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New Member here

Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 12:49 pm
by BobNelson
Hi there everyone,
My name is Bob. I live in Minnesota and am a luthier here. I've owned a couple Rickenbackers and was WAY into them back in Jr. High and High School. I've owned two of the 325 reissues, and have played so many others.
I work at Willie's American Guitars in St. Paul doing repairs and some sales, and I'm currently trying to put together my own workshop to build instruments.
In regards to Rickenbackers, I'm INFATUATED with the combo 400/450 Tulip shape instruments from the late 50s (I posted a wanted ad for a project condition one if anyone knows of one). I also find the Combo 600 guitars and the combo 850 along with the tulip guitars to be some of their coolest looking instruments.
Well, I'm glad to be aboard the forum. Thanks for having me!

Re: New Member here

Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 12:51 pm
by scotty
Welcome Bob! :D

Re: New Member here

Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 12:57 pm
by ken_j
Welcome.

Re: New Member here

Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 1:27 pm
by rickenbrother
Welcome to the forum, Bob!

Re: New Member here

Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 1:29 pm
by 8mileshigh
Welcome Bob! You've got great taste :mrgreen:

Re: New Member here

Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 1:32 pm
by JakeK
Welcome Bob! You're gonna love it here! :D

Re: New Member here

Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 2:10 pm
by lennon211
Welcome aboard Bob!

Re: New Member here

Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 2:12 pm
by leftybass
BobNelson wrote:In regards to Rickenbackers, I'm INFATUATED with the combo 400/450 Tulip shape instruments from the late 50s (I posted a wanted ad for a project condition one if anyone knows of one). I also find the Combo 600 guitars and the combo 850 along with the tulip guitars to be some of their coolest looking instruments.

Well, I'm glad to be aboard the forum. Thanks for having me!
Bob, welcome to the Forum....here's a pic of my Tulip-bodied Rickenbacker for you....
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Re: New Member here

Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 2:28 pm
by whojamfan
Welcome bob, good luck with your business,and hopefully a Capri will come your way!

Re: New Member here

Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 3:31 pm
by melibreits
Welcome, Bob! Nice to see another Minnesotan on board! :D

Re: New Member here

Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 3:37 pm
by ram
Welcome to the forum Bob!

Re: New Member here

Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 3:38 pm
by doctorwho
Welcome, Bob!

Re: New Member here

Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 5:07 pm
by bitzerguy
Hi Bob! Great taste indeed. I agree with you 1000% on the Combo 850 being one of the coolest guitar shapes ever. For me it is THE coolest ever.

Re: New Member here

Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 5:23 pm
by jimk
Welcome, Bob. This is a great place to hang out. Of course, it will only encourage your Rickoholism. :mrgreen:

JimK

Re: New Member here

Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 5:26 pm
by ozover50
G'day, Bob! A big welcome from the Aussie chapter!! :mrgreen:
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