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Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:41 am
by rickfan60
I paid $2600 for a Shadow about a year ago. That was way over the top but I really wanted it. I guess I can understand $2500 for a V63 then.

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:45 am
by incubus2432
.....if I find the right Blackstar I'm sure I'll pay a stupid amount for it Image

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:58 am
by rickfan60
Blood would look really cool against black paint! :-) Seriously, if other BlackStars are like mine, I could understand dropping heavy bucks on one. I love mine but I have had it since 1990 or so. It has the lowest action of any (ANY) Rick I have ever played. The sound is amazing - bright and loud.

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 11:19 am
by incubus2432
Geez, I'm not a hemopheliac Image

If I can play the 4003s8 regularly without blister problems and once I am sure of keeping it I'll probably search out black plastic for it and get the chrome black-chrome-powdercoated....I may even refinish the neck in black. Maybe that will satisfy my want/need for the Blackstar.....which is more cosmetic than for any other reason.

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 1:26 pm
by bottom4
I've been thinking about sending my S5 to Dr.D to have that done Brian...
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but I have one of these coming in the next couple of weeks
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So for now its on the things to do list. And by-the-way, the Shadow is staying home!

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 1:36 pm
by leonnaze
YOU GUYS WERE RIGHT THE SELLER CAME BACK TO ME WITH A SECOND CHANCE TO BUY ..I WAS NOT THE SECOND HIGHEST BIDDER TO ME THIS SMELLS OF MONKEY BIZZ..I AM GOING TO REPORT THEM ALL TO EBAY AND PAYPAL..THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP GROUP..AND I WILL SEND A GROUP PICTURE OF NOT JUST THE RICKENBACKERS BUT THE GRETSCH, FENDER AND GIBSONS JUST FOR THE HEADS UP
THANKS AGAIN..JOE

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 1:58 pm
by beatlefan
We're here for 'ya Joe.... Image

And welcome to the forum...

"And by-the-way, the Shadow is staying home!"

ata boy Andy...!!! Image

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 2:13 pm
by rickfan60
Joe! Cool, I am glad you decided to check us out. This is definately the place to be.

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 3:08 pm
by dminer
Hmmmm...and welcome aboard Joe

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 3:57 pm
by rickenbrother
Welcome to the forum Joe. There is an abbondanza (abundance) of Rick knowledge and advise here. Image

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 9:34 pm
by jnbass
Hey Brian-

I was "told" the BT Schallers were discontinued, ya better get 'em while they're hot.

You'll need a bunch.
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You'll need black screws too
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 4:57 am
by incubus2432
Jared.....I really don't want to buy all new hardware. I think that I am just going to strip my chrome stuff and have it powdercoated in black chrome....which looks great. I know that I can get a pickguard easy enough.....finding someone to part with a black TRC is another story! Rather than trade in mine I think I'll just paint it black and silver leaf the "Rickenbacker".
I already have the black screws Image

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 8:31 am
by jnbass
Yeah the horse "slipper", bridge and toaster cover are powder coated.

The tailpiece is new