Les Adams-Aussie Hawaiian Steeler
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Scott Thomas
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Ray Montee
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Queensland.............
Several years ago, I purchased a six string Ric from a lady in Queensland, Australia. She was some kind of tour guide in that area.
Any additional info' on the original Rics that went South?
Any additional info' on the original Rics that went South?
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Allen Hutchison
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G'day Ray, I believe I've found another Rick owner & former student of Les Adams who is quite likely to have one of the 6.
A young lady of 94 living in Melbourne by the name of Joan Holt.
Les Adams & his band played on cruise ships crossing the Pacific between Oz & the US for some years during part of his career.
I've been informed that he brought 6 Ricks to Oz in 1938 most likely on a return voyage.
You can see a small article on Joan by scrolling down to "Points of Interest" here.
http://brissteelguitar.com/
Sadly, that's the sum total of my knowledge about the history of these 6 guitars. Hope it helps.
Cheers, Allen
A young lady of 94 living in Melbourne by the name of Joan Holt.
Les Adams & his band played on cruise ships crossing the Pacific between Oz & the US for some years during part of his career.
I've been informed that he brought 6 Ricks to Oz in 1938 most likely on a return voyage.
You can see a small article on Joan by scrolling down to "Points of Interest" here.
http://brissteelguitar.com/
Sadly, that's the sum total of my knowledge about the history of these 6 guitars. Hope it helps.
Cheers, Allen