One of Rick Alexander's Stringmasters

Ron Victoria · Post by **Ron Victoria** » 30 Dec 2009 8:07 am

I happened to scan thru the pictures and saw RA on the end. The description also refers to him.
Link to auction on eBay.

ron

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 30 Dec 2009 8:30 am

Which "Rick" are you referring to? The seller is based in Florida, and as far as I know, Rick Aiello hasn't passed on. The initials "RA" on the end of one of the necks could be anybody.

Ron Victoria · Post by **Ron Victoria** » 30 Dec 2009 8:39 am

This is from the description:

"Lovingly maintained and played by a recently passed shining light in the steel guitar world."

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 30 Dec 2009 8:50 am

Rick Alexander?

Papa Joe Pollick · Post by **Papa Joe Pollick** » 30 Dec 2009 8:53 am

Brad Bechtel wrote:Which "Rick" are you referring to? The seller is based in Florida, and as far as I know, Rick Aiello hasn't passed on. The initials "RA" on the end of one of the necks could be anybody.

George Piburn · Post by **George Piburn** » 30 Dec 2009 11:51 am

Bill Creller · Post by **Bill Creller** » 30 Dec 2009 5:12 pm

I would agree that it seems to be a nice one, but not "rare" as stated. That's a common word on ebay for old items. A good price though, like George said.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 30 Dec 2009 7:32 pm

"RACo" is the company name that Rick used with regard to his CDs & DVDs......just in case anybody is wondering......

Ronald Rush · Post by **Ronald Rush** » 17 Feb 2010 11:04 am

I am somewhat of a novice here. I have always been impressed with the late and great Rick Alexander. He was a huge ambasador to this forum, and music. I have seen one of his guitars for sale here on forum. Does anybody know if any more of his arsenal of fine instruments will be offered for sale?

James Mayer · Post by **James Mayer** » 17 Feb 2010 11:45 am

FYI I bought Rick's Guyatone from a seller in Florida.

Ron Whitfield · Post by **Ron Whitfield** » 17 Feb 2010 12:19 pm

Ronald Rush wrote:Does anybody know if any more of his arsenal of fine instruments will be offered for sale?

Seems much of his stuff has already gone on ebay, including his possibly rarest and best piece that went cheap but was too large to ship.

Cathe St. Jean · Post by **Cathe St. Jean** » 17 Feb 2010 5:24 pm

I am Rick Alexander's wife, or I guess I have to say widow now. I was forced to put Rick's possessions in storage. In December, we had an unexpected flood in Florida. Unfortunately, it hit the storage units and most everything was water damaged. It was heartbreaking to see. I was alone, overwhelmed and didn't know what to do. One of Rick's friends introduced me to a dealer, who bought what was salvageable on the top shelves and helped me clean everything up. He is a very nice, honest person, who treated me with much kindness and respect, when I was devastated. He can be contacted on Ebay, or you can PM me and I will provide his phone number. Hope this clears things up.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 17 Feb 2010 9:20 pm

Thanks very much for the information, Cathe. I'm still so sorry for your loss, and send you my best regards.

Cathe St. Jean · Post by **Cathe St. Jean** » 18 Feb 2010 10:57 am

Thank you, Brad. It was very kind of you to say that. I appreciate it. I know I share the loss with a lot of people. His untimely death left a big void. It was my intention to make his things available to his friends, but due to those unfortunate circumstances, was unable to do it.

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One of Rick Alexander's Stringmasters

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