Cruznolfart Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 My goodness' date=' I was so impressed and surprised at your insightful witty and thought provoking reply to my post that I almost fell out my chair, I mean surely if Mark Twain were alive he’d be cowering in fear at your towering intellect and disdain for the mundane! I salute you sir, and await you predictably forthcoming edification with baited breath![/quote'] "Baited" in the sense you use it would actually be "bated", a contraction of "abated". Welcome to the forums. :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upl8tr Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 "Baited" in the sense you use it would actually be "bated"' date=' a contraction of "abated". Welcome to the forums. [cool'] Thank you Sir, for pointing out my inadequacy, I stand corrected. It would appear that getting a contraction wrong would further serve to confirm that not only am I too young to have an opinion of any consequence, but that I am also stooped as well! Thank you for welcoming me to the forum; it has been a pleasure so far......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWP37 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I would have to be literally starving before I'd depart from my 360/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upl8tr Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 I would have to be literally starving before I'd depart from my 360/12. Hi DWP37, I’m relatively new here, and it is becoming apparent to me that you (I) have to make yourself very clear when posting, just to confirm I’m deffo not having a pop at Ricks, in any way whatsoever. What I mean was that I suddenly realised that for no quantifiable reason I did not like them, not that they were inferior or anything like that! What I was asking (trying) to find out was if other people here had felt the same way about a guitar, any kind of guitar no matter who makes it. (Basically, what I’m saying is that if you won the guitar in a raffle you would send a friend to collect it, kind of thing! Lol ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Thank you Sir' date=' for pointing out my inadequacy, I stand corrected. It would appear that getting a contraction wrong would further serve to confirm that not only am I too young to have an opinion of any consequence, but that I am also stooped as well! Thank you for welcoming me to the forum; it has been a pleasure so far......................... [/quote'] With respect, a simple misspelling or the correction thereof is hardly cause for such lamentation. Your character was never in question. "Stooped" in the sense your are using it, should be spelled "stupid". Unless, of course, your meaning is that you have poor posture or some health-related issue that causes you to stoop over. And no one implied anything as regards your intellect. You needn't be so sensitive. There are a variety of personalities and senses of humor here. It may take some time to become familiar and comfortable. I'm sure, if you give us and yourself a chance, you'll enjoy it here. But it doesn't always happen in the first 30 posts. Relax, enjoy and keep a smile in your heart. It's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWP37 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Hi DWP37' date=' I’m relatively new here, and it is becoming apparent to me that you (I) have to make yourself very clear when posting, just to confirm I’m deffo not having a pop at Ricks, in any way whatsoever. What I mean was that I suddenly realised that for no quantifiable reason I did not like them, not that they were inferior or anything like that! What I was asking (trying) to find out was if other people here had felt the same way about a guitar, any kind of guitar no matter who makes it. (Basically, what I’m saying is that if you won the guitar in a raffle you would send a friend to collect it, kind of thing! Lol ) [/quote'] No offense taken or anything. I actually can not stand the mass of the head stock. Sounds beautiful but I can only accurately play it while sitting down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I’ve never held one let alone played one so how can I say I hate them? I dunno but I do! Now' date=' does this mean I am I a freak, or is this something others can identify with?[/quote'] I've never held or played one either but a Rick is very high on my list of guitars that I want. But, I'm basing my wants on having heard them on lots of recordings and liking what I heard. You're basing your feelings not on anything about the guitar itself, but on some sales guy who got on your nerves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I was with you until the part about the 620.ANYBODY who's ever played one knows the 381-V69 is the way to go! Damn. I stand corrected. And I saw that someone has a 325. On some of the smaller Ricks, like the 325, my fingers do not fit between the upper frets. Weird, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Back in the olden days <grin> I played a Rick in a rock band. I have good memories of playing and the relatively heavy weight of the guitar I used, but - not even of the neck, really. I think this thread is a great proof of my "big deal" that people should play a guitar to make purchase decisions even more than "type" or even "sound." If it doesn't "feel" like it's "your guitar" and is a part of you, you have two choices: Never feel comfortable playing it and therefore why bother, or you can play it so much that your body positioning (from hands to arms even to positioning your head and the rest of your carcass) makes subtle changes to adopt to it. Joe Pass went from a solidbody Fender at one point to a 175 shape. <grin> I dunno. I'm personally convinced that at some point the feel of the instrument for the player is more important than any other factor. You can always make changes to electronics or tuning pegs... and who cares about comments about "gee, why do you play THAT style?" m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Hate! As much as dem00n hates EMGs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak show Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I salute you sir' date=' and await you predictably forthcoming edification with baited breath![/quote'] I once knew a guy with "baited breath". For some reason he never caught any fish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 On some of the smaller Ricks' date=' like the 325, my fingers do not fit between the upper frets. Weird, eh?[/quote']Yeah, there's certainly differences in their line that escape most people. I'm not big on short scale stuff like you mention, but I do okay with the super skinny necks like the 381. I've wanted a 650 Dakota for the longest time, the neck on them is actually pretty beefy. And as I said, I need a 620, and a... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 What's to hate? I'm about 50/50 on the look of em but I love the sound I've heard come out of some of em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 My kitten... My kitten smells funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Yeah, but once you get past the smell you got it licked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 DWP37 BTW, I've had a print of what's in your avatar on one wall or another in my presence for roughly 45 years. It's so faded I'd forgotten the un-blue of the piece. <grin> What bothers me now is that the old guitarist looks younger than I do. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWP37 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 DWP37 BTW' date=' I've had a print of what's in your avatar on one wall or another in my presence for roughly 45 years. It's so faded I'd forgotten the un-blue of the piece. <grin> What bothers me now is that the old guitarist looks younger than I do. m [/quote'] His blue period was always my favorite. I always liked "Guernica" too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 My kitten... My kitten smells funny. A visit to the local clinic will fix her up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I wanted a Ricky for a while and when I asked advice from the forum I got very possitive responces regarding the instrument. The sound is gorgeous but once I actually held one I realized it was not comfortable to play. The neck suited me just fine, though I'd prefer no varnish on the fretboard. It was that body that wasn't the most comfy. I'll stick to Gibs and Fenders. Gretchies are catching my ears too >.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Ok, I'll say it. They hate you too! :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upl8tr Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Ok' date=' I'll say it. They hate you too! :D[/quote'] ROFL, Touché. And while we're on the subject, what about those reverse headstock strats, Ewwwwwwwww! Just sayin thats all.....................:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 ROFL' date=' Touché. [lol'] And while we're on the subject, what about those reverse headstock strats, Ewwwwwwwww! Just sayin thats all..................... Your one of those guys who likes those shity ESP's? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upl8tr Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Your one of those guys who likes those ****y ESP's? :D Fraid not' date=' look close n you'll see this dont even look like an ESP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upl8tr Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 I'll stick to Gibs and Fenders. Gretchies are catching my ears too >.< Sound advice if ever i heard it!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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