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Nice new Ric for under $400.00
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 6:14 am
by dswp
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 6:15 am
by dswp
"Sigler Music Center has purchased these fine OSP guitars directly from a leading overseas ISO 9000 guitar manufacturer which produces guitars for many "famous brand" guitar companies. By purchasing these guitars directly from the factory, we can offer tremendous quality at break-through pricing."
WOW
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 6:23 am
by winston
Interesting. It won't last the rest of day on e-bay.
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 6:30 am
by randyz
Brian: I'd like to know a source for inexpensive cases that will fit Rick 330-360 guitars. Most cases are too narrow to fit a Rick. I wonder who makes their cases?
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 6:34 am
by krick
I have an extra used RIC/SKB 330-360 case available at a good price, if that will help.
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:21 am
by sowhat
Hmmm... still there...
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:26 am
by simer4001
Don't forget the Casino tailpiece. This guitar has it all!
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:28 am
by randyz
Brian: That's not a Casino tailpiece. It's the infamous 'twisted scissors' tailpiece!
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:51 am
by randyz
Kevin: You have email!
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 8:09 am
by BobKat
OH! That is like a Shrinky-Rick. No need for distortion...it looks distorted from the factory. UGLY.
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 8:42 am
by ozover50
That's the famous (or infamous) tailpiece that Paul refers to as the 'spaghetti tailpiece'. Loverly, ain't it?
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 8:56 am
by winston
Randy,
It looks like your immediate needs for a case are met.
As you probably know, many of the cases for various manufacturers are made right here in Canada. I'll do some research on that subject and get back to you.
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:00 am
by sowhat
Euh... rather a 3-year-old-child's drawing tailpiece, i'd say...
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:36 am
by firstbassman
Let me play Devil’s Advocate here for a moment.
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and I don’t know Rickenbacker’s position on this issue.
The company is not saying it’s a Rickenbacker. They’re not trying to fool people into thinking they’re buying a Ric, like “Gucci bags” or “Rolex watch” sellers. The ad clearly says “Rickenbacker STYLE.”
Practically every guitar company in the world makes a Strat copy. And everyone knows it’s a copy of a Strat. Exact same shape. Same pickguard. Even same knobs. And no one (including Fender I presume) says “boo.” [Fender obviously finally got smart and put out their own cheap line – Squier.]
Cheaper guitars are how a lot of (young) people get started who can’t afford $1,000 or $2,000 (or more) instruments.
My first bass, when I was 16, was a Japanese Zim-Gar which was an obvious knock-off of Fender. And I was thrilled to have it.
OK, I’ll step off my soapbox now.
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:47 am
by notviceversa
In the words of John Hall:
Rickenbacker has trademarks (not copyrights!) on the shapes of our headstocks, bodies, pickups, logo plate, and many other details. These are all enforced simply because failing to do so under current law will result in the loss of these marks to the public domain and we're not about to let that happen.
Many other companies have not enforced their marks and as a result may never be able to recover exclusive rights to their designs. This has mainly happened through lapses or changes of ownership, or management that weren't savvy or didn't care. Some have tried to put the genie back in the bottle but it's an uphill legal battle that we're fortunate enough not to have to fight
