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Nice thread.... Glad to see this.... Paul, are you just working on the 700s we see on the RIC website or would you, at some point,look back in time to one of the different RIC acoustics, for instance- something out of the '68 catalog? Like a 390 (not sure if that's a Jazzbo) or a 385?

Thank you Sheena, many of my dreams have already come true.

Thanks, Paul, I will contact you off forum.

Gerald, no plans for anything but 700 and 730 models at this time.

ok, thanks for the quick reply...

I am excited. Just ordered a 700C..bound headstock, pickup..It's gonna be sweet.

Anyone need a Martin before I put it on Ebay<g>

What model Martin?

Cole

Hey Cole - see the others for model and pics

Paul, thanks for your input into color etc. I think it's going to be special, but then again, which ones from this "run" are not?

To answer your question, Marc, each will be quite unique. I wish I could build a duplicate of each for my own collection!

They play nicely, too...

Maybe you should only make guitars for folks who'll offer visitation rights...<vbg>

One thing is for certain, each of these acoustics will be one of a small number that will be sought after for years to come. I believe this to be the case for several reasons.

To begin, I am not aware of any period during recent times in RIC's history in which they "out-sourced" any guitar building projects. There were of course, a number of occasions in which this was done in the early days, Electro and the like. This makes this line unique in this regard.

In addition, the finishes will be determined by Paul and as such these will be special instruments that are likely to be quite different from what the factory might have chosen.
Further, we will get an inside look from time to time or at least have discussion with the luthier carrying out this work. None other than the Curmudgeon himself.

I can't wait to see photos of these instruments as I did not have the good fortune to see Paul's acoustic work "live at the 75th."

(Paul's from the 75th)
If I'm not mistaken, the mapleglo was later played by MWP in his amazing set at the Museum of Making Music. It goes by fast in the slideshow on the Official Ric site.

Marty usually plays his ancient and well-loved Takamine.

At the sound check, the Tak was set up on stage and the MG Comstock 12 was right next to it, on its stand. Marty picked up the Comstock, played it a bit, and said, "I think I'll play this one tonight, if you don't mind".

And play it he did. He plugged into the Bose setup, and at times it sounded like a '60s Rick 360/12. It jangled, in other words. I was very gratified for his kind words, too.

Now I look at it and think, what memories!

Great memories! What a night at The Museum of Making Music!

It sounded wonderful, perfectly complimenting his songs. I was blown away by his set.