Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

I was wondering since Ric makes acoustics now, when will they produce an acoustic bass? Will we ever see one?
BTW, does anyone here have a Ric acoustic guitar? Comments?

When will we really see any amount of acoustic guitars ?

For the record, my next Ric will be a Shasta 12.

I think you've got a better chance of winning the lottery than meeting an owner of a Ric accoustic.

Maybe I'll go buy my ticket now!!

Fred

Well, my chances of at least seeing one Ric acoustic has got to be better than the C series!!

Didn't they always make acoustics?

No. They stopped making acoustics in the early '70s. In fact, only a few were made. In the early nineties, I believe that Japan got some. But they do not compare with the ones they are building now.

John,

Have you played any of the 700 series? I would be curious as to your impressions of these models if you have. I think there's only ONE decent review of the 700 series that's online that I've seen.

Mapleglo is the only way to go with these beauties, if you ask me.

..."Mapleglo is the only way to go with these ....."

I've wondered what the *correct* finish term would be for a rosewood/spruce acoustic Rickenbacker guitar, one on which the maple content is very low, if not nil. Isn't "Mapleglo" misleadingly, .."maple"?

Maybe there's a maple bridge plate on the guitar, and I've forgotten whether the neck on the r/w guitars is maple or mahogany.

Fred

John, how about posting a review of the 700C Comstock vs 730L Laramie.

I was under the impression that when talking Rickenbacker accoustics, "mapleglo" is just the term used for the natural finish that most accoustics have anyway. It's probably just easier for Ric to go that route than to call it "natural" or "tan" - as Mapleglo is a trademark of Ric, I'd imagine - might as well go with what you own.

Ok, in a few days I'll post a little "comparo" of my 730 Laramie and my '95 700 Comstock. However, remember that the '95 model design is no longer used by Rickenbacker. The new ones are totally different and are supposed to be much better. I havent played a new 700 yet. I'm on vacation for a week starting today.

I know nothing about Rickenbacker Acoustics, although I like the look of the new ones I have seen. They seem to offer only full bodied models. I would like an acoustic with a deep low end, but not too much depth in the body size. I had a Guild D-30 that had that sound, but it was just too big. What would I expect to pay for a descent used Ric acoustic? Maybe a Fireglow 6 string Comstock in Fireglow? Are these big Rics deep and mellow ofr bright and twangy? Thanks

I have not played a Ric acoustic, but my understanding is that the "Shasta" model has a mellow tone because of the rosewood back and sides, while the "Cornstock" has maple sides, so it's sound will be much brighter. (Although, I think Ric acoustics will all be brighter than the average acoustic guitar).

Due to the large size of the Ric acoustic bodies, I think it's safe to say you'd be able to get a booming, resonant tone with any model you choose, 6 and especially 12 string.

If you're serious about getting a Ric acoustic, I'd encourage you to play one before you place an order so that your ears can tell you for sure.

Good luck.

JWilli: Are you back from vacation yet? If not, I would like your job. If so, would you please post the comparison of the Laramie and Comstock.