Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

jack1953 wrote:
Paul,
On the serious side, what do these gems go for and how do they line up with the other high end acoustics?
Jack

Thanks for the change of mood, Jack. I don't quote prices publicly. As for "how they sound", that is highly subjective.

I have a number of customers who prefer the Rickenbacker acoustics that I've been honored to build, including one who waited over five years for his Wayne Henderson dreadnought. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Hend ... luthier%29

As is the rule with regard to handbuilt acoustic guitars, voices vary, and while never small, can occasionally be thunderous.

In general, the sound has been characterized as "precise" and "balanced".

I had never seen a Rickenbacker acoustic in person, but was delighted to see two at the Olivia's Vintage Guitar booth at the Arlington Guitar Show. Beautiful! Check Olivia's web site for examples.

jingle_jangle wrote: In general, the sound has been characterized as "precise" and "balanced".

Yes, warm but bright.

Dave, how much were they?

They had a jumbo in the $7,000 range J.

They also have the "Verona" 730L/12 I posted this Summer on the RRF. No idea on the asking, however.

$7595 for the natural jumbo: http://www.oliviasvintageguitars.com/ri ... s.php?pg=2

A true case of you get what you pay for. Excellent work, Paul.

one of paul's is for sale on ebay now
http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-2010-Rickenbac ... 5640c2245e

I don't remember seeing that one go out but it's extremely nice, as is expected.

Surely, it needs a home.

Manta

I don't know who does the photography for Olivia's, but he sure is one very good photographer.
JimK

jingle_jangle wrote:They also have the "Verona" 730L/12 I posted this Summer on the RRF. No idea on the asking, however.

Are Olivias' photos a true representation of the colour would you say Paul?

Looks like Olivia's has just set up a properly lit product photo booth. The steps for creating one of these should be on the web. But it usually requires a couple of umbrella strobes and a backdrop. Just place the product there and once you get the camera and strobe settings down it's pretty automatic. Chris at POTR, Wildwood and Willie's must all have similar set-ups as their photos are normally quite nicely lit with good detail as well. I have a friend who does nothing but take product photos for items to sell on E-Bay. The presentation is a big part of the sale, that's for sure.

And when you have a PW built acoustic to feature, that makes it so much better.

Manta

8mileshigh wrote:

jingle_jangle wrote:They also have the "Verona" 730L/12 I posted this Summer on the RRF. No idea on the asking, however.

Are Olivias' photos a true representation of the colour would you say Paul?

Yes, Graham. At least on my monitor, this is how that particular instrument looks in bright sunlight or strong, color-corrected light as in a pro photo setup. These are very nice photos. I believe John, Olivia's co-owner, is the photographer.

That is a fabulous colour. I think it would look amazing on the 4005/8

Me, too.