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Re: Just bit the bullet!
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:09 am
by goofyfoot
Uuuhhh-errr, calling jingle_jangle.......puttin' out an APB for jingle_jangle. Requesting a 411. Ten-four, ever 'n out.......Goofyfoot.
Re: Just bit the bullet!
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:49 am
by jingle_jangle
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.
Re: Just bit the bullet!
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:48 am
by godber
scotty wrote:wellertastic
I'm losing my head over it Scotty.
Re: Just bit the bullet!
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:10 pm
by scotty
Could end up like this Mark.Steinberger a go go
Re: Just bit the bullet!
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:59 pm
by kiramdear
... the words, "special place in Hell", spring to mind involuntarily ...
Re: Just bit the bullet!
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:24 pm
by godber
scotty wrote: Could end up like this Mark.Steinberger a go go
That's just plain nasty.
Re: Just bit the bullet!
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:26 pm
by egosheep
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!
Re: Just bit the bullet!
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:27 pm
by cjj
Reminds me of something I saw on ebay a while back that had an unfortunate run-in with a crazed Sawzall driver...
Re: Just bit the bullet!
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:15 pm
by jingle_jangle
...except I believe it was Ed Roman, an authorized Rick dealer, who had it up for sale a few years back!
Re: Just bit the bullet!
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 9:15 pm
by egosheep
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!
Re: Just bit the bullet!
Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 8:27 am
by ric330
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!
Re: Just bit the bullet!
Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 1:51 am
by goofyfoot
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.
Re: Just bit the bullet!
Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 9:59 am
by ric330
Goofyfoot
Love that new avatar
