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Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:38 am
by jps
"I need a waffle iron.....oh, man..."
Sorry, Rickenbacker never made those!
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 9:07 am
by krick
Eric,
What did you decide? Are you going to take that C63 or wait for another one?
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 1:17 pm
by rick36
Look at it! And it's not even going to be played? Yikes...
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 3:09 pm
by emd
Kevin:
I am going to purchase this one tomorrow.
It is probably fair to say that all of these guitars are beautiful examples of very high quality workmanship. When I ordered it I had a good idea of how I hoped this one would appear. When it came in and wasn't quite what I had in mind, I was wondering how this particular guitar compared to others C63s. This site was one that I felt could provide the answer through an extremely concentrated group of educated Rickenbacker users.
The decision to purchase is in large part due to the assessment of those who responded to the question and the remarks I read were greatly appreciated.
Incidentally, although it was purchased primarily as one of a number of guitars for display in the show, there is little doubt that it will find its way into the hands of a player eventually.
Eric McDow
Producer
www.BiographyOnStage.com
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 3:31 pm
by johneek
Eric,
That's great news! It's a beautiful guitar and I know you'll be pleased. BTW, as nice as they are to look at, they are meant to be played!
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 8:47 am
by rogerf
This guitar is very nice and would be a tough decision for me. I think the wood on that particular guitar is stellar. The maple is clear and both the front and back have an excellent grain pattern.
I would be happy with the current shade of fireglo. I prefer a darker fireglo (and did like some of the clownglos from July), but I understand how the current color is a result of making the formula comply with EPA regulations.
The thing that would make this guitar a tough choice for me is the shading pattern. I think the shading on the back is okay, and the shading on the front near the tailpiece is nice. However the front upper cutaways seem to be all color and lacks natural to red shading. There doesn't appear to be any mineral spots or dark grains in the upper cutaways so it's too bad that they were unable to spray it with the natural to red pattern.
I know that we will not get a C63 "exactly like George's", but some of us are hopefull that from time to time, we will again see some C63s with a finish that is true to the 1963 version in every aspect - down to the shading on the Fireglo finish.
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:30 pm
by krick
Eric,
Did you receive the guitar yet?
If so, what do you think?
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:23 pm
by mainstreetexile
Come to think of it, I think the finish on my c63 is a bit on the dark side too.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/mscarstens/2006_0812January20060065.jpg
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:39 pm
by shamustwin
Eric, that is a beautiful subtle fireglo.
Enjoy!
The C63 is a sweet playing guitar.
I will get one, someday *sigh*
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:16 pm
by johnashfield
That's a great guitar there Matthew!
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:26 pm
by jps
Here is John A. with his new C series!
In kit form, I may add!
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:46 pm
by simer4001
Why isn't he wearing gloves?
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:55 pm
by britye
Idle thoughts, Will RIC resume production of the C63 soon? Anyone venture a guess? Alright I confess all these pictures a rave reviews have upped the anticipation level from yellow to orange... could be red sooon....
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:15 am
by johnashfield
I wonder who has that bass now?
That would be almost impossible to find I would think.
Someday I should find it and buy it, that would be pretty rad!
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 2:29 pm
by jps
Here is the S/N for it so perhaps you can find it!
