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Slow down, Oliver...

If you want one anytime soon, go for the one on eBay. Though the news is fabulous that RIC is ramping up production again, it will be quite awhile before any new orders are going to be filled, as I understand there is a backlog right now.

Theoretically, the price from a dealer on a Shiloh would be around $1650-1700, based upon prices on RIC electrics. HOWEVER (and this is a big however!) I would expect dealers to adhere closer to the suggested RIC retail price on these hard-to-get instruments. That puts a Shiloh at $2500 and change...

Don't be surprised if the Shiloh on eBay goes for around that price...

Slow down? Easy, pal. "Soon" and "RIC" rarely appear together in the same sentence. As an owner of 4 Ricks, I'm accustomed to waiting. There's no impatience on my part. Additionally, I'm excited about the prospect of actually getting to try one out. I'd never buy an acoustic sight-unseen (or more to the point without playing it first).

I was referring to my existing plan to buy a 360/12 and a 4003 in the forthcoming year and the great exodus of cash that goes with those purchases. Now there's an added possibility of checking out a RIC acoustic, that's all - an exciting first!!

Oliver - I totally agree with you. Lots of factors going on that need to be taken into consideration when deciding to buy a used Rick vs. ordering a new one - price, wait, etc.

I'm sure that it's all worth it IF: 1.) you can afford it; and, 2.) if you can wait an indeterminate amount of time before you get it.

Your young age is to your advantage here, and best of luck to you on your order/purchase.

However, for old guys like me - I've always had the desire/want - it's only been lately that I've had the extra cash to take care of my 40+ years of wanting. Couple that money with a desire to get something cool RIGHT NOW, and that's why I went with buying a used Rick...

Plus, it even took a couple years of constant looking to find the "exact" kind of Rick I was looking for, at a somewhat decent price. When I saw the ad, I jumped on it - even paid a lot extra for overnight delivery. And it was worth it all to me!

But, like I said, you're young - so my advice would be to order exactly what you want and, if you're willing to wait however long for it, it'll be cool. No doubt about it.

At my age (and health) there's no thinking about stuff like "waiting around" - so I'll take what I can get NOW and not worry too much about the future.

Best of luck on all your stuff though. And when you get that 360/12 report back... There's nothing like them for that kind of tone.

Naw, Oliver, it just seemed like you were looking to find acoustics in stock at your local dealers, and that's a virtual impossibility at this stage. But since you're an old hand at waiting, I withdraw my callow comment.

I've always had to buy Ricky acoustics unseen. I've never been disappointed. They are just the best acoustics out there (IMHO)

Slight shift of subject: Anyone ever even seen any pre-1990s Rickenbacker acoustics? Outside of the ones here in JH's collection and old RIC catalogs, I never have.

Someone posted a picture of Chris Squire playing one a bit ago. I am not sure of the year however.

Does anyone have any recordings of their Shiloh that they'd be willing to share?

Seen one in person, I meant to say.

No Shiloh recordings here, mine is a Comstock.

Did RIC even make acoutics in the 80s?

Cole

No. I am lucky enough to own a '95 Comstock though. My nephew, who owns a nice Taylor, loves my RIC. So do I.

I wonder how much trouble it would be to convert this to a lefty. Let's see, no problem about switching the pickguard. However, it would need a new nut and saddle. Should I or shouldn't I?

Beside's, the seller is in Houston and so am I.

To do a lefty conversion properly, it would definitely need a new nut; the saddle slot would have to be filled and recut (or the bridge replaced) to get the compensation right (or the bridge replaced).

Also, the bracing is not symmetrical (see http://www.rickenbacker.com/factory_acoustic.asp, about half way down), so the sound might not be quite what you expect.....

I've given thought about the bracing and the bridge. Also the upper strap button would be in the wrong place. Thererfore, I'll pass on this one and wait for a lefty from the factory.

For the record, the Shiloh sold for $2,247.22 which seems not too bad.