F-holes on new Ricks?

[fazeka]

Hi there,

I've been seeing a few auctions on eBay by the same seller with Ricks having F-holes like the RM models. Clearly Rick is known in recent history for having made RM-type guitars with F-holes. But was unaware the 350V63 came with an f-hole, especially in the 2 o'clock version?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165970509622

I was also unaware the 1993+ was made available this year with an F-hole?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/166015879972

How many did they make of each? Anyone know? Are they available for order from a dealer?

Thanks!

[steverok]

The 1993+ with F-hole has been in standard production for at least 6 or 7 years now.

[fazeka]

The 1993+ with F-hole has been in standard production for at least 6 or 7 years now.

Cool. Good to know. Thank you.

Do you know the deal with that 2 o'clock F-hole 350? One-off?

[collin]

The 1993+ has only ever had an F-hole.

Because it is a modern new model inspired by the Rose Morris 1993.


That 350 must have been a special run with the 2 o'clock soundhole, which is not unprecedented.

[fazeka]

The 1993+ has only ever had an F-hole.

Because it is a modern new model inspired by the Rose Morris 1993.

Now that I think about it, that makes total sense... it's a 1993 ... where's the "slaps forehead" emoji?

That 350 must have been a special run with the 2 o'clock soundhole, which is not unprecedented.

Could it have been made for another market? Say, Japan?