Nice new Ric for under $400.00

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 6:14 am

Nice new Ric for under $400.00 NOT......

http://cgi.ebay.com/OSP-RICKENBACKER-STYLE-SEMI-HOLLOW-ELECTRIC-GUITAR-W-HC_W0QQitemZ7395314425QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 6:15 am

"Sigler Music Center has purchased these fine OSP guitars directly from a leading overseas ISO 9000 guitar manufacturer which produces guitars for many "famous brand" guitar companies. By purchasing these guitars directly from the factory, we can offer tremendous quality at break-through pricing."

WOW

winston · Post by **winston** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 6:23 am

Interesting. It won't last the rest of day on e-bay.

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 6:30 am

Brian: I'd like to know a source for inexpensive cases that will fit Rick 330-360 guitars. Most cases are too narrow to fit a Rick. I wonder who makes their cases?

krick · Post by **krick** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 6:34 am

I have an extra used RIC/SKB 330-360 case available at a good price, if that will help.

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:21 am

Hmmm... still there...

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:26 am

Don't forget the Casino tailpiece. This guitar has it all!

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:28 am

Brian: That's not a Casino tailpiece. It's the infamous 'twisted scissors' tailpiece!

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:51 am

Kevin: You have email!

BobKat · Post by **BobKat** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 8:09 am

OH! That is like a Shrinky-Rick. No need for distortion...it looks distorted from the factory. UGLY.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 8:42 am

That's the famous (or infamous) tailpiece that Paul refers to as the 'spaghetti tailpiece'. Loverly, ain't it?

winston · Post by **winston** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 8:56 am

Randy,

It looks like your immediate needs for a case are met.

As you probably know, many of the cases for various manufacturers are made right here in Canada. I'll do some research on that subject and get back to you.

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:00 am

Euh... rather a 3-year-old-child's drawing tailpiece, i'd say...

firstbassman · Post by **firstbassman** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:36 am

Let me play Devil’s Advocate here for a moment.
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and I don’t know Rickenbacker’s position on this issue.

The company is not saying it’s a Rickenbacker. They’re not trying to fool people into thinking they’re buying a Ric, like “Gucci bags” or “Rolex watch” sellers. The ad clearly says “Rickenbacker STYLE.”

Practically every guitar company in the world makes a Strat copy. And everyone knows it’s a copy of a Strat. Exact same shape. Same pickguard. Even same knobs. And no one (including Fender I presume) says “boo.” [Fender obviously finally got smart and put out their own cheap line – Squier.]

Cheaper guitars are how a lot of (young) people get started who can’t afford $1,000 or $2,000 (or more) instruments.

My first bass, when I was 16, was a Japanese Zim-Gar which was an obvious knock-off of Fender. And I was thrilled to have it.

OK, I’ll step off my soapbox now.

notviceversa · Post by **notviceversa** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:47 am

In the words of John Hall:

Rickenbacker has trademarks (not copyrights!) on the shapes of our headstocks, bodies, pickups, logo plate, and many other details. These are all enforced simply because failing to do so under current law will result in the loss of these marks to the public domain and we're not about to let that happen.

Many other companies have not enforced their marks and as a result may never be able to recover exclusive rights to their designs. This has mainly happened through lapses or changes of ownership, or management that weren't savvy or didn't care. Some have tried to put the genie back in the bottle but it's an uphill legal battle that we're fortunate enough not to have to fight