17 years of waiting ended today (my first Rick)

ricardo_vicente · Post by **ricardo_vicente** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 4:02 am

OK, to some it's just another 330/6 in Fireglo, to me it's the guitar I've dreamed of for more than half my life. And finally, this afternoon, when I'd already given up on receiving delivery before Monday .......... she arrived!!
I must confess that I've probably spent just as much time photographing and admiring her as I have playing since she arrived. She's just so beautiful!
Just thought I'd share my joy and some of the pictures. Enjoy!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y261/Rick_N_Backer/Guitars/Rickenbacker%20330/stand1.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y261/Rick_N_Backer/Guitars/Rickenbacker%20330/R.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y261/Rick_N_Backer/Guitars/Rickenbacker%20330/fhole.jpg
The whole set are here for anyone who's interested
http://photobucket.com/albums/y261/Rick_N_Backer/Guitars/Rickenbacker%20330/

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 4:20 am

Ricardo, what can I say...

Your first -and it's perfection. You never forget your first.

Noel

winston · Post by **winston** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 7:22 am

Ah the thrill of the chase and then the capture. Ricardo well done. A Ric can be an elusive quarry, especially during the time you are saving your pennies to get one. Enjoy your time together. Remember she needs to be played. But don't let anyone touch her that does not respect her. And finally never let her go.

Enjoy! I would also like to add warm welcome to the Ric forum. Post often.

ricardo_vicente · Post by **ricardo_vicente** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 8:04 am

Thanks for the kind words and the welcome, guys.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:06 am

Son, take time to know her.

Lovin's not an overnight thing.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 12:07 pm

Hey Ricardo! There is no such thing as "just another 330/6 in Fireglo". Please don't demean your purchase by saying that!! That is a beautiful example of a classic guitar and you have every right to be over the moon with joy. My first was a 330/6 FG also and it holds a very special place in my heart.

Congratulations on an excellent choice and welcome to the forum. That is a fine collection of pictures, BTW.

Now go and play that thing!!

brammy · Post by **brammy** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 1:46 pm

Nice, Ricardo.... the first thing you need to do is take off that silly little sticker on the upper pickguard. That thing is ok for the showroom (although I still dont know why it's there), but for the real world it just HAS to GO! Think of it as a baptism.

My humble opinion, of course.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 4:03 pm

I've got an idea--let's all take those silly little stickers, glue them onto bricks, and send them--postage due, of course, to Kent in Hawaii!

Don't tell him--I want it to be a surprise!!!

danbind · Post by **danbind** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 4:09 pm

Seventeen years! I know the current lead time is bad, but that means I won't get my order until 2022!

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 4:15 pm

Dang nice guitar.

bluesyric · Post by **bluesyric** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 6:47 pm

Congrats, Ricardo. That's a beautiful Ric you got there!

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 7:43 pm

Congratulations Ricardo.Thats a beauty.17 years ain't so long to wait.It took me 40 years to get my 1st Rick.

bill_yantz · Post by **bill_yantz** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 3:39 am

Wow, that's one nice looking 330 Ricardo and welcome. It really stands out IMO. The sticker? Well, it's a personal thing. If you don't like it, take it off, it's your guitar. There's no right or wrong thing about keeping the sticker on or off. FWIW; for me it represents something very cool, so it stays on.

ricardo_vicente · Post by **ricardo_vicente** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 4:57 am

Hey guys, look at a few of the pictures taken just moments later and you'll see the sticker was off within minutes. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y261/Rick_N_Backer/Guitars/Rickenbacker%20330/full.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y261/Rick_N_Backer/Guitars/Group%20photos/group4.jpg

I just wanted to capture a few shots of the guitar in virgin condition and record that magic "just out of the box" moment for all time. The smell of brand new guitar from a case opened for the first time, a sealed plastic bag with a warranty card not yet filled out, the keys still stapled in the little paper bag and .... oh yeah .... the silly little sticker

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:35 am

Beautiful Guitar!Awesome collection of axes.every on is a true classic,Wow!