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Storing Ricks in their cases
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:32 pm
by dr_bob
If this has been discussed elsewhere on the Forum please direct me to the thread.
I am wondering what position (flat, standing on end body down, standing on its side) is best for storing Ricks in their cases. Any help would be appreciated.
Re: Storing Ricks in their cases
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:34 am
by rickenbrother
I just wouldn't stand the case with the head end down. Other than that, the important thing is where you keep the case so it is out of harm's way, not near a heat source, etc.
To make better use of room, mine are all standing on the body end of the cases and they are help up in a way so that they won't fall over.
Re: Storing Ricks in their cases
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:51 am
by ben_brown
Best is probably on it's feet upright or flat followed by on it's butt end and probably the worst would be stacking them on top one another lying flat.
If enough of them are stacked on top one another lying flat, the bottom ones would probably start to deform a bit....not to mention the scaring by the metal feet.
Re: Storing Ricks in their cases
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:24 am
by goofyfoot
I store my Rickenbacker cases upright. The clasps on the molded cases protrude from the bottom side as you open the top. Laying horizontally, it takes just a slight miscalculation to scrape the Ric bod on the clasps, especially when returning the guitar to its case. I can sight the edges of the Ric and align it better out of harm's way when the case is upright. Through habit, all of my guitar cases rest in an upright position. Just my dos centavos' worth. Peace, out.....Goofyfoot.
Re: Storing Ricks in their cases
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:11 am
by scotty
I normally store mine above a burning fire suspended by a thin rope bridge.Now whilst i agree that its not the best i forgot to mention that if it drops its not all bad because the tracks below would hold it in time for the express steam train that trundles down the line now and again.....
Re: Storing Ricks in their cases
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:11 am
by goofyfoot
scotty wrote:I normally store mine above a burning fire suspended by a thin rope bridge.Now whilst i agree that its not the best i forgot to mention that if it drops its not all bad because the tracks below would hold it in time for the express steam train that trundles down the line now and again.....
Now cut that out, Scotty! Best regards.....Goofyfoot.
Re: Storing Ricks in their cases
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:20 pm
by johnallg
scotty wrote:I normally store mine above a burning fire suspended by a thin rope bridge.Now whilst i agree that its not the best i forgot to mention that if it drops its not all bad because the tracks below would hold it in time for the express steam train that trundles down the line now and again.....
Once a numpty....
Vivid imagination.

Re: Storing Ricks in their cases
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:22 pm
by scotty
Erm that was the edited version John...
P.S. i love the way all you guys are using the numpty word! Cracks me up!
Re: Storing Ricks in their cases
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:27 pm
by johnallg
scotty wrote:Erm that was the edited version John...
P.S. i love the way all you guys are using the numpty word! Cracks me up!
Cracks us up too!
Your daughter looks so festive in that FG Christmas suit and Rick. Sweet times.
Re: Storing Ricks in their cases
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:30 pm
by ajish4
I HAD TO LOOK IT UP!
I couldn't resist anymore!
AND I QUOTE THE URBAN DICTIONARY......
1. Numpty 704 up, 71 down love ithate it
Scottish usage:
a) Someone who (sometimes unwittingly) by speech or action demonstrates a lack of knowledge or misconception of a particular subject or situation to the amusement of others.
b) A good humoured admonition, a term of endearment
c) A reckless, absent minded or unwise person
a) "No. That wisnae wit she meant, ya big numpty!"
b) i.e. "Silly billy", "You big dafty"
c) "That numpty's driving with no lights on!"
by cargo_4 May 20, 2004 share this 1 comment
2. numpty 423 up, 99 down love ithate it
A person who never has or never will have a f*ing clue what he is doing
Bobby Gould
by Nested One Oct 14, 2003 share this add comment
3. numpty 239 up, 53 down love ithate it
An idiot, a silly person
"You're going to look like a right numpty."
Re: Storing Ricks in their cases
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:35 pm
by scotty
Well there you go Tony! as you well know you were talking to one on MSN the other night!

Re: Storing Ricks in their cases
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:43 pm
by ajish4
Re: Storing Ricks in their cases
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:47 pm
by rickenbrother
This thread should get the
Derailment Of The Year award!

Re: Storing Ricks in their cases
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:51 pm
by kiramdear
numpties.
Re: Storing Ricks in their cases
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:31 pm
by ben_brown
rickenbrother wrote:This thread should get the
Derailment Of The Year award!

Leave it to Scottie....