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Steve Honum

 

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Oregon, USA
Post  Posted 29 Sep 2000 10:44 am    
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When I caught Biller & Wakefield at the Culver Saloon in L.A., Wakefield was playing a double 8 Rick with 3 legs fully extended. Similar to an early Fender but with the Ricky horseshoe pickups. It sounded great and looked cool too. Brendon from The Blue Hawaiians was playing a similar guitar at the Lava Lounge recently, although his had four legs. Are these twin neck Ricks with legs quite rare and when they turn up what kind of prices do they go for?? Any feed-back would be appreciated. By the way The Blue Hawaiians were really very entertaining, especially on the surf/ spy type instrumentals. Unfortunately I had to leave before they finished their set (had to start work early the next day- those Hollywood clubs have a late start!). I don't think these guys gig around L.A. too much but I hope to catch them again. This one wasn't even advertised, though it was 'listed' in the entertainment section of the LA Weekly.
Hare mae,
Steve Honunu

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Chris DeBarge

 

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Boston, Mass
Post  Posted 1 Oct 2000 3:23 pm    
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Steve,
They don't seem to be that rare, and the one's I've seen aren't too expensive, about $400-600. Never played one so I can't speak about that, Wakefield gets a great sound though! Of course, he could get a great sound with a piece of twine on a 2x4.
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Brandin


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Newport Beach CA. USA
Post  Posted 1 Oct 2000 6:28 pm    
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Steve, my Ric has three legs. It was made in the 50's, and is solid wood. I was also playin' thru my 1956 Rickenbacker M-15 amp.
Next time come over and say hello.
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Ray Montee


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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
Post  Posted 2 Oct 2000 7:32 am    
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My dbl-8 Ric with dark wooden finish, rounded or molded corners and 3 legs....is a great little intstrument. It has fabulous sustain, superb tone and light weight. I paid about $300 +/- in the mid-60's. I've seen a couple of the square models both dbl/trpl but was not at all impressed.
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