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 lars
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I really shouldn't be looking for guitars - next time somebody ask me to help I'll have to say no.

I've always just assumed that Rickenbackers were out of the question - but then I found this - approx $2000 here in Norway (just about the same price as a American Standard Strat..)

http://www.vintagegitar.no/content/view/677/56/

Please tell me I can't afford it!! Please tell me I don't need it! What shall I do - is there a cure?

(I will have to call my bank one of these days to tell them how much I need for the apartement I've just bought - No! don't even think of it! :roll: )

...only thing I know how to do is to keep on keepin' on...

LARS kolberg http://www.facebook.com/sangerersomfolk


   
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(@slejhamer)
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Sweeeet! Get it!

Oh, sorry, that didn't help ...

8)

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(@kingpatzer)
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I'd like to help, but since I just picked up a GT-8 I have absolutely no need for, I'm just not the one to do it . . .

In all seriousness, though, that's a great looking axe, and a very good price.

"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." -- HST


   
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 lars
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Thanks guys - I knew I could count on you - or wait... :-)

I don't even have a wife to answer to anymore ...

lars

...only thing I know how to do is to keep on keepin' on...

LARS kolberg http://www.facebook.com/sangerersomfolk


   
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(@dan-t)
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Go get it & bring it home right now! :D

Glad I could help! :mrgreen: :wink:

Dan

"The only way I know that guarantees no mistakes is not to play and that's simply not an option". David Hodge


   
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(@dogbite)
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darn you Lars. in the back of my mind I have been thinking about Richenbackers. maybe I have been listening to Tom Petty ...now you have fueled the fire. I have GAS.

cool guitar. that black color is classic.

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 Bish
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Don't buy it, NOT.

You don't need it, NOT.

You have too many guitars already, NOT.

You can only play one at a time...SO?

Sorry, guess I'm not much help, either. :twisted:

Bish

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(Credit TwistedLefty for the pic.)

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(@trueg)
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Rick's sound really muddy. If your gonna get one get a 12 string. Don't buy this one.


   
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 Nuno
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Congrats Lars! Nice guitar!

Go ahead! 8)


   
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 lars
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(Credit TwistedLefty for the pic.)

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LOL, ROTFL, LMAO etc :-D

TrueG: You serious now? With humbuckers it wont sound like a strat, I know - but I can't be THAT bad? Do you have first hand experience?

And seriously - I kinda have a faint hope that it is true...

Nuno - :-D

...only thing I know how to do is to keep on keepin' on...

LARS kolberg http://www.facebook.com/sangerersomfolk


   
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(@musica23)
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lars,

I've been trying to help you all day...by not posting anything. :wink:

That is one beautiful, collectible guitar. I've never heard of a Rickenbacker being "muddy" sounding. Maybe someone really is trying to help you! :lol: I have a Ric bass that's not even muddy sounding! I've always heard the guitars described as "jangly" (which is also what I hear on record). Hmmm...Well, I'm sure you'll try it before you buy it...right???

Good luck, congrats, or something like that...! :D

Love and Peace or Else,
CC


   
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 lars
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Thank you musica - appreciated your help

From my bass playing brother I've been told that bass players often have a hate/love thing with Rickenbacker basses. Why is it you like yours?

Try before I buy :shock: why is that? I know I want that guitar :lol:

Seriously - it is kinda strange. Last week I bought a new apartment for me and my kids. Something like 300 000$, or between 5-6 of my current yearly salary. I spendt max 5 minutes in the appartement before I made a decision that I wanted to buy it. I can easily spend twice a much time going to a shop to save $2,5 in groceries. Rational? I don't think so

And - of course the RIckenbackers do not have humbuckers - I dunno where that came from

And - TrueG - yes I will actually consider a 12 string :shock:
- EDIT: 2-3 years waiting list? :shock: Anyone out there going to norway soon?

...only thing I know how to do is to keep on keepin' on...

LARS kolberg http://www.facebook.com/sangerersomfolk


   
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(@twistedlefty)
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nice, i say feed the beast (gas)

#4491....


   
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