Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Melbourne based members of the RickResource Forum gathered today at the home of Frank and Joe Naccarata, where we enjoyed an afternoon of delicious food, cold beer, great company and, of course, playing a Rickenbacker or two.

Here's Frank Naccarata getting used to the super-thin neck of my '64 RM 1999:-



Frank and Ron Viney (playing his beloved 360V64 FG, which is now fitted with super cool gold guards and TRC):-





Here's Greg Rahilly with has trusty 350 JG:-



Frank's also taken up the drums; multi-talented lad he is:-



Here's Greg and Aitch "Duelling E Chords":-



Aitch putting through my '60 345F through it's paces:-



Greg with Aitch's Monte Brown 350V63:-



Finally, here's a rare photo of the newest Forum member of our gang. Frustrated that he could no longer lurk here, thanks to the new "sign in" procedures, Joe Naccarata has finally joined the Forum. We extend an official welcome to you, Joe.
He cooks a mean steak, too.



I really wish everyone could join Aitch and I at the SoCal confluence next week.

Thanks again to the Naccarata family for your generous hospitality and for allowing us to rock your neighbourhood.

It looked like it was a great time guys. I wish I was there.


Joe, welcome aboard. You will be amazed as to how many roads this place can take you down.


Aitch and Darren will be on stimulation overload with two Ric events, on two Hemispheres, within one week.

My first post honours my hard working Aussie colleagues. We had a great day,they just love to play and it's fantastic to be with them. I have been captivated by the forum , I don't know what it is but there is a tremendous chemistry between the members.
I hope everyone has a great time at SOCAL and watch out the Aussies are coming. Darren and Aitch are in fine form .

Another great day with fellow Aussie forumites! Thanks to Joe and Frank for hosting and it was great to meet Sammy as well. Beautiful steaks, cold beer and some 'rough and ready' jamming....... always great fun.

I'll post some pics in the morning....... got to get to bed and get some 'ugly' sleep and make sure I'm in a fit state for when Trotty and I descend on the West Coast for some fun and games!

Nice to have you on board, Joe..... welcome!

Welcome aboard Joe. It looks like a great time was had by all.

One of these days, I want to join you guys for a Rough & Ready Jam.

Welcome to the forum Joe!
Looks like like you guys had a great time. The way you guys are dressed, it looks like it's a little cold there.
Some day I'll have to get down there.

Oh man! That looks like so much fun! Great pictures fella's! Ron - super-great mods! Captain TRC - looking Rock Star as usual! Frank - bass player extraordinaire! Aitch - you rock dude! Trotty - Rickenbacker superman!


And welcome Joe!!!!! Glad to see that all is well!

Welcome, Joe!

Those are some pretty nice 'other' guitars reclining on the couch.

Looks like you guys had a blast.

A good time was had by all, it seems. Thanks for sharing the pics!

It was very comfortable inside, Joey but we smokers have to rug up a little when we go outside to indulge ourselves.

Here are some more pics:


Darren with one of his latest acquisitions....


Ron with his lovely 'golden' 360v64....


Greg puts my Monty 350v63 through its paces....


There ya go, Frank.... a great smile!!


Ron even exercised the vocal chords with 'Fatboy'....


Darren leads with his 60s Country Gent....


Enjoyed that one, did you Ron?

Thanks again to the Naccarata family for having us..... a great day!!

Trotty - when did you get a new acoustic?

Alisha, where have you been?

Guess the Mystery Rickenbacker

Looks like another memorable day !!!! Sorry I couldn't get there.

Darren and Howard, I hope you have an enjoyable trip. Remember you have been selected to represent your country and we do expect you to do us proud !!!!

What I wouldn't give to hold that '64 RM 1999.
Darren I'm jealous!