through the pickguard, which looks like it's due to someone overtightening a pickguard screw. It's not a huge problem, and certainly not worth the money it would cost to ship the guitar somewhere to get such a tiny problem fixed. Anyways, I'm hoping this kind of thing would be covered under the warranty. The problem is, as I was searching for a stamp to mail out the warranty card, I lost the card! To make matters worse, Rickenbacker is on holiday right now, and by the time they return, I'll have passed the 10 day warranty registration period. (Recieved the guitar on Dec. 17, I assmue the 10 day period is from the day you recieve it). Any suggestions for what I can do? I'd hate to have such an expensive guitar not be covered under warranty. Hopefully all you wise Rickenbacker owners might be able to help!

grsnovi · Post by **grsnovi** » Sat Dec 21, 2002 9:14 am

Hi Mike,

What I would do is simply take your serial number and date of purchase, address of who you purchased it from etc, write a letter to RIC and mail it to them.

Rickenbacker International Corporation
3895 South Main
Santa Ana, CA 92707

717-545-5574

In your letter, explain that when you rec'd the guitar, the pickguard was cracked and that you'd like a new one under warranty. I believe they'll simply ask you to send them the cracked one (after they get back from the holiday).

grsnovi · Post by **grsnovi** » Sat Dec 21, 2002 4:12 pm

I would also send a copy of the same letter to Ed Roman along with a letter asking him to handle replacing your pickguard. It is possible that RIC will ask you to go through the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument.