i miss my Rics...

[ajish4]

If I want to hear about RIC"s "flaws", I'll go to another forum to read about it.

I prefer reading howto deal with/or fix them here.

What I was referring to was the way the "FLAWS" were constantly being harped upon, I was trying to convey a sarcastic comment.

[atomic_punk]

Could it be post-sale remorse that is rearing it's head in the form of putting down Ricks in an effort to justify the sale?

No, this is not the case. After the '68, (which he played for over 20 years) Jeff bought at least 3 4003s5's, a horde of 4004's, a horde of 4003's, several 2000 and 3000 series basses, and did at least 10-15 conversions and numerous repairs for Forum members, often at no cost or just the cost of parts, including mine, sometimes just minutes before I had to play a gig.
Jeff has (until recently) been one of Rickenbacker's #1 supporters, been on this Forum for over 7 years, and waved the flag whenever he got the chance.

I think it was a combination of the value / cost of Ricks and him having so much money tied up in Ricks, vs him finding a new sound and getting more into making his own creations that led him down his current path.
I hope his current path is one that he finds rewarding.

[jps]

it is just a shame that this path lead him to bash Ricks and many of us on the forum.

[johnallg]

it is just a shame that this path lead him to bash Ricks and many of us on the forum.

That won't be happening anymore..... I thought we were more tolerant here and it wasn't all that bad; I just skipped reading the constant reminders about 5 strings and going away from Ricks. I wish you well, Jeff R. where ever you land.

[rickengeezer]

it is just a shame that this path lead him to bash Ricks ....

I remember Pete Townshend bashing Ricks, but not necessarily Jeff R.; although Jeff did drill holes in them, which certainly invites controversy.

[leftyguitars]

i'm hoping to make a trip to the Alps while over here.

From London? You had better get an early morning start for that one Bryce.