Members rridner Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 I had always hoped that one day I would get the opportunity to check out a Bernie Rico guitar, but the price tag of the Handmade USAs made that for the most part a pipe dream - much like owning a USA Dean. When the Hybrids were announced/released - it seemed a bit more feasible, but still kind of hard to spend $1500 on an import guitar that I had never physically seen or played. A few wks ago, I was browsing the Rico website - just checking things out and noticed the Hybrids had gone down in price from the original $1500. I decided to give them a call. Much to my surprise Rico JR himself answered the phone! We talked about this and that for a while - mostly gear, guitars, etc - the usual stuff we all discuss. After the normal topics had gotten out of the way, I told him I was interested in getting my hands on one of the Hybrid Vixens. He told me he was discontinuing the line, to focus more on the Handmade stuff & that he was blowing the remaining Hybrids out! The price he gave me was downright shocking! Rico JR is a stand up guy and has been a pleasure to deal with. He is very accomodating and easy going. If you have ever thought about getting a Rico Hybrid - NOW is the time to do so! He has a few left in Black, Gun Metal & Metallic Blood Red. You will be shocked at the quote you receive! He sets the guitar up to the tuning of your choice & with your preferred string gauge as well. My Vixen should be here next week and it is coming with all kinds of case candy - Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity, Rico JR Guitars T-Shirt and a Guitar Tool Kit! I cannot wait for this guitar to show up at my door! If it is anything like I have heard and read - it will smoke any guitar I have touched! Product Information Brand:: Bernie Rico Jr. Guitars Model: Vixen Hybrid Guitar Electronics: 1 volume, 1 three way toggle, 1 tone Number of Pickups: 2 Pickup Types: EMG 81(b)/85(n) Bridge Type: Original Floyd Rose Tremolo Finish: Poly Urethane Technology: Bernie Rico Jr. Hybrid Technology Electric Guitar Type: 6 String Electric Guitar - Right handed Construction: Neck Through Configuration Neck Thru Module: 3 piece maple neck (no dovetail) Neck Profile: C shape at the center, D shape at the sides Binding: Neck binding only Wings: Solid Selected Mahogany Fret Board: 24 Fret Ebony fret board Fret board Radius: 16 " Lock Nut: 41 mm/1 5/8 in width Inlays: Diamond Shaped Mother of Pearl Inlays and traditional side dot position markers Hardware Color: Black Tuners: Grover Imperials Case: High quality hard shell, form fitted - heavy duty latches and hinges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 I'm thinking this is a troll? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 58flame Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 I think he's genuinely excited. I hope he enjoys the new axe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GreatDane Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 easily-excitable noob or amateurish spam-zombie; you be the judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xcml5 Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 Tell us the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sharkfin Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 Those remind me of the Jackson Demmelition King Vs. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rridner Posted October 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 no troll here - just excited! don't post here often, so it may come off that way. rest assured, when I get my guitar - there will be PRON-A-PLENTY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sixstringer76 Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 The Bernie Rico Jr Vixen came quite a while before the Jackson Demmelition and I'll bet a dime to a dollar that the Vixen is a much better guitar. Congrats ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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