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Topic: Rittenberry and NV LTD steels what is the history? |
Scott Appleton
From:
Ashland, Oregon
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Posted 29 Nov 2009 8:44 pm |
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I recently purchased a Rittenberry rebuilt NV LTD. What is the history of the
NV LTD and Gary's own brand name steel guitars. |
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Tommy Alexander
From:
Friendswood, Texas 77546
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Posted 30 Nov 2009 4:32 am Rittenberry??
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Scott,
Gary is a pedal steel guitar genius builder in his own right and has been building guitars for a long time. The more guitars that he builds, he seems to add a little more or something better to it. A year ago when I bought mine, I didn't think it could be any better, then along comes someone else and it has an added attraction.
I'd bet that if you called Gary and ask him, he would give you a straight answer.
If the NV LTD plays good and has great tone, then you will have your answer.
Most likely the Rittenberry owners will probably jump in on this subject. Bill Dobbins, I am tellin' it right??? |
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Dennis Lee
From:
Forest Grove, Oregon, USA
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Posted 30 Nov 2009 9:12 am Weighing in!
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| For me, the Rittenberry is the only guitar. It's like a comfortable glove, a Ferrari, an angels harp! |
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Scott Howard
From:
Georgetown, TN, USA
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Posted 30 Nov 2009 9:51 am
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Didn't he build the LeGarrett also ? I have played a couple of them ,and they plated great. I am thinking they are between the Nashville LTD and the Ritenberry but I may be wrong.
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Ben Jones
From:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 30 Nov 2009 2:07 pm
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I love my Nash LTD! love it! would marry it if I could. 
Le Garritts, yes i think that is correct.
There is some controversy regarding the Nash LTD but I dont have the full story and dont want to get it wrong or tell half of it. |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 30 Nov 2009 5:39 pm
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Tommy, Your right. The LTD was his first steel which Doug Jerigan played for years. Next was the Lagaritt, now the best of all is the Rittenberry.
I think Gary Is building one of,if not the best Steel's in the world. Gary is becoming a force to reckoned with.
BD
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Custom Rittenberry SD10
Boss Katana 100 Amp
Positive Grid Spark amp
BJS Bars
Z~Legend Pro,Custom Tele
Honor our Vet's.
Now pass the gravy. |
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David Bolin
From:
Harrisburg, Illinois, USA
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Posted 30 Nov 2009 8:31 pm
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I have A Nashville Ltd. Sd-10 that Gary built for me in 1990. He was building the Doug Jernigan model at that time, which was the D-10. This has been my main guitar and It still looks and plays like new. Gary knows how to build'em.
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 30 Nov 2009 8:57 pm
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And David my friend you know how to play em.
BD
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Custom Rittenberry SD10
Boss Katana 100 Amp
Positive Grid Spark amp
BJS Bars
Z~Legend Pro,Custom Tele
Honor our Vet's.
Now pass the gravy. |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 1 Dec 2009 3:04 am
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| Ed Naylor was involved with the LTD brand name at the end. From what I remember on the forum he bought the Name and assets at the time. |
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Dennis Wireman
From:
North West Indiana 47978
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Posted 1 Dec 2009 5:01 am Rittenberry
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Gary is a remarkable builder and person. I had a Nashville LTD, two of his Rittenberrys and all were fine instruments, to play and sound ingrediable. Stay in tune great, I would recommend them to everyone. Have a 2009 Rittenberry sd-10 and man what a steel  . |
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Brandon Ordoyne
From:
Needville,Texas USA
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Posted 2 Dec 2009 9:59 am
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I sure do love mine!...TTT for Rittenberry 
Brandon
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'74 Emmons D10 P/P 8x5,'15 Rittenberry D10 8x5, Peavey Nashville 112, 400 & 1000, Fender Twin Reverb Tone Master, Hilton, Goodrich L120, Boss DD-3 and RV-3 |
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