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Scott Truax

 

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Florida
Post  Posted 27 Jan 2015 12:15 pm    
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I got my new Ritt Prestige a few weeks ago, and thought I'd post a few pics to show you what Gary's
building these days.



His new Prestige sports a lacquered under carriage,
jeweled aluminum, round stainless cross shafts, quick
change bell cranks, and full width sound post/changer
stops; just to name a few.



Excellent clarity and string separation. The highs
are crisp and crystal clear, but not harsh. GREAT
mids that to me are bold and crunchy, and very pleasing. Typical of Gary's guitars are the mechanics and fit & finish. Mechanics are smooth and effortless. And, craftsmanship is always top notch.





This is my 3rd. Rittenberry. And, for me. this
guitar has it all! Thanks Gary !!!


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Tom Gorr

 

From:
Three Hills, Alberta
Post  Posted 27 Jan 2015 2:30 pm    
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Great review...Congrats...
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mtulbert


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Plano, Texas 75023
Post  Posted 27 Jan 2015 3:20 pm    
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Very nice guitar. I have one on the way. Should be here in May. He builds a great guitar and is a total gentleman to boot.

Enjoy.

Mark
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Ronnie Crownover

 

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Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 28 Jan 2015 7:41 am     prestige by Gary Rittenberry
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I own a regular ritt.I love it.this prestige is more of the classy pedal steel in the world.
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Dick Wood


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Springtown Texas, USA
Post  Posted 28 Jan 2015 8:38 am    
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I wish I had a pretty new guitar.
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Roger Francis

 

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kokomo,Indiana, USA
Post  Posted 29 Jan 2015 10:17 am    
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Beautiful Ritt, i can see that there is a few extra spings on the bottom in front of the changer, could you tell us what they are for? Thanks
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Scott Truax

 

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Florida
Post  Posted 29 Jan 2015 12:10 pm     Rittenberry Prestige
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Thanx to all for your kind words about the Rittenberry. It performs as well as it looks, too.

Mark: When you get yours, I'm sure you'll love it.

Ronnie: It IS a fine looking guitar. Some of the changes that I mentioned in my post were the result
of a long process by Wayne Dahl and Gary to
produce "the tone" they wanted.

Roger: Those are raise assist springs. They make the pedal operation easier and smoother... allows you
to feel the pedal stops really well, too.
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Gary Peaslee


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Hideaway, TX USA
Post  Posted 3 Feb 2015 1:45 pm    
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Hey Scott - somehow I missed your post. Great looking guitar! I have a black SD-10 Prestige that I took delivery of last September. It is hands down the best guitar I have ever played. Gary and Wayne's design combines precision mechanics and action with unbelievable tone and sustain. I see an extra knee lever on your RKL. What is your setup?
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Atom Schmitt


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Nashville, TN
Post  Posted 3 Feb 2015 2:09 pm    
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I've been thinking long and hard about this one... I may have to order one myself this spring. Wayne's sounds great.
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Johnie King


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Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2015 7:43 am    
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I want one too add to my wish list
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Jim Hinds

 

From:
Gallatin, TN USA
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2015 8:00 am    
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Beautiful guitar. Congratulations.
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J PARKER

 

From:
Meridian Miss
Post  Posted 9 Feb 2015 11:52 am     Ritt
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Very pretty guitar and the one I have heard wayne Dahl playing sounds like a Emmons to me.
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Bent Romnes


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London,Ontario, Canada
Post  Posted 10 Feb 2015 8:30 pm    
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Great looking guitars Scott! They sound great too. They also sound unique with a tone all their own. I had the pleasure of seeing and hearing Peewee Charles' Prestige and liked every bit of it!
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Lane Gray


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Topeka, KS
Post  Posted 11 Feb 2015 1:27 am    
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I had the pleasure of sitting down behind Steve Gunder's new one. I'm impressed with them. Great tone, great feel.
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Charlie McDonald


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Post  Posted 11 Feb 2015 4:18 am    
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Dick Wood wrote:
I wish I had a pretty new guitar.

I wish you did too, Dick, and you could give me your old one. I have a cousin not far from you in Justin....
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Peewee Charles

 

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Waterloo,Ontario, Canada
Post  Posted 13 Feb 2015 3:04 pm     Rittenberry Prestige
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Beautiful guitar Scott.....I got mine late 2014....One of the finest guitars I have ever owned...amazing tone, great feel and action....and Gary is the nicest guy...Service above and beyond...Great guitars.....cut the latest Western Swing Authority cd just released..... Www.thewesternswingauthority.com
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Roger Rettig


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Naples, FL
Post  Posted 13 Feb 2015 4:45 pm    
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I sent Gary an email a couple of days ago expressing interest in a D-10 and enquiring about pricing. No reply yet so I hope he received the message.

If anyone's in regular contact with him could they give him a nudge, please?
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Rex Thomas


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Thompson's Station, TN
Post  Posted 13 Feb 2015 4:58 pm     phone
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Hey Roger, best thing to do is give him a call. I've inquired about a gtr. to him thru email, & he does answer but takes some time.

That's been my experience, FWIW.
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Roger Rettig


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Naples, FL
Post  Posted 15 Feb 2015 11:53 am    
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I heard from Gary. Unfortunately he's not taking any new orders for 'at least eight months'.

That's a pity - I'd almost persuaded myself that this was to be my next new steel.
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Rex Thomas


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Thompson's Station, TN
Post  Posted 15 Feb 2015 9:43 pm    
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Yeah, that is.
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chris ivey


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california (deceased)
Post  Posted 16 Feb 2015 12:36 am    
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it's interesting that so many steel guitar companies are basically one man operations(?) that can't accomodate the demand that their good products develop. ...emmons, zum, infinity, franklin, rittenberry etc.
actually impressive the number of steels bruce zumsteg could produce in 30 years (by himself?)...no wonder he wants his life back at this point.
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Richard Keller


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Deer Creek, Illinois, USA
Post  Posted 16 Feb 2015 10:49 am    
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Mullen seems to be the only steel guitar manufacturer that you can order a new guitar from without a long waiting period.
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Lane Gray


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Topeka, KS
Post  Posted 16 Feb 2015 10:52 am    
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Have you talked to Kyle at MSA? I doubt they'd run a long waitlist.
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Roger Rettig


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Naples, FL
Post  Posted 16 Feb 2015 10:55 am    
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Good point.

I'd decided on either a Rittenberry or an Infinity but it appears I'm stymied. I know there's no logic to my prejudice but I hate those thin-looking endplates on the Mullen (as well as those ugly fretboards!! Whoa! )

What's a guy to do???
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Ken Pippus


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Langford, BC, Canada
Post  Posted 16 Feb 2015 11:06 am    
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Roger, perhaps you're seeking Justice.
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