My new Rittenberry!!!!!!!!!!!

Jim Hollingsworth · Post by **Jim Hollingsworth** » 19 Jul 2010 5:56 pm

Well after a good long wait she is finally in, and all I can say is AMEN! What a guitar!When I first opened the case I was amazed at how good it looked. When I got it home I was floored at the incredible tonefulness of the guitar. And well built? Very much so - Gary doesn't miss a single point in his guitars. I could not be more pleased........ Jim

Jeremy Threlfall · Post by **Jeremy Threlfall** » 19 Jul 2010 6:14 pm

is that Rosewood mica?

looks fab

Vincent Serice · Post by **Vincent Serice** » 19 Jul 2010 6:33 pm

Its a beauty Jim. Gary surely knows how to build them. A nicer guy you can't find. Enjoy!

Vincent(Tootie) Serice

Jim Hollingsworth · Post by **Jim Hollingsworth** » 19 Jul 2010 6:42 pm

It is koa mica,,,, a special request. And it looks really good with the black & pearl inlay....

Steve English · Post by **Steve English** » 19 Jul 2010 6:53 pm

Another beautiful Rittenberry!

Congratulations.

Next month you'll like it even more than you do now, an so on, and so on.........

Carl Kilmer · Post by **Carl Kilmer** » 19 Jul 2010 6:53 pm

Jim that sure is a beauty. Gary called me this afternoon,
and told me he got it finished and you already had it.
I'm sure you're going to enjoy it, as much as I do mine.
Since I got mine, everyone tells me I play a lot better.
Wish you all the enjoyment and super picking with it.

Carl "Lucky" Kilmer

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 19 Jul 2010 8:08 pm

Welcome to the Ritt family Jim, 9x9 wow Gary told me it had 54 pulls on it. Thats about as loaded as they get. The more you play it the more you'll like it.
Mine has the best tone I've ever heard and just keeps getting better.
Again welcome to the club, that's an awesome Steel.
And Gary will take good care of you.
BD

Bo Borland · Post by **Bo Borland** » 19 Jul 2010 10:28 pm

sweet

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 20 Jul 2010 6:39 am

I'm here to testify that Jim did in fact get himself a great guitar! I got to briefly play it on Saturday, and I can honestly say it's one of the nicest steel guitars I've ever seen. Punchy and bright, yet big round warm tones, all in one gorgeous and easy to play package.

Way to go Jim!

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 20 Jul 2010 9:36 am

You only have to play one to fall in love with 'em!

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 20 Jul 2010 10:58 am

that's one fine Ritt you got there Jim
many moons of happiness to both of ya's

Michael Weaver · Post by **Michael Weaver** » 20 Jul 2010 12:26 pm

Any chance of a few shots from the back and also the underside? Also, please share your setup. Thanks!!!!

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 20 Jul 2010 2:09 pm

Just Curious, is a Rittenberry as good with Ice Cream as a Strawberry?????

Michael Robertson · Post by **Michael Robertson** » 20 Jul 2010 2:21 pm

That is truly a beautiful instrument.
Congratulations!
I’m sure it will serve you well.

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 20 Jul 2010 3:23 pm

Larry Baker wrote:Just Curious, is a Rittenberry as good with Ice Cream as a Strawberry?????

Larry I'm not sure but its worth Mullen over.

Carl Kilmer · Post by **Carl Kilmer** » 20 Jul 2010 5:01 pm

Jim Hollingsworth · Post by **Jim Hollingsworth** » 20 Jul 2010 6:23 pm

As requested here a pics of the back & undercarriage.
My copedant consists of Paul Franklin's changes and a few recommended by the incomparable Rick Schmidt (thanks bud!). The majority of the changes are on the C6 neck.

If you email me I will reply with the Excel spreadsheet. Jim

I should add that the workmanship on the underside is every bit as stellar as the top! This bird really sings - and in tune! Thanks Gary - I owe you!

Jim

Charlie Thompson · Post by **Charlie Thompson** » 21 Jul 2010 5:34 pm

Beautiful..Congratulations Jim.

Joe Rogers · Post by **Joe Rogers** » 21 Jul 2010 8:45 pm

That's a beaut !! Gary, you done outdone yerself!!

Joe Rogers

Steve Hotra · Post by **Steve Hotra** » 22 Jul 2010 8:23 pm

Very Nice!

Brandon Ordoyne · Post by **Brandon Ordoyne** » 24 Jul 2010 3:50 pm

That's very beautiful! I love the pearl inlay! Gary sure does a fine job! I sure do enjoy mine!

Brandon

Dennis Lee · Post by **Dennis Lee** » 25 Jul 2010 6:18 am

I think I'm about ready for my third Rittenberry. I want Gary to wow the steel guitar community with a SD-U12 very soon. I have been in love with the Rittenberry now for several years. My latest is a 2008 SD-10 in black mica with sound to die for.

Now, if I could just steel, I mean steal some of Roger Crawford's speed picking, I'd be a happier man![/b]

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 25 Jul 2010 6:05 pm

Hey Dennis, just have Gary program the speed licks into your guitar. That's what I did!

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 25 Jul 2010 7:23 pm

So thats how its done Roger.

Jim Hollingsworth · Post by **Jim Hollingsworth** » 26 Jul 2010 9:19 am

I can't vouch for that but I can attest to the fact that Gary builds TONE into his guitars. Everyine who has heard this guitar has fallen in love with it.

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My new Rittenberry!!!!!!!!!!!

My new Rittenberry!!!!!!!!!!!

The Ritt...

Beeeeautiful!

speed