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Topic: My new Rittenberry!!!!!!!!!!! |
Jim Hollingsworth
From:
Way out West
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Posted 19 Jul 2010 5:56 pm |
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Well after a good long wait she is finally in, and all I can say is AMEN! What a guitar!When I first opened the case I was amazed at how good it looked. When I got it home I was floored at the incredible tonefulness of the guitar. And well built? Very much so - Gary doesn't miss a single point in his guitars. I could not be more pleased........ Jim
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Jeremy Threlfall
From:
now in Western Australia
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Posted 19 Jul 2010 6:14 pm
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is that Rosewood mica?
looks fab |
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Vincent Serice
From:
Sulphur,Louisiana
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Posted 19 Jul 2010 6:33 pm
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Its a beauty Jim. Gary surely knows how to build them. A nicer guy you can't find. Enjoy!
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Jim Hollingsworth
From:
Way out West
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Posted 19 Jul 2010 6:42 pm
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| It is koa mica,,,, a special request. And it looks really good with the black & pearl inlay.... |
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Steve English
From:
Baja, Arizona
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Posted 19 Jul 2010 6:53 pm
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Another beautiful Rittenberry!
Congratulations.
Next month you'll like it even more than you do now, an so on, and so on.........  |
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Carl Kilmer
From:
East Central, Illinois
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Posted 19 Jul 2010 6:53 pm
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Jim that sure is a beauty. Gary called me this afternoon,
and told me he got it finished and you already had it.
I'm sure you're going to enjoy it, as much as I do mine.
Since I got mine, everyone tells me I play a lot better.
Wish you all the enjoyment and super picking with it.
Carl "Lucky" Kilmer
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aka "Lucky Kay"--Custom built Rittenberry SD10 3X5, Walker S/S, NV-112, and Hilton Pedal |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 19 Jul 2010 8:08 pm
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Welcome to the Ritt family Jim, 9x9 wow Gary told me it had 54 pulls on it. Thats about as loaded as they get. The more you play it the more you'll like it.
Mine has the best tone I've ever heard and just keeps getting better.
Again welcome to the club, that's an awesome Steel.
And Gary will take good care of you.
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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Bo Borland
From:
South Jersey -
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Posted 19 Jul 2010 10:28 pm
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Rick Schmidt
From:
Prescott AZ, USA
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Posted 20 Jul 2010 6:39 am
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I'm here to testify that Jim did in fact get himself a great guitar! I got to briefly play it on Saturday, and I can honestly say it's one of the nicest steel guitars I've ever seen. Punchy and bright, yet big round warm tones, all in one gorgeous and easy to play package.
Way to go Jim! |
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 20 Jul 2010 9:36 am
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| You only have to play one to fall in love with 'em! |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 20 Jul 2010 10:58 am
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that's one fine Ritt you got there Jim
many moons of happiness to both of ya's  |
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Michael Weaver
From:
Buffalo Grove, IL
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Posted 20 Jul 2010 12:26 pm
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| Any chance of a few shots from the back and also the underside? Also, please share your setup. Thanks!!!! |
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Larry Baker
From:
Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 20 Jul 2010 2:09 pm
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Just Curious, is a Rittenberry as good with Ice Cream as a Strawberry?????
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Mullen G2 SD10 3 & 5 The Eagle
NV112 amp===Earnie Ball V.P. |
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Michael Robertson
From:
Ventura, California. USA
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Posted 20 Jul 2010 2:21 pm
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That is truly a beautiful instrument.
Congratulations!
I’m sure it will serve you well. |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 20 Jul 2010 3:23 pm
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| Larry Baker wrote: |
| Just Curious, is a Rittenberry as good with Ice Cream as a Strawberry????? |
Larry I'm not sure but its worth Mullen over.
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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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Carl Kilmer
From:
East Central, Illinois
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Posted 20 Jul 2010 5:01 pm
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aka "Lucky Kay"--Custom built Rittenberry SD10 3X5, Walker S/S, NV-112, and Hilton Pedal |
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Jim Hollingsworth
From:
Way out West
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Posted 20 Jul 2010 6:23 pm The Ritt...
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 As requested here a pics of the back & undercarriage.
My copedant consists of Paul Franklin's changes and a few recommended by the incomparable Rick Schmidt (thanks bud!). The majority of the changes are on the C6 neck.
 If you email me I will reply with the Excel spreadsheet. Jim
I should add that the workmanship on the underside is every bit as stellar as the top! This bird really sings - and in tune! Thanks Gary - I owe you!
Jim |
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Charlie Thompson
From:
South Carolina, USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2010 5:34 pm
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| Beautiful..Congratulations Jim. |
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Joe Rogers
From:
Lake Charles, LA USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2010 8:45 pm
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That's a beaut !! Gary, you done outdone yerself!!
Joe Rogers |
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Steve Hotra
From:
Camas, Washington
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Posted 22 Jul 2010 8:23 pm
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Very Nice!
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Guitars: Rittenberry SD S-10, Gretsch Black Falcon. Effects: Wampler Paisley, Strymon Timeline, Sarno Earth Drive.
Fractal FM9
Amps: Mesa Express 5:25, Jazzkat Tomkat & Boss Katana head / various cabs. |
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Brandon Ordoyne
From:
Needville,Texas USA
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Posted 24 Jul 2010 3:50 pm
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That's very beautiful! I love the pearl inlay! Gary sure does a fine job! I sure do enjoy mine! 
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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Dennis Lee
From:
Forest Grove, Oregon, USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2010 6:18 am Beeeeautiful!
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I think I'm about ready for my third Rittenberry. I want Gary to wow the steel guitar community with a SD-U12 very soon. I have been in love with the Rittenberry now for several years. My latest is a 2008 SD-10 in black mica with sound to die for.
Now, if I could just steel, I mean steal some of Roger Crawford's speed picking, I'd be a happier man![/b] |
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2010 6:05 pm
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| Hey Dennis, just have Gary program the speed licks into your guitar. That's what I did! |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2010 7:23 pm
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So thats how its done Roger. 
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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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Jim Hollingsworth
From:
Way out West
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Posted 26 Jul 2010 9:19 am speed
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| I can't vouch for that but I can attest to the fact that Gary builds TONE into his guitars. Everyine who has heard this guitar has fallen in love with it. |
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