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     Mark Humphrey (Oldgoatguitars) New member Username: Oldgoatguitars Post Number: 5 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 68.56.250.69 |
Jim...thanks for the astute input. I can't imagine a top that thin! How does it stay in one piece? It's amazing. Are the cracks you've seen on the center seam? I have talked to some of my dealer friends who have seen them, and frankly, they don't get a very good review. One called the Ric acoustic "an eccentricity of a fine electric guitar builder". When I queried how they would hold up against the great acoustics, I was told they aren't even in the same class. I'm sure they are as good or better than the mediocre products offered by Taylor and newer Gibsons. I'm starting to lose my enthusiam a little, but I would still like to play one for my own edification. I think you might get a good price for your six string simply because of its rarity. Steve...my shop and my business is in my home. But, if you're going to be in Sarasota, let me know, and I'd be glad to show you my modest operation. I'm leaving for San Francisco March 24 and will return March 31. | ||
| Jim Creasy (Jcreasy) Junior Member Username: Jcreasy Post Number: 22 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 24.98.150.233 |
Mark, The top is really that thin... Maybe we can get together sometime and I'll let you check it out for yourself. Maybe I am just being hypercritical. Ask KH (although he now works for Rick so that may put him in a spot). As for holding up against the "... great ones," I'll restate my comment that I am not a luthier... So, a lot of what I like may actually be what just feels and sounds cool to me. I'm sure that if you had a flat top hand built, you could do "... better" or you could do exactly what you want. Let me put it this way on the mediocrity of the modern brands you've mentioned... I am a casual player of about 22 years... I may not be an expert but I know a good guitar when I play and hold one... I'll take the Pepsi challenge on modern Gibson's, Martin's and the like any day... My Rick is easier to play and I get good projection, good volume and good articulation out of it. I wouldn't go so far as others by comparing the 760 to Bennedetto's or finer archtops (different breed of cat), but I will tell you that my Rick (jumbo) compares very favorably to my old 60's Gibson (drreadnought). I've got to travel to Savannah soon on business and I'm bringing the acoustic to play a song I wrote for a friend of mine's son. Maybe we can coordinate the trip so you can enjoy a weekend in Savannah and spend some time with the guitar. Regards, JKC PS The splits were not at seams... Look at Mike Parks' site under sold guitars. One there was split and repaired. I also saw one in Minnesota but cannot remember if that was the same guitar. I've felt the difference in thickness between my Rick and my old Gibson but have not measured it... May be perception and may be the binding at the soundhold/rosette that is throwing me off, but I swear these things are thin up top... Anyone else agree? | ||
| Bill Henshell (Byu) Senior Member Username: Byu Post Number: 181 Registered: 04-2004 Posted From: 24.12.138.127 |
Mark, Here are some pics for you.        | ||
| Mark Peeks (Ibmindless) Junior Member Username: Ibmindless Post Number: 40 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 24.161.180.111 |
Nice looking pair there, Bill. The 12-string is gorgeous. About those thin tops - I've never seen a Ric acoustic in person, but I do know that thin is in. Taylor guitars are well known for having thinner tops; thin allows more vibration which obviously enhances the sound. And of course, the opposite is true as well... if you play a cheap guitar with a thick, laminated top, the sound will basically be dead. | ||
| Mark Humphrey (Oldgoatguitars) New member Username: Oldgoatguitars Post Number: 6 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 68.56.250.69 |
Thanks, Bill. Man, they sure look nice. It looks like they have a great finish. Now, I'm excited about getting one again. Pictures can say a thousand words! | ||
| Jim Creasy (Jcreasy) Junior Member Username: Jcreasy Post Number: 23 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 24.98.150.233 |
Yeah, that FireGlo is giving me Rick envy. | ||
| Noel Christian Riddell (Longhouse) Senior Member Username: Longhouse Post Number: 217 Registered: 04-2003 Posted From: 68.217.138.136 |
I'll tell you what it's giving me... | ||
| Bob Maggio (Zekmoe) New member Username: Zekmoe Post Number: 18 Registered: 06-2002 Posted From: 24.29.94.186 |
Are there any electronics in them? Can they be amplified? | ||
| paul wilczynski (Jingle_jangle) Senior Member Username: Jingle_jangle Post Number: 1101 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 63.193.9.8 |
There is an acoustic pickup option at time of ordering. | ||
| Jim Creasy (Jcreasy) Junior Member Username: Jcreasy Post Number: 24 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 24.98.150.233 |
And, you can get a Fishman pickup that is essentially a tape strip that sits underneath the saddle in the bridge. A wire feeds through the guitar and the jack is through the end-pin. No eq but I think Fishman makes an external preamp that you can clip to your strap. I am looking into that. Mine is amplified that way and I've played it live with a full band. |
