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You guys may be the only people to know how I feel right now.

I've been on short term disability since July and I missed two paychecks in a row. My wife was giving me a hard time, so I had to sell my Rickenbacker...I'm totally bummed out.



Tommy

I'm sorry to hear this. It happens to the best of us. I had to sell a couple of mine earlier this year. But hang in there - there'll be another rick out there waiting for you when you get back on your feet.

Thanks Kira

I'm already sizing up the next one

It was the only thing that could instantly get back a nice chunk of change. I actually sold the white Kramer Nightswan in that picture as well. It was gone in a day. Believe it or not, what felt worse is that she didn't see how much it hurt me to sell it. It's truly been my favorite guitar.

Tommy

Why couldn't you sell a pointy headstock guitar instead, it looks like you are not in short supply of those?

Sorry to hear you had to sell the Rick.

They wouldn't have commanded the money that the Ric did....I did sell the white reverse headstock guitar. Which was also a rare axe..

Tommy

I'm so sorry to hear this!

No matter what Ric you may replace it with, you'll always miss your original.

Sorry to hear this.. I've had to sell some gear as well .. times are tough.. ..

but: the comforting fact is-- when the time is right.. there are plenty of guitars out there to choose from.. could very possibly end up being a blessing in disguise !

Thanks so much for the condolences. It helps a lot. Like many of you (I suspect), I love The Beatles. It's really tough to know that I can't go downstairs, strap the Ric on and get "that sound". I had a whole repetoire of tunes that I used to tear through....Smithereens, Tom Petty, REM...kind of rough, not having that option. I was in love with that guitar..

Tommy

I would have sold the wife

Hmmmm.....maybe that's how I can finally get a 325

I sold another one today....Kramer Stagemaster that I've had since new....oh, the humanity!


Tommy

Tom, sorry you had to sell your Ric, but who knows? Maybe a better one is out there. When I find a guitar that just works for me, I stick with it for as long as I can. I should know, I've had the same four guitars since June of 2010. Nothing has left, nothing has come in.

Indeed. It's possible you'll find a better Ric. Maybe you'll luck out, once and if this economy gets better, and get a vintage Ric.

Don't fret, Tommy. When the time comes, you'll find another one.

Thanks for the words of encouragement...at least I can come here and smell the roses..

Tommy

Tommy---don't sweat it, you did the honorable thing, man.

I'd sell anything I have if it means paying your bills and keeping a roof over your family's head. They're just toys guitars, remember that!