| Author | Message | ||
     Mark Saunders (1ststatestereo) New member Username: 1ststatestereo Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 70.32.163.79 |
I cant get my mind off a 381. I know they are much more than any other Rick, but is it worth it? | ||
| Jeffrey Scott (Jps) Senior Member Username: Jps Post Number: 3061 Registered: 02-2003 Posted From: 66.72.161.116 |
Yes. | ||
| Howard Bishop (Ozover50) Senior Member Username: Ozover50 Post Number: 767 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 220.240.241.114 |
I believe you now have the unqualified, definitive answer, Mark! Welcome on board, by the way.........  | ||
| Mark Saunders (1ststatestereo) New member Username: 1ststatestereo Post Number: 2 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 70.32.163.79 |
well i guess that settles it! thanks for the welcome! I have been browsing this forum for a while, but i just signed up. | ||
| Jeffrey Scott (Jps) Senior Member Username: Jps Post Number: 3064 Registered: 02-2003 Posted From: 66.72.161.116 |
I didn't even see that! Welcome Mark. | ||
| Mick Kern (Expomick) Member Username: Expomick Post Number: 58 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 67.68.34.46 |
Is a 381 worth it? Oui. | ||
| Mick Kern (Expomick) Member Username: Expomick Post Number: 59 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 67.68.34.46 |
And Paul will now, in his very enjoyable style, tell you why... | ||
| paul wilczynski (Jingle_jangle) Senior Member Username: Jingle_jangle Post Number: 1954 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 24.23.164.148 |
Welcome, Mark! I was very fortunate in that my first Rick 6 was a 381. It was love at first sight. I've had it for 5 months now, and it's finally settled in, as have I. In brief: There is nothing like one of these in the world. The best example I can give is that no matter which of my other guitars I play, returning to the 381 brings into sharp focus how superior of an instrument it is. The neck, action, and tone possibilities are fantastic. That's ignoring the sheer physical beauty of the instrument, which by the way, is impossible. Cost? Yep. they're pricey--sort of. But I have several instruments by other manufacturers in the same price range, and they are made overseas. Ricks are American-made with the same methods and skills as they always have been, in many cases by the same skilled people who've been making them for years. American-made Gretsches cost nearly 3X as much, if you can find one, and then you've gotta be a Gretschhead and a wealthy collector to boot. Fender Custom Shop stuff starts out where a 381 is, and goes up--way up--from there. Suggested list on a 381 is around $3K. You can find a new one for under $2K. My advice? Black or a custom color--they're out there. But you can't go wrong, whatever color. | ||
| paul wilczynski (Jingle_jangle) Senior Member Username: Jingle_jangle Post Number: 1955 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 24.23.164.148 |
Great MC timing, Mick! | ||
| Mark Saunders (1ststatestereo) New member Username: 1ststatestereo Post Number: 5 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 70.32.163.79 |
i was thinking about a FireGlo one. I just sold a 360/12 in order to get a C63, but I want a 6 string. What color is yours, Paul? Can i get a pic? thanks |
