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Topic: Rickenbacker DW-16/ SOLD-- SOLD-- SOLD |
Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 3:28 pm |
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One owner, 1950-ish Rickenbacker double-8 steel guitar, post war 1.25 inch pickups. Guitar is in excellent condition. Has never been hocked, or damaged. Chrome is all highly polished, no tarnish, flaking or rust. Three extendable legs, solid, no shaking, great for sitting or standing.
Has both volume & tone knobs with neck selector toggle switch. String thro' the body with chrome tail piece.
Factory hardshell case, is solid, all hinges and latches work. Small piece of 'trim' on case is missing but does not adversely affect security or appearance.
This guitar has been owned since new by one professional steel guitarist, played only in Oregon, once on television and once in a recording studio.
I'm seeking $1,500 cash for this wonderful musical instrument. Pix are on eBay. First come first served.
Last edited by Ray Montee on 7 Oct 2009 4:43 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Brian Pelky
From:
Portland, OR
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Posted 2 Aug 2009 3:46 pm Email sent
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Hi Ray...email sent.
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 3 Aug 2009 10:57 pm Up, up and away!
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 10 Aug 2009 12:31 pm It's easy to figure.....................
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You guys that once upon a time were highly interested in Richenbacker double-8, DW-16's, aren't interested now 'cause you know my backside is up against fire with my lil' wife, right?
You all are just wantin' me to be singed really bad.
I only want to sell it 'cause I need the bucks to be put back in the family savings and to quiet down my lil' wife's vocal protestations over having purchased the two recent Rickenbachers that were my very last guitar purachases. |
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Jon Nygren
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Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 11 Aug 2009 5:15 am
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I own a blonde version, i've had it for a few weeks now. If I had not gotten that one i'd be buying Rays!
These are amazing guitars and can be hard to find. I've owned several Fender dual pros, And these are similar...but BETTER IMO. Any of you guys looking for a quality double 8 will not be disappointed. The workmanship/sound is tough to beat. |
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Jim Waldrop
From:
Alabama, USA
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Posted 11 Aug 2009 3:00 pm Rickenbacker DW 16
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I bought one exactly like Ray's a few weeks ago. I love it and don't plan on ever selling. I was going to buy a fender but like the tone of the DW 16 better.
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Georgeboards D8 Twin Princess, Fender Custom T8, Fender Stringmaster T8, Pre-war Rickenbacher 7string bakelite, Clinesmith D8 pedal steel, Clinesmith T8 non pedal steel, Simmons Genesis PSG, Simmons D10 psg, Peavey NV 112, Fender 65Princeton Reverb, Roland Cube |
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 11 Aug 2009 4:04 pm Thanks Jon & Jim..............
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I appreciate your kind words about this guitar.
You are 100% correct! This is an extremely fine g'tar and all metal parts are tarnish, rust free, including the "ARM RESTS(??)" over the pickups.
A fabulous g'tar and a real work-horse. |
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Rose Sinclair
From:
Austin, TX, USA
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Posted 19 Aug 2009 8:17 am Rickenbacker DW-16
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Hi Ray
Email sent.
Rose |
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Pat Goodbla
From:
Longview, Washington
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Posted 20 Aug 2009 7:13 am D-8
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What is the link to the pics? Did a search and couldn't find them.
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 20 Aug 2009 8:14 am Good Day Pat!
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The photo's were on eBay but since that auction has closed, the photo's are gone.
If you'd care to provide me with your email address I'll be happy to provide you with snapshots. OK?
We very much enjoy your band and will try to get out to hear you as often as possible.
The photo's went out to you around 7:30 PM on Thurs.
evening. The went to your email address. |
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Miller Adams
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 26 Aug 2009 1:38 pm
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ray
email sent ... would like some pics if possible
miller
madams2nciinc.com |
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 27 Aug 2009 4:35 pm
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Ray, you know you don't want to sell it, you want to keep it. Keep the guitar and sell the wife instead. 
Or just tell her that Alan Brookes says it's quite normal to have as many steel guitars as you have, and you'll leave them to her in your will, so she'll have an investment for the future. 
I hate to see someone part with an instrument he's loved and cared for all these years.  |
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 28 Aug 2009 9:03 am Many THANKS to Alan!
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Alan......many thanks to you for your thot's on 'the wife' vs. 'the g'tar'.
I've already used the "investment" strategy and pointed out to the little lady that the WILL.....will be her foundation for all sorts of increasing value and presteige........as a result of my long-range planning for her security.
THANKS VERY MUCH for uploading the photo's on this SGF page. VERY NICE of you, to be sure.
The wife just approved my recent acquisition of two late 1960's Rickenbackers, one a Jerry Byrd single neck model; the other, a double neck long scale of the same model design.
Yes, I do hate to get rid of any of my musical instruments. I let my first Gibson sgl-6, and matching amp-1948, get away from as I did with my 1950's triple-8 Fender and 4x10's Bassman amp.
But I did promise her I'd sell 'something' when she let me get the two other recent purchases, and, she did suggest and book all aspects of our trip to St.Louis in September. So, I must remain honest and truthful........or good fortunate might not again fall upon me... |
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Alan Brookes
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Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 28 Aug 2009 4:01 pm Re: Many THANKS to Alan!
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| Ray Montee wrote: |
| ...But I did promise her I'd sell 'something' when she let me get the two other recent purchases... |
That "something" could be a tone bar.
(I hope she doesn't read the Forum or she'll be after me with a frying pan, and NOT the sort you play.  ) |
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 28 Sep 2009 5:11 pm Still waiting for a new home................
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| Wonderful dbl-8 Rickenbacher, 1965 mdl. still for sale. |
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 7 Oct 2009 4:41 pm THANKS to the marvels of this FORUM...........
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This wonderful guitar has been sold.....
This it only the third guitar that I've ever parted company with. I've regreted selling my Gibson -150 model; my triple-8 Fender and NOW...my dbl.-8 Ric.
I know this one will be in good hands in Hawaii so the stress level has been reduced somewhat. And of course, the wife has calmed down a little and that's what it's all about right? |
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Geoff Cline
From:
Southwest France
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Posted 7 Oct 2009 5:59 pm
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| Congrats Ray. Only 3? That's says a lot....in a good way. |
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