Roger McGuinn with no RIC 12

s_gunderson · Post by **s_gunderson** » Sat May 15, 2004 10:34 am

Had the real privilege of seeing McGuinn last night in PA. I have seen him 3 times before. Surprised to see him with only a banjo and his new Martin 6 string with neither his RM RIC 12 or his Martin 12. I am guessing this is a first. The little picture of the RIC RM is gone from his website as well (although it is in his picture). Hope all is OK with him and RIC International

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat May 15, 2004 2:45 pm

He was interviewed last Tuesday on WCPN and he played and talked about his 7 string Martin D-40 RM (I think that was the designation). It is a 6 string with an additional octave string for the G string. He said that he played his solo lines on that pair primarily as it "voiced" the best for him.

s_gunderson · Post by **s_gunderson** » Sun May 16, 2004 2:22 am

Jeffrey. You are right. He did say 7 strings, but I thought I misunderstood him. One great thing about McGuinn is that he doesn't sit still. I really admire his innovation (just hope he still uses that wonderful RM 370 12 of his for us RIC fans!)

wmthor · Post by **wmthor** » Sun May 16, 2004 10:31 am

Roger's newest CD, "Limited Edition" is described on it's website as being "Rich in Rickenbacker Jingle Jangle". I've ordered my copy.

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Sun May 16, 2004 1:51 pm

I'm going to ge see Roger McGuinn/Marshall Crenshaw on May 20th. I wonder if Roger will play his Rick or the Martins?

ken_j · Post by **ken_j** » Wed May 19, 2004 5:34 am

I had the opportunity to see Marshall Crenshaw last year at Pontiac's Arts, Beats, & Eats. ( Check out: artsbeatseats.com ) He put on a superb show. Being able to see him along with Roger should be a real treat.

BobKat · Post by **BobKat** » Wed May 26, 2004 4:28 pm

I have seen some talk about this and some speculation that Roger is mad at Rickenbacker or something. That's silly- he is a musician and uses whatver toold help him do the job he wants to do at the moment. He is entitled to a break from the Rickenbacker if he wants to take it. He has decided on a different direction for now.