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Larry Lenhart


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Post  Posted 18 May 2017 6:55 am    
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There is something about the sound that comes out of this steel that I just love ! You can feel the vibes thru the console, even without being plugged in. Very mellow and sweet to my ears...I have the top neck tuned to A6th and the bottom to C6th...the A6th is my favorite, but they both sound great. I was going to go with E13th on the bottom, but I just dont play that tuning that often. I play it thru a Roland Cube 30 and it seems to be a good match. I have other non pedal steels, but for now this is my "go to" steel...maybe a Clinesmith some day Smile
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Bill Sinclair


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Post  Posted 18 May 2017 10:18 am    
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Nice! I know you were jonesin' for one of these. Looks like you found a nice one. Do you think that's original or been refinished? You mostly see them with the sort of reddish brown natural finish/stain.
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Mark Eaton


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Post  Posted 18 May 2017 11:00 am    
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That's really stylish - do you know which years these were produced?
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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 18 May 2017 11:11 am    
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Larry,
That is one sharp looking guitar! Very Happy
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Bill Creller

 

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Post  Posted 18 May 2017 11:33 am    
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The same logo plates over the tuners were used on bakelites around 1950 & a bit later I believe. So I suspect that it's in that era...
Beautiful instrument, and the best part is that you like it !! Very Happy
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C. E. Jackson


Post  Posted 18 May 2017 11:52 am    
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Beautiful steel, Larry.

C. E. Smile
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Chris Templeton


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Post  Posted 18 May 2017 12:02 pm    
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Larry, ever thought about parting it out? KIDDING!
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Bill Groner


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Post  Posted 18 May 2017 12:02 pm     steel
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WOW, that is impressive. Love the look of that one! You don't even have to wind the strings all purdy......just cover em up! BEAUTIFUL Very Happy
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 18 May 2017 1:11 pm    
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Great looking steel guitar! I love the color. Rickenbacker designed this model to compete with the popular Fender Stringmaster in the 1950s. I'd say they hit it out of the park. It's more stylish and comfortable looking than the Stringmaster IMO.
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Scott Duckworth


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Post  Posted 18 May 2017 1:44 pm    
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Nice! Whoa!
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Larry Lenhart


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Post  Posted 18 May 2017 3:29 pm    
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Thanks guys for all the nice comments about the steel. The gentleman I bought it from said it had been painted black when he got it...I am considering having it redone in a red that I have seen other Rickenbackers in this area.
I do really appreciate all the positive comments about this steel...I bought it from a gentleman here on the forum. It really does have a rich mellow tone to it, and thats the best part. I wouldnt even consider refinishing it except that it had already been painted before I got it.
Thanks again...this forum is best !!
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Rick Bernauer

 

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Post  Posted 18 May 2017 4:52 pm    
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I think it would look great painted red. Smile
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 18 May 2017 4:56 pm    
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I like the black finish. I'd leave it that way unless it's a poor paint job.
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Joe Burke

 

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Post  Posted 18 May 2017 7:43 pm    
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It would look good any colour. A real beauty!
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Larry Lenhart


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Post  Posted 18 May 2017 8:49 pm     Re: steel
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Bill Groner wrote:
WOW, that is impressive. Love the look of that one! You don't even have to wind the strings all purdy......just cover em up! BEAUTIFUL Very Happy


That made me laugh ! I hadnt thought about that, but with the way I wind strings putting them on, thats another plus for this one !! I really like the looks of those tuner covers...sets off the steel.
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Stefan Robertson


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Post  Posted 19 May 2017 12:45 am    
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Nice Steel.
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Jack Hanson


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San Luis Valley, USA
Post  Posted 19 May 2017 7:54 am    
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Nice guitar, Larry.

I know this will sound sacrilegious to some, but in my opinion, Leo Fender never built a pickup that was in the same ballpark as any of the Ric horseshoe magnet units.

Nor has anyone else. Those folks at Electro String really had a winner the first time out of the box.
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Stephen Abruzzo

 

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Post  Posted 19 May 2017 9:04 am    
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So simple in design........PERFECTION!
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Andy Volk


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Post  Posted 19 May 2017 10:11 am    
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Elegant industrial design. Beautiful guitar. Congratulations, Larry.
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 19 May 2017 10:33 am    
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Original blonde (these came with a brown finish too) vs. refinished black. Notice that the fretboards have been changed or painted over. So a full restoration would mean new fretboards too. I kinda like the guitar as it is.




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Roman Sonnleitner


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Post  Posted 19 May 2017 12:24 pm    
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Very pretty - I would leave the color as it is, looks great, original or not...
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Erv Niehaus


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Post  Posted 19 May 2017 12:37 pm    
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Black guitars sound better. Rolling Eyes
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 19 May 2017 1:04 pm    
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Quote:
Black guitars sound better.


Erv, that started as a joke here a few years ago, but some of our newer members believe it's true! Surprised
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Erv Niehaus


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Post  Posted 19 May 2017 1:10 pm    
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Black guitars sound better if you play them while wearing black shoes also. Whoa!
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Larry Lenhart


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Ponca City, Oklahoma
Post  Posted 19 May 2017 2:51 pm    
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Interestingly, I did order new fretboards for the Ricky...I say "new" but they are off another Rickenbacker from that time frame...I was thinking of putting double tape on the "new" ones and leave these originals on...would that work out okay you think ? I am open to suggestions about that. You guys about have me convinced to leave the black as it is, original or not !
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