Members bee3 Posted January 12, 2015 Members Share Posted January 12, 2015 I've sort of inherited this guitar, at least for now, from a troubled friend of mine. You may remember a post I made a few years ago where a couple of friends of mine and I had done an intervention for him and tried to get him help. At that time, we pooled together some money and bought him a guitar and amp as well... something for him to focus on as he worked through his troubles. Things didn't really pan out... he's gone downhill even further. I found out a few months ago that he jumped ship and moved to Key Largo... and now is in jail. It's terribly sad. He left all his possessions behind at a mutual friend's house, one of which was a Fender Rhodes I had given him back in the 90s. Long story short, our mutual friend asked me to come over and help sort through his stuff... he has to find somewhere to store it. I retrieved my Rhodes and rescued this Rickenbacker 330/12. The Ric was something he always offered to loan to me indefinitely for as long as I needed it... On my way home from getting this stuff, I called him... (this was before he was in jail)... and let him know that I have the Rhodes and Ric and when he comes home, they'll be all fixed up and waiting for him. Yesterday, I finally took the Ric to a friend who is really savvy with guitar work. He's cleaned it up... said it had 20 years of filth and grime caked on it... he's cutting a new pickguard as we speak. Can't wait to see it. Here's to hoping my buddy makes it back up here and gets playing again. In the meantime, this beautiful Ric is in good hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phaeton Posted January 12, 2015 Members Share Posted January 12, 2015 Nice guitar, and I hope your friend can straighten out some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stormin1155 Posted January 13, 2015 Members Share Posted January 13, 2015 You're a good friend. I wish the best for your friend, meanwhile, enjoy the Ric. A Ric has always been on my guitar bucket list..... some day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted January 13, 2015 Members Share Posted January 13, 2015 Sorry to hear about your friend. Sometimes things don't work out and you can't help the person for whatever reason. What matters is that you were there when he needed you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members speakerjones Posted January 13, 2015 Members Share Posted January 13, 2015 Sorry to hear of your friend's misfortunes. At least he can rest easy in knowing some of his valuables are with a true friend rather than a pawn shop. Maybe incarceration will straighten him out and you'll get your friend back. In the meantime, enjoy that Ric in great health and conscience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bee3 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2015 My buddy cleaned up the guitar... I don't have it back in my possession yet, but he sent me these pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted January 13, 2015 Members Share Posted January 13, 2015 Looks great! He did a really nice job on the guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bee3 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Members Share Posted January 20, 2015 She's all done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thatsbunk Posted January 20, 2015 Members Share Posted January 20, 2015 looks great... I aspire to get a ricky 12 string one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tony Burns Posted January 21, 2015 Members Share Posted January 21, 2015 As far as 12 string electrics go -that would be my choice . i own an old 60's era Vox phantom 12 ( need tuners -which are impossible to find )The rick would be my choice if i could ever swing it -your a nice person for doing that - i know having a decent guitar around threw tough times helps -your friend will appreciate what you did for him - God bless you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guildfire Posted January 22, 2015 Members Share Posted January 22, 2015 Nice looking Rick. Wish I had one. Guess my Dano 12er will have to do for now. How is it restringing those things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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