RIC PT1998 Pete Townshend model

[MagicBus]

Hi folks! My first visit here. Anyone know where I'd get hold of a RIC PT1998 Pete Townshend model. I'm a HUGE 'Who' fan but all the '60s originals appear to have been smashed up for some strange reason! I can't find much on the web about this particular model, all I know is that it looks the absolute business (gotta love those triple toaster pick-ups and the 'f' hole!) If it's good enough for Pete, etc ... Do they still make these? If so, where can I get one and how much would I have to pay in the UK? Any thoughts on the matter much appreciated! I've just sold my scooter (for a little more than I was expecting!) and I am hoping to replace it with something musical. Can't think of anything better than a Pete Townshend Ricky to fit the bill. PS: This is a cool site!!!

[longhouse]

Paul, the Pete Townshend models were a limited run. They still pop up for sale every now and again, but you'll probably have more luck (and save a lot of $$$) if you look for a 1997SPC (3 pickups, F hole, unbound... same as Pete's but with trapeze tailpiece instead of 'R') or a vintage 1998.

The 1997 can be had for a heap less than a 1998PT.

Good luck!

[scotty]

Noel beat me to it. here is what i was posting anyhow........

Hi Paul.the PT 1998 were only a limited edition so they are not being made anymore.250 were made and i think they all sold before they made the catalog.If you are in UK they do not surface that often hence being rarer than a honest politician. Monetary wise in the UK you would probably be looking at £3000-£3500 possibly more maybe.Im wondering if youve maybe seen this that would interest you.Ok no F hole but you could replace the hi gains with toasters.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RICKENBACKER-340- ... 762wt_1163
Welcome to the RRF and what kind of scooter did you sell? A lammy perhaps?

[jps]

Welcome, Paul!

Anyone know where I'd get hold of a RIC PT1998 Pete Townshend model. I'm a HUGE 'Who' fan but all the '60s originals appear to have been smashed up for some strange reason!

How about this one?

[MagicBus]

Ahh! I didn't realise they were Limited Edition. Not much chance of finding one if there were only 250 made. Even if I did I couldn't afford one anyways. I'll go investigate the RIC you mentioned on evilBay. Thanks for the heads up. The scoot was an old Vespa by the way, I miss it! I'm back on the bus these days. The sacrifices we make for cool guitars eh? Once a RIC is secured I'll need to get myself a Vox to play it through too.

[godber]

This one (if it really is one) went through eBay without a bid - it's not mint and no signature pickguard may explain it. It's a long way to go for one!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RICKENBACKER-PETE ... 1e5b4868aa

[scotty]

Too dear Mark it was only a Vespa! Only pulling yer leg Paul.

[godber]

[scotty]

Paul,buy yourself a 330 mate slap on a couple of Vintage 12.4 toasters and bobs yer uncle and fannys yer auntie. More growl than my Mrs in the morning.

[cjj]

Too dear Mark it was only a Vespa! Only pulling yer leg Paul.

But was it a limited edition, reissue Vespa?

[scotty]

Too dear Mark it was only a Vespa! Only pulling yer leg Paul.

But was it a limited edition, reissue Vespa?

Aye 250 made and only 34 actually work.


BTW Paul im not having a dig im a massive Scooter enthusiast met my Mrs at a Scooter rally in Scotland and still keeping the faith.That being said i prefer to drive 4 wheels now.

[collin]

F-hole Rics and Vespas? A man with taste!



For the guitar----I'll tell anybody the same thing: The PT model is wildly overpriced for what it is. Typically they sell between $4K and $6K .....and there is NOTHING special about them over a standard production reissue other than a decorative pickguard and a slip of paper "certificate."

Consider that a typical 1997SPC reissue is identical to the PT, with a different tailpiece, and usually sells around $2K

It'd be one thing if the PT was a dead-on reissue of a 60's Rose Morris 1998, but it's no less inaccurate than the other reissues. Great guitars, but i'd suggest to take the $6K you would have spent on a PT reissue and put it down on most of a vintage 60's Rose Morris or a standard Reissue for a third of the price.

Here's my '64 RM1998

and one of my old Vespas!

I was a professional scooter mechanic for a few years, and sold the SS180 Grimstead (and many more scooters) and also started buying guitars instead. Never been happier than getting rid of these old things.


Anyways, there are a number of scooterists on the forum, always glad to see another (even an ex-scooterist!)

[egosheep]

Welcome, Paul!

Anyone know where I'd get hold of a RIC PT1998 Pete Townshend model. I'm a HUGE 'Who' fan but all the '60s originals appear to have been smashed up for some strange reason!

How about this one?

Um... got any more pics of those 850's?!?!?!

[jps]

Um... got any more pics of those 850's?!?!?!

What, these little ol' things?

[Trav]

Welcome Paul, I've got this for sale

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...and I think I'm going to sell my Vespa this summer too (I'm a dad now so I've lost me bottle to ride!)