Big Brown Truck

[kiramdear]

My holy grail is due to arrive on Monday. It's a 1957 model 1000 tulip which is the spitting image of my very first rick that I bought when I was sixteen, for $75. This one has cost me considerably more but, hey, it's only money. A small price to pay for buying back a beloved piece of my youth, I guess. I still remember how much fun that little guitar was to play.

So cross your fingers for me for a happy landing. Pics will be posted on arrival.

[jwilli]

Kira, think about switching the black rubber "bridge" with a regular Ric adjustable bridge.

[kiramdear]

Thanks, John. The voice of experience?

I've actually got one, so I may just do that.

[jwilli]

Well, yes. Its kind of a kiddie guitar until you switch the original bridge. Use heavy gauge strings (ala 325). Will make a huge difference.

[kiramdear]

Well, I'm just the kiddie to play one. Copy on the heavy strings, thanks.

[Danotron]

Anticipa...........................................................................tion

[jps]

Ants a pissin, taste 'em

[collin]

Congrats Kira! It's gonna be a looooong weekend.

[kiramdear]

I know, right!

Here's the one, for sale recently: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=408826&p=796515&hilit

[cjj]

Congrats, can't wait to see the pics!

[jdogric12]

I love the little black bridges on those!!! esp with the two bumps to seat it in the metal assembly. They're nifty!

[rickenbrother]

Congrats Kira. Looking forward to the pics.

[8mileshigher]

We share in your enthusiasm and anticipation ....

[kiramdear]

We share in your enthusiasm and anticipation ....

You don't mean there are others around here who are interested in buying back their youth?

[cjj]

We share in your enthusiasm and anticipation ....

You don't mean there are others around here who are interested in buying back their youth?

Certain parts, sure. Other parts... No way!