Rittenberry Steel...show us your Ritt!

Brandon Ordoyne · Post by **Brandon Ordoyne** » 13 Jun 2009 7:06 pm

I have been playing my Rittenberry SD-10 since I took it home from the Texas Steel Guitar Jamboree in Dallas back in March. I have to say, this is one of the premier steels out on the market today. This is a true "workin man's" steel guitar. For the price and quality, this is what it's all about! This guitar is totally dependable on the bandstand. The tone and playabilty of these guitars is exciting, everytime I sit behind it! This guitar stays in tune like you cannot even imagine! Even on an outside gig! I was just in the mood, and felt like posting

Please, all Rittenberry Comments, and pictures encouraged!

Brandon

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 13 Jun 2009 8:31 pm

What Brandon said:::

Dennis Wireman · Post by **Dennis Wireman** » 14 Jun 2009 4:57 am

Mine also stays in tune and plays smooth and sounds great. could not find a better steel and builder to deal with . keep up the good work Gary

Tommy Alexander · Post by **Tommy Alexander** » 14 Jun 2009 5:48 am

Well, here's mine! Don't cha' just love it!

Ben Jones · Post by **Ben Jones** » 15 Jun 2009 6:04 am

these guitars sound great even one handed....guess this song musta been in E?

Benton Allen · Post by **Benton Allen** » 15 Jun 2009 7:01 am

I love the looks of these Ritts!
Can someone post a few closeup pics of the underside of their SD10? I don't believe I've sever seen the bottom of the current crop of Ritts.
Cheers!
Benton

Dennis Lee · Post by **Dennis Lee** » 15 Jun 2009 7:55 am

I concur with everything said by Brandon. I don't have my photo's readily available, but be assured my black SD-10 Rittenberry is a proud member of the stable. It sounded wonderful yesterday when I played a 3-hour gig in a beautiful log lodge with fantastic acoustics!

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 15 Jun 2009 2:21 pm

Here's the changer end of mine.The square shaft is for my volume pedal.

Dennis Lee · Post by **Dennis Lee** » 15 Jun 2009 4:21 pm

Dale Hayes · Post by **Dale Hayes** » 16 Jun 2009 12:55 pm

A twin to Dennis Lee's.

Jeremy Threlfall · Post by **Jeremy Threlfall** » 16 Jun 2009 5:17 pm

this is pretty new. 3x4. I didn't tune this thing for about a week after I took delivery (in Australia) from US. Amazing sound.

Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 17 Jun 2009 4:31 am

Aren't there any double neck Rittenberry's (Rittenberries?)?

Brandon Ordoyne · Post by **Brandon Ordoyne** » 17 Jun 2009 6:51 am

Steve...yes there are double necks!

Brandon

Jody Cameron · Post by **Jody Cameron** » 17 Jun 2009 9:29 am

Yes, Steve, I have a D-10, 8 & 6. Gary just built a D-10 8 & 8 for a customer here in TX. I'm sorry I can't post pics right now due to computer issues.

I've enjoyed owning and playing my Rittenberry guitar very much. jc

Dennis Lee · Post by **Dennis Lee** » 17 Jun 2009 8:54 pm

I guess Dale Hayes and I are related now, since our guitars are twins!

Steve Dodson · Post by **Steve Dodson** » 17 Jun 2009 9:13 pm

The Rittenberry is a great guitar.If you have not tryed one,you might be susprised.And if you do,you will be glad you did.

Jim Simon · Post by **Jim Simon** » 18 Jun 2009 4:33 pm

Sweet!

Jeremy Threlfall · Post by **Jeremy Threlfall** » 18 Jun 2009 5:10 pm

Jim

Yours is like the reverse of mine (Burl on the top, black on the front)

Nice!

Jim Simon · Post by **Jim Simon** » 19 Jun 2009 9:55 am

Jeremy:

Yours is breath taking. A toss up but for sure the combination is gorgeous. Mine is burled Pecan. Camera flash lightened your picture up. What wood specise is yours. Evidence that a guy needs two Ritts, one each way.

Jim

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 20 Jun 2009 12:57 pm

I'm upset about my Ritt. It don't have the little blue thingies on the pedals. Boy do I feel cheated.

I think I'll send it back....

On second thought I guess I'll keep it. I can always spray paint the pedals.
BD

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 21 Jun 2009 4:31 am

Bill, go to Home Depot and get some 1" wide masking tape and you'll be all set!

Jeremy Threlfall · Post by **Jeremy Threlfall** » 21 Jun 2009 5:12 pm

Jim - Thanks for the compliment (I think its pretty spesh too)

Mine is the pecan burl too. (same as whats on Jody Cameron's D10) I asked for black on front rosewood on top, but Gary only had the pecan burl which is roughly the same colour as rosewood - same as yours I think.

The flash-lightening on the picture makes me think the next one will be black on front blond on top.

Steve Hotra · Post by **Steve Hotra** » 22 Jun 2009 9:50 am

I purchased my guitar from Dennis Lee a year ago.
Still enjoying it!

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 24 Jun 2009 6:24 am

I know there are more Ritt's out there.

Dennis Lee · Post by **Dennis Lee** » 24 Jun 2009 10:03 am

I have to say, if Gary ever builds another steel for me, it has to be the color of Steve Hotra's teal emerald green. I still miss that color! Probably the most energizing and positive color to sit down to I ever experienced. My loss is your gain, Steve!

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