Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

But I wish it were a business I could make a living at--I suppose that is the dream of everyone here....

Wow. Thanks all for the lively discussion. I think Melibreits hit it on the head--I've never seen a group of guitarists so addicted/obsessed/preoccupied by a brand. I've known guys who swore by their LP's, but not the entire Gibson lineup!

Seems I'm buying into a loyal following, not just another guitar. With any luck, my first (of two) Rics will be here tomorrow. If you don't hear back from me it's because I couldn't get my fingers away from it long enough to find my computer...

Hope it does arrive tomorrow, Seth. You're going to be an unhappy chappy if it doesn't.......

Believe me, I know!!

Welcome to the club, Seth.... You're off to a good start if you've already got two on the way--you will undoubtedly find them irresistible, and there will probably be many more of them in your future....Hanging out here with us will put you in the proper Rickophile mindset!

But be careful....Somewhere Peter has posted some important info about the dangers of Rickenbacker addiction--it can strike at any time, without warning....

Can somebody please find that and post it here?

I read them, Melissa! Just chose to ignore 'em................

I think we all did, Aitch!

....And it's all true, BTW....

I'm already wondering how I'm going to explain these new boxes to my wife...

Aha....I just found it:



Some Signs of Rickenbacker Addiction


Here are some criteria against which you may be able to assess a potential or longstanding Rickenbacker Addiction. I need not tell you what could happen should this information get into the wrong hands. The good news is that you can be treated. The bad news is that if you are in the position to read this post then the addiction is probably well under way. This post will self-destruct the second you are finished reading. Do NOT copy and leave around home.

Signs of Rickenbacker Addiction

1. A persistent difficulty in resisting the impulse to engage in viewing, talking about or playing Rickenbackers.

2. Noticing an increased sense of tension just before the Rickenbacker activity.

3. A sense of pleasure or relief at the time of the Rickenbacker activity .

4. The presence of the following features:

a. Frequent preoccupation with Rickenbackers;
b. Rickenbacker viewing to a greater extent or over a longer period than intended;
c. Repeated effort to either reduce or control Rickenbacker activities;
d. A substantial period of time recovering the effects of viewing, talking about or playing Rickenbackers;
e. Frequently engaging in Rickenbacker activities even when expected to carry out obligations of a social, vocational, academic or domestic nature;
f. A reduction in important social, vocational or recreational activities due to Rickenbacker activity;
g. Continuing to engage in Rickenbacker activities in spite of the knowledge that the behaviour leads to recurrent social, financial, emotional or physical problems;
h. The apparent need to increase the intensity or frequency of the Rickenbacker activity in order to have the same "Rick" feeling;
i. A noticeable restlessness or irritability if prohibited from engaging in Rickenbacker viewing, dialog or playing.

5. The above signs have persisted for at least one month or has occurred repeatedly over a longer period.


Submitted October 9, 1999 - Revised June 1, 2001

© 1999-2001 Peter McCormack. All rights reserved.

IT'S ALL TRUE! IT'S ALL TRUE! (SOB!)

It's OK, Melissa ("there, there", pat, pat). I don't think anybody's died from it yet!!

Thanks, Howard....

My name is Melissa, and I am a rickaholic...

This is the best support group in the world!

Whoa. I just looked at my number of posts, and I have gone up another hundred in about 3 weeks....

When the cat is away, the mouse will play!

....But I am staying caught up on my work, too!

Seems to me all you get 'round here is encouragement to intensify your addiction! I guess that is "support" of a kind..........

Like a bunch of drunks trying to hold each other up, LOL!

All kidding aside, this is simply a great place to hang out! Truly, it's helped me keep my sanity these last two weeks....