Blueburst is Live in Tampa Bay!

dwade · Post by **dwade** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:32 pm

To those who steered me through this purchase, I thank you. Arrived yesterday. It sounds better than it looks and she's a knockout. The neck is thick like a bat, and "C" width, feels great so far. (Thats comparing it feelwise to my Jazzes which I play an hour a day routinely.)

Its got the edge I wanted tonewise, glad I didnt go for the Re-issues. Played along with "Red Barchetta" out of the box, duplicate tone to Geds ending solo.

It will play its first Catholic set this Sun. AM.

Thanks again Highway Star (Ron).

-D
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s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:45 pm

Congrats.

Walnut wings?

bosco64 · Post by **bosco64** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:18 pm

Yes. I helped pack it.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:23 pm

Dave......well, I'm jealous! Waiting on mine, how is the neck compared to other Ricks? I've played a few newer ones and the neck was pretty thick, but I liked it!
Congratulations!!

dwade · Post by **dwade** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:39 pm

Steve, I had a Jet-glo 2001 year made (sold it last year). This neck is even fuller than that one. It measures 1-3/4" at the nut.

"Walnut wings?"

I think so, darker than the centerplank for sure.

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:51 pm

It looks great....Congrats !

edski · Post by **edski** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:03 am

Congrats Dave...quite the looker!

Seems there might be enough of us around to have a TB Area mini-confluence. Yourself in Tampa, I'm in Palm Harbor, Andrew Winter in Treasure Island, and al least one other in the New Port Richey area...

If any other members are in and around the Tampa area, speak up!

dwade · Post by **dwade** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 4:17 am

Ed, I'm in Clearwater...and you have mail.
-D

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:37 pm

She's a beauty Dave!
I'd like to know when some more 4004L's and Cii's are going to ship in BBR.
I have my first 4004L ordered from POTR's, and Chris ordered them last year at this time.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:26 pm

I'm just hoping to see mine in time for my birthday in June....

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:53 pm

Hey Ed,

I'm in Stuart FL about 30 minutes north of West Palm Beach.

jps · Post by **jps** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:04 pm

I wish I knew you were in Stuart! I was down there the beginning of August. My girlfriend's niece lives there.

edski · Post by **edski** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:25 pm

Well, maybe we can get a Florida confluence going? Could be a fun time...

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 1:31 am

Jeff:

Oh man, I can't believe that! Right in my backyard! Any plans for a future return trip? That would be really cool!

I hope you had a nice visit! Not a bad place to live (except for the lousy hurricanes that keep hitting us directly), and NO Rickenbacker dealers! Other than that, not bad. I'm a recently transplanted Long Islander.

Ed, keep me posted, that could be cool! I have a great idea, I'll be sending you an e-mail later on today!

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:33 am

Ed:

I can't seem to get an e-mail to you. It keeps returning as UNDELIVERABLE....

I have a cool idea RE: Florida confluence if your interested....