flying in to santa ana next week

[eljayski]

airport is very close to ric premises

worth a drive-by?

the blurb on the ric corporate website is not too inviting . . .

maybe just head for the beach

[sloop_john_b]

maybe just head for the beach

Yep.

[cjj]

Well, you could always walk up and touch the door, better yet, have someone take a picture before the armed guards come and get you...

[jimk]

I think the thing to do would be just to saunter by, smile, and head for the beach.
JimK

[ozover50]

Perhaps if you wander past wearing an A-board that says "Will sing to get inside" you might attract some attention.

Like pepper spray, tasers, batons, etc..........

I'd head down to Ruby's on Newport Beach pier and have a burger or two instead!

[jfine]

You might want to give them a call or an e-mail. In '88, my wife attended a nursing convention in Anaheim a month after I'd been there for NAMM, so I went down there with her and went to the Rickenbacker plant one afternoon. At that time they still had their museum upstairs--I called a week ahead of time and made an appointment, and was able to get in upstairs. I wasn't allowed onto the factory floor, but about ten minutes in, Rebecca (the receptionist) had to take a phone call, so I got left upstairs with all those prototypes and historic Ricks. I spent a couple of hours there--talk about a busman's holiday--I was in hog heaven! I was very careful not to drool on anything, but they might have had to vacuum the carpet after I left! Everybody I met was very cool, and they obviously take great pride in their work. I've always thought their guitars were cool, and after that experience, I came to admire the way they do business. I'm a nobody, but I got treated like an endorser that afternoon.
I don't think they have that museum open anymore, but you could call and find out...Does John Hall keep those guitars in his office now?

[collin]

maybe just head for the beach

Yep.

Yep......hate to burst a bubble, but the RIC factory is.....just a building.....with three letters on the side.


I'd head for the beach (or downtown/art district Santa Ana, or even Costa Mesa).

Enjoy!

[jdogric12]

worth a drive-by?

depends on your definition!!!

[jimk]

worth a drive-by?

depends on your definition!!!

JimK

[eljayski]

"just a building" is what i figured. we're gonna split the airport scene asap for two nites in del mar, with a trip to buffalo bros. guitars and the carvin factory thrown in! thanks for comments. eljayski

[paologregorio]

If you've watched the recent tool company video you've seen it all pretty much, but if you still want to try and get in the door, I suggest a big box of fresh gourmet bakery cookies in addition to that call or email ahead of time.....

If you're going to be in Santa Ana, I suggest checking out the Arts district, as well as heading down to the beach.