My new lacquer D10 Rittenberry

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Dean Holman
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My new lacquer D10 Rittenberry

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I actually have had this guitar about 3 weeks now and I absolutely love it. This was not the color I originally had in mind, but I love this color and finish as much or more. As you can see when the lights hit it, it looks like a blackberry stain. I call this my Blackberry Rittenberry. Gary did an excellent job and the tone is as beautiful as the guitar is and the playability is incredible. This is probably the best guitar I've ever owned and I am very happy with it. Here are some pictures.
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Jerry Roller
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Post by Jerry Roller »

Wow Dean, that is very nice!
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Post by Malcolm McMaster »

Love that colour, great guitar ,enjoy.
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Post by Lane Gray »

Like a flattop mountain, that's a beaut.
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Wow, that's amazing looking! Gary builds great steel guitars, this looks like one of the prettiest. :D
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Whoa Baby!!!... :whoa: :whoa: :whoa:
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Post by Dick Wood »

That is pretty and makes me want a new steel soo bad but it's hard to justify when the one I have works so darn good.

I've got to use all my powers to come up with a plan to get one somehow.
Cops aren't paid much so I steel at night.
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Rittenberry

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I'm glad Gary Rittenberry is getting the recognition he so richly deserves. This man is a genius and is on the leading edge of new psg technology and ideas to squeeze the best possible sonic qualities from a guitar. Steve Palousek and Wayne Dahl can't be wrong.
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Post by Dan Robinson »

Gorgeous!
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Post by Roger Francis »

WOW!! Love the color, the Ritts are GREAT guitars!!!
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Post by Jerry Van Hoose »

Beautiful guitar, congrats!
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Post by Tiny Olson »

That's sweeeet Dean !! Enjoy.

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Post by HowardR »

I love that color!......
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Post by J PARKER »

Dean I am glad you like it buddy. Like the color of the guitar. Don't no how the tone is but I guess its ok.
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Post by Lane Gray »

A neighbor is getting a new Ritt in November or so. Can't wait to see it.
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Post by Marty Broussard »

It's beautiful. The fretboard makes it pop too.
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Beautiful guitar Dean! I see it has TruTone pickups on it. Do you like these better than the 705s?

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Post by Damir Besic »

pictures like this should be against the law :eek:
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Rittenberry Has Changed The Law.
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Jerry Foster
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RittenBerry

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all I can say is amen go Gary R.Jerry Foster
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Post by Mickey Adams »

:whoa: X100!
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Rittenberry Prestige

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I've played a lot of guitars in my career....Gary built me a new Prestige in August.....amazing sounding, well built and state of the art workmanship....and Gary is the nicest guy...service is incredible....he takes a lot of pride in each guitar...and you can tell.....just cut the new WSA cd... Www.thewesternswingauthority.com ...being mixed in Nashville as we speak with new steel instrumental ....pics and some audio clips to follow....thanks for a great guitar Gary Rittenberry...
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Post by Bo Borland »

GORGEOUS .. I love these steels..

I am seeing a lot of changes in the new PRESTIGE model

The end plates, split screws, reversers, and probably more.. it might be time to seriously consider a new one.

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Post by Mike Holder »

I believe the term is " Schwing"!! Possibly for Western Schwing!!
I thought Nashville was the roughest, but I know I’ve said the same about them all.
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Laquer Rittenberry

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I have had my Rittenberry since March,The best Guitar I have ever had also. I average 3 Gigs a Week and have still never Broke a String on Stage!Gotta a New Prestige comeing at the Dallas Show, Really Blessed to have 2! Gary takes Pride in his Guitars and knows how to treat his customers! Randy Gilliam. :D
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