Finally got a RIC Acoustic!

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:14 am

Let me help too.

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:22 am

Thank you both, for making me half-drown in a puddle of my own drool. And I don't even PLAY guitar!

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:40 am

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:50 am

NO NO NO - I need to clarify this before I get in trouble* - I did not hand-deliver it - it was shipped via the normal means. I don't hand-deliver product, ever. I said hello to the whole staff while I was there, so they must have thought I was doing a sales call and dropping off the acoustic.**

I knew it was there, and went to check it out for myself. I was considering buying it, as I need another acoustic for live work.***

While I felt it was a superb!!! example, I made a split-second decision to pass on it. Don't know why. Maybe because it's a dreadnaught, and I like jumbos, auditoriums, concerts, etc. better? Not to mention that I have two Ric 12 strings that are newish to me, and I felt like a third would be overkill.

Anyway, glad it went to one of y'all. It's a good un'.

* John just came and asked me about this as I was typing this reply! Thanks guys!

** I do try to get out and meet dealers when I can, especially when in a new city.

*** As evidenced by my acoustic gig last Friday, where I busted two strings on my one acoustic!

bluesyric · Post by **bluesyric** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:19 am

"Not to mention that I have two Ric 12 strings that are newish to me, and I felt like a third would be overkill."

*SLAP*

Snap out of it Kenny! That kind of talk isn't allowed here!

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:33 am

Hey, man, it's OK to take a break while you're ahead.

(See also 360/12 OS thread.)

skeeterbuck · Post by **skeeterbuck** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:19 pm

Brad... Great catch and congrats!!!!!

You must have a horseshoe up your a#@!!!LOL

Just goes to show you that it's all about being in the right place at the right time.

Kenny, if you ever plan on being in the Baltimore area, let me know ahead of time so I can get my credit card ready!!!!!

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:38 pm

Sheena, don't be sad! your turn is coming soon.

myfretless · Post by **myfretless** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 2:43 pm

Whoops! I'm REALLY sorry Kenny, I hope I didn't say anything that could cause you any trouble.

The fact is I never saw Kenny so I don't know personally how the guitar was dropped off.

All I know is what the retailer said, and I now imagine the employee at said nameless retailer was what we call "puffing" by talking about knowing or talking to Kenny.

That being said, I think the employee's version is certainly the most romantic and exciting story. But it's not one that would be worth getting anyone in trouble over.

That ALSO being said... THANKS a million Kenny for NOT buying that guitar yourself. It's lovely and it's a keeper. I'm going to be writing some songs this weekend.

I feel some folkiness coming on this weekend (as opposed to rock). I think I'll play and record on the new RIC 12 along with my mandolin, autoharp and violins.

Gettin' excited just thinking about it.

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:58 pm

Sounds awesome, Brad.... We (or at least I) would love to hear some sound clips, too!

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:13 pm

Kevin, i wonder: do you know something i do not know?!?!?

myfretless · Post by **myfretless** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:12 am

Thanks Melissa, maybe this weekend I will get to record with it. If the wife and 5 kids let me...

I should have pics up by then too!