Rittenberry or GFI ultra s10...what would you choose and why

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HowardR
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I think the original poster ended up buying a banjo........
Brian Herder
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If anyone has a keyless S-10 GFI (or Williams, or ?) to sell, let me know. Send me a pm or email. I posted an ad in the wanted section, but that's probably a low traffic area. ( To stay on topic, sort of) I am sure a Rittenberry is a very fine guitar, but my choice would be a GFI (keyless) for size and weight besides being a fine steel. The look has grown on me over the years to the point where I actually like it. So how 'bout it, anyone have one to sell?
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Post by Walter Glockler »

I had a GFI and sold it, just ordered a Ritt. The GFI is a little bit too light for me.
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That's why I want one. I usually have to carry multiple instruments and amps which makes taking my Sho-Bud very unpleasant.
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If you like the sound of each equally, buy the Rittenberry; it is the more beautiful.
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Post by W. C. Edgar »

Ritt, hands down.
The GFI's have always felt cheap to me just like the Carters and I think it has something also to do with the height of the necks and I never did like the tone they put out or the finish on the bodys.
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Post by Henry Matthews »

The GFI's not only feel cheap but look cheap to me even though I've played on one and they sound great. The Carter looks and feels like a Pro guitar to me. Carters are still one of the best looking and playing steels out there but,JMO, are lacking on tone.
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GFI's

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GFI's Are Built Cheap & Don't Look Cheap I've Had Three Still Have One. SONNY.
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I Meant To Say They Don't look Cheap & Not Built Cheap. SONNY.
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Post by Henry Matthews »

Didn't mean to step on any toes, this is solely just my opinion. I've heard some mighty fine sounds coming out of a GFI guitars.

Gee, didn't realize how old this post is. He may have ended up with a banjo.
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D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes.
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Ritt or Justice?

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I wish somebody around my area had a Ritt..everybody talks so good about them, they must really be great..also been hearing good talk about the Justice
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cheap feeling

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