My new Rittenberry Cajun Speical

Daniel J. Cormier · Post by **Daniel J. Cormier** » 9 Jul 2012 1:47 pm

Had Gary build me a new S-10. Lightweight Like 40+ lbs in the case. Check the pics out of the pulls on the 4th pedal. She pull 4568&10 up 1/2 to F to bang out the cajun stuff

jay thompson · Post by **jay thompson** » 9 Jul 2012 3:04 pm

Hey Dan,
Beautiful guitar. I am really beginning to like Rittenberry guitars.
Best regards, Jay Thompson

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 9 Jul 2012 4:28 pm

I thought the back neck would have an accordion maybe since it's a Cajun special.

Seriously, very nice.

Daniel J. Cormier · Post by **Daniel J. Cormier** » 9 Jul 2012 5:36 pm

Got her home and plugged in to my rig. Sounds like the angles singing, Then I set down on the cajun pedal and the devil comes out a dancing. Guitar has near 0 cabinet drop even with pedal 4 pulling 5 strings a 1/2 tone. going to the airport tomorrow to get the weight on it. Great Job Gary. Will be sending my SD-10 back when he has time to add another pedal.also toying with the idea of adding a Marrs/Fluger Cat Can 8 string to it.

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 9 Jul 2012 5:59 pm

What's the spring on the C pedal for?

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 9 Jul 2012 6:01 pm

Besides where it resides (check out that rhyme

) and the player, what makes it a "Cajun" guitar?

Daniel J. Cormier · Post by **Daniel J. Cormier** » 10 Jul 2012 6:16 am

check out this Youtube clips to here the Hammerstyle cajun pickin. Mine is not as clear as Murnel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c44ClevQ ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2E34znMmMw

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 10 Jul 2012 8:25 am

as well as an accordian on the back neck, maybe you could replace the mica with washboard!

Jim Hollingsworth · Post by **Jim Hollingsworth** » 10 Jul 2012 8:36 am

Gary is also developing a gator hide covering for that "authentic look". But seriously - I LOVE both of my Ritts and appreciate Gary's willingness to try new ideas too.

He's the best.

Jim

Tom Campbell · Post by **Tom Campbell** » 10 Jul 2012 9:14 am

You might want to keep an "eye" on the shaft block that is screwed into the wood. Five pulls on that cross shaft is a lot of tork aganist those two screws that hold the block in place.

Tim Heidner · Post by **Tim Heidner** » 10 Jul 2012 9:22 am

Bill Cunningham wrote:I thought the back neck would have an accordion maybe since it's a Cajun special.

Seriously, very nice.

or a washboard!

Bill Moore (RIP) · Post by **Bill Moore (RIP)** » 10 Jul 2012 10:00 am

Dan, that guitar looks great! And I think I know how you feel, I got my new blue Rittenberry SD-10 last week and really love it. Super instruments!

Daniel J. Cormier · Post by **Daniel J. Cormier** » 10 Jul 2012 10:22 am

Total weight with Peterson flip top and leg bracket 49.25 lbs at the airport. Without the tuner 48 lbs.
No scub board option yet, but something to think about.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 10 Jul 2012 1:25 pm

Thanks Daniel. I was just wondering if there was something physically different about the guitar to make it better suited for Cajun music. All you cajun steel guitar guys are awesome. I love that kind of music.

Daniel J. Cormier · Post by **Daniel J. Cormier** » 10 Jul 2012 1:57 pm

Thanks Richard. She a wonderful sounding and playing guitar. This was the only way for me get around lower back problems. Would rather have a d-10 but this takes care of all my needs.

Mike Archer · Post by **Mike Archer** » 10 Jul 2012 6:15 pm

hey Dan thats a sweet steel guitar bro!!!
im happy for you
once again ole Gary has hit a home run with his workmanship and great talents!!!

Skip Cole · Post by **Skip Cole** » 10 Jul 2012 7:50 pm

Hey Daniel ,
Fine lookin steel Gary built for you , looks like Santa came early , eh? I really do like the way the Ritts play , and i especially like the Crimson Red color of yours.

Best wishes to ya ,

Skip

Daniel J. Cormier · Post by **Daniel J. Cormier** » 11 Jul 2012 6:07 am

Lane
The spring hooked to the C pedal is a helper spring.
Skip
I was playing Jingle Bells to mess with the crowd Sunday afternoon.They thought(knew) I was crazy, but I was thinking about Cristmas In July.
Check out Rittenberrys website should have a page up and running in a couple of days. It will explain some of the new things Gary has done to keep the weight down and still keep the same tone and feel that make Rittenberry a spot on guitar.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 11 Jul 2012 7:01 am

As an aside, back around 1983, I was in a band that was playing at a place called the Townhouse in Emeryville where bands like Commander Cody, Jerry Garcia band, and bands of that level play, and Queen Ida and her guitar player were there. She offered me a gig. She was about to record a new album and wanted to add a steel player. At the time though, I was married, had a small kid and a day gig with benefits to take care of that kid. She also wanted me to tour with her. But, she couldn't guarantee enough work for me to quit my job. I wonder if she ever followed through with that venture. I wonder what would have happened if I took that gig. Who knows, maybe I would be another cajun steel player hangin' with you guys.

Jerry Foster · Post by **Jerry Foster** » 13 Jul 2012 7:42 am

Daniel that is a beautiful Rit. I sure miss seeing you guys. if you see Gary R. & the Boys, tell them I said Hi.

Take care & God Bless. Jerry F.

Daniel J. Cormier · Post by **Daniel J. Cormier** » 25 Jul 2012 5:57 am

Here are some more pics of the New Rittenberry

Ron Pruter · Post by **Ron Pruter** » 25 Jul 2012 12:36 pm

I love diversity of this instrument we all love. Ron

Daniel J. Cormier · Post by **Daniel J. Cormier** » 25 Jul 2012 1:25 pm

Got a call from Gary last night about wearing my Justice ballcap while playing my Ritt.

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 25 Jul 2012 8:36 pm

Perhaps Gary needs to include a hat with a steel guitar purchase. I think my Zum came with one.
The guitar is in better shape than the hat after 22 years

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 26 Jul 2012 10:14 am

Daniel
Can you post the copedent here on the Forum? I'm interested in what P.4 does more specifically and how you use it in cajun playing. Thanks in advance, bro.
Herb Steiner

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