Find your first post and repost it here.

[soundmasterg]

I don't have the time to look for it, but I was on the predecessor to the RickResource site way back when and I'm not sure if those post from there are in the archives too here or not. Its been a looong time since that site was around....I'm thinking '98 or '99 maybe?

[ozover50]

January 17, 2005:

Greetings all from Melbourne, Australia

I'm looking at buying a new 330 (Fireglo) and would appreciate any comments.

A bit of background first - took up playing again 18 months ago (after a 30 year break) and I'm loving it. Currently playing a Squire Strat, Brian Moore i8-1000 and Yamaha APX5. I've always drooled over Gretsch and Rickenbacker and played both recently. The Gretsch (G1628T-1962 Duo Jet) was a big disappointment but the Rickenbacker felt pretty good (the neck is a lot thicker than I'm used to but I'm sure I'll get used to it). The action seemed very high but no doubt this can be altered.

I was wondering if it was possible to fit a tremelo to the 330 and if so, could it be a Bigsby.

Rics are very hard to get here (the distributor takes what the factory is prepared to give him) and I know of a guy who's been waiting over 12 months for a 370, so I'm pretty keen. Even the case grabs me!

I've also played a American Deluxe Golden Anniversary Strat and was really impressed. I know they are totally different axes but the Strat may suit my style of playing and taste in music (60s, Jazz, Blues, Floyd, Santana, AC/DC).

Maybe your comments (including any on the Strat) will tip me over toward the Ric.

Looking forward to any feedback.

Cheers

My apologies for all the references to other brands..... I think may have purchased enough Ricks since then to show my allegiance and be forgiven........ yes?

[charlyg]

I think we may have a hung jury Howard!!

[jwr2]

I can't track down my first post ... the earliest that I could find was about 2004 ...

[jps]

As far as I can tell this is my first post:

'Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 - 07:58 pm:

I used to have a '67 4005WB in Jetglo so unfortunately I couldn't tell you what the headstock on mine was like.'


If I find any earlier you will know about it!

[ozover50]

Aw c'mon, Charly! I was a greenhorn and didn't know the rules........ gimme a break!!!

[charlyg]

It may cost ya at least one Cuban!!!!!! The cigar not the people.

[lyle_from_minneapolis]

Are we actually not supposed to mention other brands? Or is that just a funny? I've broken that rule a lot...then again, I also say Voldemort.

Man, I sure can't find that first post, not even sure what it was. I did find #6.

[alanz]

We can talk about any guitar we want, Mark, and often do.

[elysrand]

Mark, nooooo! Now the Death Eaters will know right where to Apparate to find you - there is a location charm out for anyone who correctly spells the Other-Guitar-Brands-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named!

So I spell them Fundurz and Gypsons instead

[ozover50]

So you want me to try and smuggle some in, Charly?

Shame on you!!

[lyle_from_minneapolis]

Good thing I always wear my Idiocy Cloak...

[charlyg]

Actually, I'm gonna bring some Padron 1926 anniversary (Robusto) and some Cohiba 40th anniversary (#7).

They are not Cuban, but VERY good!

[ozover50]

OK..... I'll bring some Montecristos - or something!

[beatlefreak]

It definitely takes some time and some digging to find that first post. Keep trying, guys!