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My holy grail is due to arrive on Monday. It's a 1957 model 1000 tulip which is the spitting image of my very first rick that I bought when I was sixteen, for $75. This one has cost me considerably more but, hey, it's only money. A small price to pay for buying back a beloved piece of my youth, I guess. I still remember how much fun that little guitar was to play.

So cross your fingers for me for a happy landing. Pics will be posted on arrival.

Kira, think about switching the black rubber "bridge" with a regular Ric adjustable bridge.

Thanks, John. The voice of experience?

I've actually got one, so I may just do that.

Well, yes. Its kind of a kiddie guitar until you switch the original bridge. Use heavy gauge strings (ala 325). Will make a huge difference.

Well, I'm just the kiddie to play one. Copy on the heavy strings, thanks.

Anticipa...........................................................................tion

Ants a pissin, taste 'em

Congrats Kira! It's gonna be a looooong weekend.

I know, right!

Here's the one, for sale recently: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=408826&p=796515&hilit

Congrats, can't wait to see the pics!

I love the little black bridges on those!!! esp with the two bumps to seat it in the metal assembly. They're nifty!

Congrats Kira. Looking forward to the pics.

We share in your enthusiasm and anticipation ....

8mileshigher wrote:We share in your enthusiasm and anticipation ....

You don't mean there are others around here who are interested in buying back their youth?

kiramdear wrote:

8mileshigher wrote:We share in your enthusiasm and anticipation ....

You don't mean there are others around here who are interested in buying back their youth?

Certain parts, sure. Other parts... No way!