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Re: 1997 vs 1998 PT
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:48 pm
by JakeK
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.
Re: 1997 vs 1998 PT
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:19 pm
by chucksimms
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!
Re: 1997 vs 1998 PT
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:20 pm
by sloop_john_b
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!
Where at, Chuck?
Re: 1997 vs 1998 PT
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:42 pm
by JakeK
Yes, where?
Re: 1997 vs 1998 PT
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:56 pm
by tennis_nick
That'd we sweet for me...
1997 would be my total stage guitar!
Re: 1997 vs 1998 PT
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:12 pm
by chucksimms
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.
Re: 1997 vs 1998 PT
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:16 pm
by tennis_nick
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???
Re: 1997 vs 1998 PT
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:36 pm
by JakeK
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!"
Re: 1997 vs 1998 PT
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:22 pm
by chucksimms
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.
Re: 1997 vs 1998 PT
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:22 pm
by collin
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!"
um, does that mean you got it Jake?
Cheers,
-Collin
Re: 1997 vs 1998 PT
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:46 am
by AQuickOne
Wow, I really hope you are able to get it....you wont be sorry!
Re: 1997 vs 1998 PT
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:52 pm
by JakeK
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.
Re: 1997 vs 1998 PT
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:04 pm
by AQuickOne
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.
Re: 1997 vs 1998 PT
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:30 pm
by 1965
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.
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?
Re: 1997 vs 1998 PT
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:33 pm
by kiramdear
1965 wrote: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.
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?
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