Post of picture of you PLAYING your ric

[berth]

A new member here.

Welkom William. Leuk je hier te zien! Voel je vrij ook wat in het "netherlands chapter" te plaatsen.

[paologregorio]

A recent photo at a fun filled vintage motorcycle rally/gig at Hurley Skateboards in Costa Mesa, CA. I'm playing the very first Rick guitar I ever bought, and the guitar I learned to play on; my AZ blue 365 WB.

[rickaddict]

A recent photo at a fun filled vintage motorcycle rally/gig at Hurley Skateboards in Costa Mesa, CA. I'm playing the very first Rick guitar I ever bought, and the guitar I learned to play on; my AZ blue 365 WB.

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Cool pic, Paologregorio. Ricks and Triumphs go nicely together.

Well...that is until Triumph moved production of the Bonnie to China.

[rickenbrother]

A recent photo at a fun filled vintage motorcycle rally/gig at Hurley Skateboards in Costa Mesa, CA. I'm playing the very first Rick guitar I ever bought, and the guitar I learned to play on; my AZ blue 365 WB.

That setting looks familiar!

[paologregorio]

Well...that is until Triumph moved production of the Bonnie to China.

What?! There's still a UK factory. Where did you hear that Bonnevilles were being built China?

In any case, my stuff's all vintage, so it was built in the UK.

[rickaddict]

Well...that is until Triumph moved production of the Bonnie to China.

What?! There's still a UK factory. Where did you hear that Bonnevilles were being built China?

In any case, my stuff's all vintage, so it was built in the UK.

I heard on the New Bonneville Forum (that I don't really go to anymore) that all of Triumph's classic line are built there as of 2008. I have a 2004 Thruxton that I bought new. It really bums me out. It was a huge selling point and seemed to be such a source of pride for the brand. I mean...nothing against China...they make good stuff, but the whole thing smacks of greed...I would have paid more for a new Triumph if that's what they needed to do to keep building them in the UK.

I'm in the market for a new bicycle too and am finding that almost anything with an American or European name on it (under $3,000.00) is being made in China as well.

Ampeg, Triumph, Bianchi, Trek...what's next?

Not Rickenbacker!

Edit: Okay, I snooped around on the internet a bit. It appears that the information I read on that forum wasn't entirely correct (You never can trust info you get from people writing on a forum, you know?!)

Triumph's other factory is not in China, but Thailand:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Motorcycles_Ltd

[johnallg]

BTW, with the economy as it is all over, now is a great time price-wise to get a Rick.

Yeah, I'm searching my funds together right now. The only bummer is that Rickenbacker raised the prices with 25% (they cost here around 2.000€), and here in Europe Rickenbackers are quiet rare (you don't see them that often in shops). Anyone in need for a "new" kidney or something like that? 21 years old, never the victim of excessive alcohol-abuse

Consider a used one, and here on the forum you can trust members to fairly represent and price their offerings. Shipping and VAT may bite, but used imported can be cheaper than new over there. Something to consider.

[ram]

William, welcome to the forum - good luck in your quest for your Ric! I hope it comes sooner than later. My son and two nephews are in Belgium right now… loving the country, towns and people. In Ghent leaving for Brussels tomorrow. They really like Kulminator in Antwerp – lots of great beers!

Sean great looking bass!

Paul love the ‘vintage’ shot. The 365 look like polished glass!

[paologregorio]

Thanks Tom; it's due to a friendly lens, and a good polish with Scratch-X and Zymoel!!

[jaymi]

anybody playing on the NAMM weekend?

[antipodean]

This is the first pic I have of me playing a Ric since 1984, and the first public outing for the 660TP. The occasion was the final rehearsal for the centenary service for my church. We had a large band (two guitars, two keys, bass, drums, two flutes, two sax and one violin) and a 45-person choir. The service was fabulous. Sorry the 660 is obscured by the music stand, and apologies if the image gives anyone nightmares.....

[jhill0129]

I was goofin' before a show and my fiancee caught it.

[scotty]

Evan,looking good mate! Jason you look just like my mate Paddy looking good guys!

[walker]

Nice pose, Jason! And welcome to the RRF!

Looks like you're definitely on your way to Rock Stardom!

[stanislav]

First time out with a 4004