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Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 6:06 pm
by jingle_jangle
Aitch, you heard wrong. Must be da debbil trying again to talk you out of yours.
It's simple supply and demand...and with Iraq and Katrina, prices are way down.
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 6:10 pm
by simer4001
I think we should set up a Forum Welfare System for just such an emergency.
Maybe you can get used braces. Its kind of gross, but heck, you don't have to wear them!
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 6:38 pm
by longhouse
Keep the 1997. It's the best Ric ever.
They don't make them anymore and they stand out on stage and in the studio. Irreplaceable.
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:39 pm
by ozover50
Oh well...... my soul's probably only worth two bob anyway - I doubt that Beelzebub would be interested!!
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 4:29 am
by shamustwin
What years were the 1997 re-issues um...re-issued? Are there preferable years?
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 6:21 am
by krick
Mitch, I would keep the 1997 if I were you. You can always find another 330/12 or 620 but 1997 models were made in fewer numbers
Jerry, I believe the 1997 re-issues were only produced from 1987 through 2001.
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 6:32 am
by sloop_john_b
Definitley keep the 1997!
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 6:43 am
by simer4001
Howard, don't sell yourself short...Satan is always interested.
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 6:45 am
by randyz
Jerry: As the proud owner of three 1997's ('89, '91, '99), I agree that the 1997 must stay. As far as differences between years, I've noticed minor changes in headstock shape, Fireglo shading, and F-hole size. My '89 has a very dark Fireglo and the '99 is very bright (but gorgeous). The '91 is a rare Jetglo. The F-hole opening on the '99 is much wider than the '89 and the '91. The headstock on the '99 is slightly longer than the '89 and the '91. They are all great players.
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 7:21 am
by winston
Mitch. You must be in a world of pain agonizing over this. Just so you know, I'm thinking of the impact to you in this scenario. This subject is a hard one. I know that it would upset me to have to divest myself of one of my Rics. Hopefully another path forward will be illuminated before you have to take this to fruition.
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 10:40 am
by ozover50
Brian: Who knows..... I may already be booked in at no cost!
Mitch: Assuming you have to go back to one Rick, the decision to be made is: "Do I want to keep a 12 or a 6?". If it's a 6, I'd keep the 1997. If it's back to 2, I'd keep the 330/12 and the 1997.
A 620 is going to be easier to find when you "follow the YellowRick road" again in the near future (I hope!).
I guess it also depends on how much money you need to raise......
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 11:12 am
by octagon
Thanks everybody for all the great advice and support.Howard, you put your finger on my most agonizing decision:do I want to keep my 1997 or my 330/12.The 1997 is beautiful it sounds wonderful and plays like a dream but my 12-string adds another dimension(the 5th?)to my Rickomania.Now I have another 6-string as I found an almost new Squire Affinity Strat w gigbag at a pawnshop yesterday for $39.This is just a cheap guitar but it suits most of my needs except my need for a Rickenbacker.So the bottom line is I will sell my 620 but I still can't decide between my other 2 Ricks.Oh agony,AGONY!
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 3:12 pm
by ozover50
Pity the 620's not a lefty.... I'd take it off your hands in a flash!!
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 3:22 pm
by ozover50
Mitch: I have a possible 'stay of execution' in mind. It would involve me buying the 1997 (I've already got a 620). I'm planning on being in Minneapolis about this time next year (hint!!).
If you're interested, email me.......
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 4:21 pm
by melibreits
Mitch, keep the 1997, as the others will be easier to replace in the future....
Aitch, what are you going to be doing in Minneapolis? That's only about 4 hours away from my lovely little town, if you're a fast driver!