1997 vs 1998 PT
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I always thought the f-hole was the most interesting look on Rics. The slash hole is traditional, but the f-hole makes it stand out. Shoulda bought a 1997/1997SPC when they were in production...of course, when I coulda gotten a steal on one (2002-06), I didn't know about eBay and the used market.
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I played one today- a few chips in the finish, but a KILLER instrument. The F hole looks cool, and 21 frets+toasters= Rick heaven. If I hadn't blown the budget on a vinatge Rick this year it's be mine!
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Where at, Chuck?chucksimms wrote:I played one today- a few chips in the finish, but a KILLER instrument. The F hole looks cool, and 21 frets+toasters= Rick heaven. If I hadn't blown the budget on a vinatge Rick this year it's be mine!
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Yes, where? 
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That'd we sweet for me...
1997 would be my total stage guitar!
1997 would be my total stage guitar!
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OK, if somebody here buys it send me some lovin'! It was at a store called 'Music Maxx' in Nanaimo, BC. It's on consignment for $1800 Canadian. One ding on the back of the neck and one on the edge of the horn if I recall correctly. Thought it sounded great, and though I think of myself as preferring vintage Ricks this was really easy to play- closer to vintage than most modern Ricks.
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1800 is a GREAT price! Even if one of you Yanks wants to ship it back over the border, you'll come out on top!
Oh JAKE???

Oh JAKE???
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In the words of Roger Daltrey on "Won't Get Fooled Again"...
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!
In other words, I'm in the ZONE!!! Chuck, seriously, hook me up with some info, phone numbers, etc. I've got two Fenders saying, "Bye, bye, Jake...we'll miss you!"

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!
In other words, I'm in the ZONE!!! Chuck, seriously, hook me up with some info, phone numbers, etc. I've got two Fenders saying, "Bye, bye, Jake...we'll miss you!"
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Here you go:
Music Maxx Nanaimo
620A Comox Road
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 3J3
Toll free 1-877-888-6299
Tel 250-753-6299
Fax 250-753-6233
Look up 'music maxx nanaimo' on Google and there's contact info as well.
Music Maxx Nanaimo
620A Comox Road
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 3J3
Toll free 1-877-888-6299
Tel 250-753-6299
Fax 250-753-6233
Look up 'music maxx nanaimo' on Google and there's contact info as well.
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um, does that mean you got it Jake?JakeK wrote:In the words of Roger Daltrey on "Won't Get Fooled Again"...
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!
In other words, I'm in the ZONE!!! Chuck, seriously, hook me up with some info, phone numbers, etc. I've got two Fenders saying, "Bye, bye, Jake...we'll miss you!"![]()
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Cheers,
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Wow, I really hope you are able to get it....you wont be sorry!
You are KAOS, I am CONTROL!
'98 FG 1997SPC/VB
'98 FG 1997SPC/VB
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I was happy it was on the market!
Nah, I'm toying with idea of trading my trusty Fenders for it. That or Emerald City's 1998 PT.
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Just wanted to post some pics of mine.


Sometime, if I can find it, I'll post some pics of the very peculiar upper pickguard that came with it.


Sometime, if I can find it, I'll post some pics of the very peculiar upper pickguard that came with it.
You are KAOS, I am CONTROL!
'98 FG 1997SPC/VB
'98 FG 1997SPC/VB
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Oh come on, Jake. Just buy it already, when are you ever going to see one for less than $1700 US again? There's no point in the Townshend model unless you're a collector. Who wants that goofy pickguard anyways?JakeK wrote:I was happy it was on the market!Nah, I'm toying with idea of trading my trusty Fenders for it. That or Emerald City's 1998 PT.
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+11965 wrote:Oh come on, Jake. Just buy it already, when are you ever going to see one for less than $1700 US again? There's no point in the Townshend model unless you're a collector. Who wants that goofy pickguard anyways?JakeK wrote:I was happy it was on the market!Nah, I'm toying with idea of trading my trusty Fenders for it. That or Emerald City's 1998 PT.
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