Just bit the bullet!

goofyfoot · Post by **goofyfoot** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:09 am

Uuuhhh-errr, calling jingle_jangle.......puttin' out an APB for jingle_jangle. Requesting a 411. Ten-four, ever 'n out.......Goofyfoot.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:49 am

All of the setup things you need to be aware of are contained in the owners' manual (downloadable from the RIC website!) and by using the "search" functions of this site and the RIC factory site.

Stay away from general guitar sites' Rick discussion, as they're laden with opinion and misinformation.

godber · Post by **godber** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:48 am

scotty wrote:wellertastic

I'm losing my head over it Scotty.

scotty · Post by **scotty** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:10 pm

Could end up like this Mark.Steinberger a go go

kiramdear · Post by **kiramdear** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:59 pm

... the words, "special place in Hell", spring to mind involuntarily ...

godber · Post by **godber** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:24 pm

scotty wrote: Could end up like this Mark.Steinberger a go go

That's just plain nasty.

egosheep · Post by **egosheep** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:26 pm

scotty wrote: Could end up like this Mark.Steinberger a go go

I thought what I wanted was a Jetglow 330... now I see this? If only I had seen one before I spent the money!

cjj · Post by **cjj** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:27 pm

Reminds me of something I saw on ebay a while back that had an unfortunate run-in with a crazed Sawzall driver...

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:15 pm

...except I believe it was Ed Roman, an authorized Rick dealer, who had it up for sale a few years back!

egosheep · Post by **egosheep** » Fri May 01, 2009 9:15 pm

Ok, here are some photos... it's night, the lightings bad, so I will be posting better ones soon. Just a few overall shots and two of the fretboard. I couldn't imbed these for some reason, but here are the links:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6TD08BbShLk/S ... CN0173.JPG

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6TD08BbShLk/S ... CN0174.JPG

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6TD08BbShLk/S ... CN0178.JPG

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6TD08BbShLk/S ... CN0179.JPG

One concern... a small crack in the finish at the neck joint.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6TD08BbShLk/S ... CN0187.JPG

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6TD08BbShLk/S ... CN0188.JPG

Is this a problem? Should I contact the seller, or just not worry about it? Any advice would be appreciated.

Aside from this, my overall impression is awe. Probably the most pleased I have ever been with a new guitar. It has a small headstock and i'm so glad. It's perfect. I haven't even plugged it in yet... I was struck by how loud and pronounced the harmonics were, all over the fretboard! I'm excited!

ric330 · Post by **ric330** » Sat May 02, 2009 8:27 am

Great Guitar score egosheep! Welcome to Club Jetglo

With respect to the neck joint area it is probably due to the wood and finish moving due to temperature changes, materials settling, or many other normal situations that 0ccur with guitars. I'll have a close up look at it for you but I'm pretty sure it's fine. You fingers are going hurt tomorrow. I remember when I got my Rick I couldn't put it down - stayed up late, woke up early ... you get the idea....Enjoy!

goofyfoot · Post by **goofyfoot** » Sun May 03, 2009 1:51 am

Cool pics for a cool-looking guitar, egosheep. Thanks for sharing. I'm no expert in this area but the finish crack wouldn't concern me. Glad you are enjoying your new Rickenbacker. Again, congratulations! Best regards.......Goofyfoot.

ric330 · Post by **ric330** » Sun May 03, 2009 9:59 am

Goofyfoot
Love that new avatar

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