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Paul, let me clarify my earlier statements and say that RIC factory production of acoustic guitars ended circa 2005.

I have one of the lucky last, an '05 730L/12 FG and I love it. The action is lower than many of my electrics!!!

sloop_john_b wrote:Paul, let me clarify my earlier statements and say that RIC factory production of acoustic guitars ended circa 2005.

Thanks for your clarification, John!

Um, what? Seriously? Really?

Never a better time for this...

Based on comments that were made in error, earlier in this thread, I made edits so that further misunderstandings did not continue. I believe that the information is now factually correct.

I then moved this thread to Reflections of A Curmudgeon from the Grove Yard where it was misplaced from the beginning.

I felt it was most appropriate for this forum as new acoustics are being built by Paul and he is currently in the best position to answer questions about the specifications of Rickenbackers that he builds.

To those who I have offended by moving and editing this post, I apologize.

Peter, what comments were made in error? If there are common misconceptions floating around, let's squash them here and now for everyone's benefit, since a large part of this forum's function is education.

kennyhowes wrote:

classical_guitar.jpg

Is THAT what it's going to look like?

jdogric12aolcom wrote:Peter, what comments were made in error? If there are common misconceptions floating around, let's squash them here and now for everyone's benefit, since a large part of this forum's function is education.

No "common misperceptions", Jason. Actually a misstatement that "Rickenbacker acoustics have been out of production since roughly 2005". There are a number of Forumites who can attest to this not being the case, and a number of others who patiently await their instruments' turn in the spray booth.

I agree, Jason. Hopefully we are here to learn and educate. I hope that this has cleared the air in this matter.

jingle_jangle wrote:

kennyhowes wrote:

classical_guitar.jpg

Is THAT what it's going to look like?

You tell me!

The cedar top is a nice touch.

Hopefully the headstock will be better than my hasty PhotoShop™ job.

kennyhowes wrote:

jingle_jangle wrote:

kennyhowes wrote:

classical_guitar.jpg

Is THAT what it's going to look like?

You tell me!

The cedar top is a nice touch.

Hopefully the headstock will be better than my hasty PhotoShop™ job.

I was going to mention that, as the headstock on the Rick classical is the most elegantly contemporary interpretation of the classical's slotted headstock that I've seen.

I do remember your mentioning that you'd prefer a cedar top, and so it shall be.

jingle_jangle wrote: a number of others who patiently await their instruments' turn in the spray booth.

When I saw this I started laughing...I am waiting patiently but, I got this picture in my head of an unfinished acoustic with it's arms crossed, tapping its foot...just waiting for it's turn in the booth...

hmmm! a Rick Classical in chiantiglo

jingle_jangle wrote:Interested in seeing a selection of my acoustics? Here's a couple of links to photobucket albums showing a number that have been finished over the past 3 years:

Very interesting pictures, Paul! Any "factory" tours available?