The Steel Guitar Forum

Hello, Theres a Rickenbacker electro molel 102 lap steel on craigs list Tampa Bay area, Florida on Oct 4 listing. I know nothing about the guitar or owner, just found it while looking. It looks to be in real nice shape. Bill

It's not a 102. The 102 had a horseshoe pickup. It was made long after the 102 was discontinued. I don't know the model designation.

Hey Richard! How about taking us on a tour of your steel guitar museum? Some of us would truly enjoy it.

Great idea Ray, I'd love to see them up close and personal. I'd love to have a collection like that.The wife just wouldn't understand!!!!

There's a three page article about Richard and his Guitars in the June issue of 'Aloha Dream'

Basil: You've done it again! I just can't understand how YOU, living so far away, can be so 'cool', when it comes to presenting such fabulous FORUM Contributions. Thanks so very much.

A great collection!

Hey Skipper, we have Richard Shatz to thank for the info he sent our little homespun magazine.
Pat for the typesetting and layout generally and all I did was keep refilling the toners on the printers. (A very laborious task I may add)
Now If we could tempt YOU to send us some info and pictures, we could do an article on your good self.!
If you've time to kill take a look at the way our mag is Click here

Ray,
Thanks for your interest. I'll be happy to post more photos.

Basil,
Thanks for posting that article in response to Ray's request.

Will,
The steel collection is one of many things about me my wife doesn't understand. Likewise, me about her.

Richard: You must have a very tolerant wife !

Richard,
Just some more admiration from a fellow collector! I've always loved the fact that you display your collection and they don't just sit in their cases. I've visited your "photo bucket" before but the pics and article posted by Basil really put your collection in perspective. Needless to say it is more than just impressive as you have a serious case of G.A.S. (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome)! I'm sure the forum members would love to drool over some more pics. I know I would!

I never wanted to be a collector, but most folks know how steel (and other instruments)seem to collect themselves in closets etc. I sold two this last summer, so I'm down to 8, and don't have any idea why I need 8 steel guitars plus all the other stuff that goes with it. There are five that I play all the time, the others collect dust.
Amps are the same way. I gave three away last summer. (but I'm building two more!! ) I'm down to 5 right now.
What is it with guitar players?? Do we think we need an example of every thing we see and hear?? Isn't this GREAT!!

Tighe,
I showed mine.
Now show me yours.

You wife is definately a keeper.
You have an astounding collection!
I salute you!

Richard,

I'm getting there but you'd be the steel guy!

guitaracquisitionsyndrome.com

I still wanna see more pics of your's especially the Gibsons! I could wait but

OMG
So many sounds...so little time
Just think how long it would take to try every guitar thru each amp and in a couple of different tunings...

Rick Aiello built my fry pans and Rickenbacher built my bakelite and nickel bodies. I feel I'm set up great in that department.

But I'd sure like to try each of those amps out to hear which one has the ultimate MOJO.

What about Richard's collection of picks and steels !

Richard,

Out of all your steel collections, which is your favorite sounding steel?

Nice group photo there Howard! Your 7-string EH-275 looks very minty. Why do I have a feeling that wall goes on....and on.....and on

What's up with the fry pan in the middle of the three fry pan grouping? It appears it has no pickup or some other type of pickup than the horseshoe. Is it just an illusion in the photo or is there a mystery worth revealing concerning it's providence? Thanks

Forgive me for being the wet blanket here, but I just don't understand such large collections. How much playing/recording/stage time to these guitars get?

I guess it's a philosophical question - what is the value of a guitar that doesn't get much use? How does that compare to the value of a guitar in the hands of someone who will play it regularly?

But hey, for all I know, these guitars in the picture are all getting played fairly regularly.