Rics R Us

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:40 pm

I have a very wealthy friend in AMWAY. He retired from his VP job at BofA 10 years ago. Technically it isn't a pyramid, but I think it is few and far between that people actually make any real money.

I'll stick to Financial Planning and have my cases smell like guitars thank you.

Weren't we talking about RICS R US?

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 12:53 pm

Well...I pulled the trigger and purchased the 425V63 Burgandyglo. It arrived yesterday but I waited a day to open. It looks great. Needs a setup, but she is a beauty. Arrived from England in 3 days. Mike shipped it free because of this thread. I thought it was too good to pass up. Thanks Mike, you're a good lad.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:18 pm

Brian, if you have any trouble setting the intonation, let me know. I've done this on my 1981 460 BG (same one-piece bridge).

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:55 am

Thanks Gary. I appreciate the offer. I hope to get to it this weekend. I will let you know if I have any questions.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:05 pm

That reminds me that I need to put new strings on my 450v63 JG. Maybe I'll try to do that this weekend.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:47 am

Why did you go with the 450 Gary?

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:08 pm

Mainly, availability, although my good experience with my 1967 450 MG (which my greatniece now has) probably had something to do with it as well. The 450v63 JG was an eBay item nobody else wanted back in 2001; I was the only bidder, and I got it for $525 (I can't remember whether that was with shipping, but I think it was!).

Ah, the good old days!

wrattej · Post by **wrattej** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:16 pm

Welcome the 425V63 owners club - they are great little guitars! Can't resist putting up a picture of my old one - I do miss her!

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:20 pm

Thanks John. I set her up last night and it really is a great little guitar. It has a very nice tone for a single pickup.

I love the burgandyglo. It is a very rich color. I'm hoping to find one in Jetglo, so if you have a line on one, let me know.

Did you sell yours?

Thanks again

wrattej · Post by **wrattej** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 12:27 pm

Yes - I sold mine a couple of years ago on eBay to a German guy. I only sold it so that I could finance the purchase of another Ricky - a 1997SPC. It's addictive !

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 11:40 am

Well... just a few months later and Mike has come through for me again. I picked up a 425V63JG! I should have it Monday. He really made it easy for me to purchase.

For all of you joining him at the UK confluence, give him my best and support his cause. He is a great representative for RIC.

Thanks Mike!

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 2:56 pm

Sweet! I take it that you had no problems setting the intonation back in January?

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 2:01 pm

None at all Gary. I will let you know if it is an issue with this one. Thanks!

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 12:13 am

'He is a great representative for RIC'

Well said Brian, I have been saying this for a long time, along with many others in the UK.

The UK confluence is going to be GREAT & it's thanks to Mike that we have a superb venue & a professionaly run event. I've said it many times, but Mike is first & foremost a Ric nut & it's going to be great to be in the same room as 40-50 other Ric nuts!

I will be sure to give him your best Brian.

bob_the_bass · Post by **bob_the_bass** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 4:11 am

Tony ... please pass on my best to Mike as well - I'd love to be there but can't make it due to work commitments

Bob