Rickenbacker lap steel

William Griffith · Post by **William Griffith** » 10 Oct 2007 11:20 am

Hello, Theres a Rickenbacker electro molel 102 lap steel on craigs list Tampa Bay area, Florida on Oct 4 listing. I know nothing about the guitar or owner, just found it while looking. It looks to be in real nice shape. Bill

Richard Shatz · Post by **Richard Shatz** » 10 Oct 2007 12:42 pm

It's not a 102. The 102 had a horseshoe pickup. It was made long after the 102 was discontinued. I don't know the model designation.

Ray Montee · Post by **Ray Montee** » 12 Oct 2007 5:58 pm

Hey Richard! How about taking us on a tour of your steel guitar museum? Some of us would truly enjoy it.

Will Houston · Post by **Will Houston** » 12 Oct 2007 7:53 pm

Great idea Ray, I'd love to see them up close and personal. I'd love to have a collection like that.The wife just wouldn't understand!!!!

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 13 Oct 2007 6:13 am

There's a three page article about Richard and his Guitars in the June issue of 'Aloha Dream'

Ray Montee · Post by **Ray Montee** » 13 Oct 2007 9:20 am

Basil: You've done it again! I just can't understand how YOU, living so far away, can be so 'cool', when it comes to presenting such fabulous FORUM Contributions. Thanks so very much.

A great collection!

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 13 Oct 2007 10:01 am

Hey Skipper, we have Richard Shatz to thank for the info he sent our little homespun magazine.
Pat for the typesetting and layout generally and all I did was keep refilling the toners on the printers. (A very laborious task I may add)
Now If we could tempt YOU to send us some info and pictures, we could do an article on your good self.!
If you've time to kill take a look at the way our mag is Click here

Richard Shatz · Post by **Richard Shatz** » 13 Oct 2007 11:28 am

Ray,
Thanks for your interest. I'll be happy to post more photos.

Basil,
Thanks for posting that article in response to Ray's request.

Will,
The steel collection is one of many things about me my wife doesn't understand. Likewise, me about her.

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 13 Oct 2007 9:49 pm

Richard: You must have a very tolerant wife !

Tighe Falato · Post by **Tighe Falato** » 17 Oct 2007 3:40 am

Richard,
Just some more admiration from a fellow collector! I've always loved the fact that you display your collection and they don't just sit in their cases. I've visited your "photo bucket" before but the pics and article posted by Basil really put your collection in perspective. Needless to say it is more than just impressive as you have a serious case of G.A.S. (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome)! I'm sure the forum members would love to drool over some more pics. I know I would!

Bill Creller · Post by **Bill Creller** » 17 Oct 2007 5:24 am

I never wanted to be a collector, but most folks know how steel (and other instruments)seem to collect themselves in closets etc. I sold two this last summer, so I'm down to 8, and don't have any idea why I need 8 steel guitars plus all the other stuff that goes with it. There are five that I play all the time, the others collect dust.
Amps are the same way. I gave three away last summer. (but I'm building two more!!

) I'm down to 5 right now.
What is it with guitar players?? Do we think we need an example of every thing we see and hear?? Isn't this GREAT!!

Richard Shatz · Post by **Richard Shatz** » 17 Oct 2007 12:49 pm

Tighe,
I showed mine.
Now show me yours.

Andy Zynda · Post by **Andy Zynda** » 17 Oct 2007 1:35 pm

You wife is definately a keeper.
You have an astounding collection!
I salute you!

Tighe Falato · Post by **Tighe Falato** » 17 Oct 2007 2:36 pm

Richard,

I'm getting there but you'd be the steel guy!

guitaracquisitionsyndrome.com

I still wanna see more pics of your's especially the Gibsons! I could wait but

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 17 Oct 2007 5:44 pm

Garry Vanderlinde · Post by **Garry Vanderlinde** » 17 Oct 2007 6:10 pm

OMG

So many sounds...so little time

Just think how long it would take to try every guitar thru each amp and in a couple of different tunings...

Gary Lynch · Post by **Gary Lynch** » 17 Oct 2007 6:26 pm

Rick Aiello built my fry pans and Rickenbacher built my bakelite and nickel bodies. I feel I'm set up great in that department.

But I'd sure like to try each of those amps out to hear which one has the ultimate MOJO.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 17 Oct 2007 8:07 pm

Matt Johnson · Post by **Matt Johnson** » 17 Oct 2007 8:44 pm

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 18 Oct 2007 1:40 am

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 18 Oct 2007 1:43 am

What about Richard's collection of picks and steels !

Derrick Mau · Post by **Derrick Mau** » 18 Oct 2007 2:18 am

Richard,

Out of all your steel collections, which is your favorite sounding steel?

Tighe Falato · Post by **Tighe Falato** » 18 Oct 2007 2:56 am

Nice group photo there Howard! Your 7-string EH-275 looks very minty. Why do I have a feeling that wall goes on....and on.....and on

Gary Lynch · Post by **Gary Lynch** » 18 Oct 2007 8:10 am

What's up with the fry pan in the middle of the three fry pan grouping? It appears it has no pickup or some other type of pickup than the horseshoe. Is it just an illusion in the photo or is there a mystery worth revealing concerning it's providence? Thanks

Chris Walke · Post by **Chris Walke** » 18 Oct 2007 8:41 am

Forgive me for being the wet blanket here, but I just don't understand such large collections. How much playing/recording/stage time to these guitars get?

I guess it's a philosophical question - what is the value of a guitar that doesn't get much use? How does that compare to the value of a guitar in the hands of someone who will play it regularly?

But hey, for all I know, these guitars in the picture are all getting played fairly regularly.

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Rickenbacker lap steel

Rickenbacker lap steel

How 'bout a personal tour?

Many, many thanks............

Richard!