The Steel Guitar Forum

Just received this beautiful piece of American craftsmanship today. It's truly a marriage of art and engineering.

The tone is superb. I've played (mostly) Emmons push-pull guitars for 27 yrs. I've owned a total of 7 different Emmons and they all sounded great. This new Rittenberry sounds every bit as good as anything I've owned - and it plays so smooth.

I wil be playing this guitar in Dallas, and will have it available at my booth if anyone wants to take a closer look. jc

Oh yeah, it came with a "fits-like-a-glove" Justice case too!

jody....beautiful! kinda zumsteelish...but maybe more tasteful.
i do wish manufacturers would spend a few seconds on better nameplates. my zum is the same kinda decal...would it kill them to make a nice screw on quality looking nameplate? (still a great looking steel)

Do you really want an ugly screw-on mameplate? At least with a decal you can take it off. The old Emmons ones don't look half bad, though. I always thought it would be cool if they could do a "punchout" in the formica for a formica "inlay."

Congrats Jody,I knew you would love it. Can't wait to hear you play it. I'm just a little jelious though. Maybe I'll get one someday.
Enjoy my friend. By the way I haven't forgot the lessons, maybe Dallas if we have time.
Later Bill

sure is purdy...

as to the name plate....

at least they could've left out the "steel guitars" part.

i mean, come on.

we already know what it is.

Looks great, Jody! One of these days, I'll hope to hear you play it.

(I was trying to calculate how long it's been since I heard you play and have concluded that I can't actually count that high... )

The Name Plate Looks Great To Me. And It Is A Great Guitar. SONNY.

Beautiful guitar!!!

She's a beauty!!! Then again, anything that Gary Rittenberry builds is gonna be good.

This kind of makes me want to sell my LaGarritt to buy a new Rittenberry. If Gary hadn't built my LaGarritt so solid, I'd sell it in a heartbet just to turn around & buy a new Rittenberry.

I love how nice & clean he keeps the undercarriage. There's alot going on down there but, it's all super easy to work on. Lot's of adjustment options too.

Jody is a lucky man. Enjoy the heck out of it!!! It'll last a lifetime & then some.

Casey

Jody, what a suprise, it came a day early.
I bet your still sitten behind it right now even, huh?
Its a beautiful guitar and I can't wait to hear you play it in Dallas, WOW!!!!

Wow. That is really classy looking! When are you going to let me test drive it? Congratulations!

Jody,WOW!!...What a fine guitar that is!!
Can't wait to hear it.I'll see you in Dallas.

PS..I can almost make it all the way thru "Old Rugged Cross" with out stopping to think too much...tks for all the great help!!

Virg B.

What can I say Brother, it's a work of art. I think you will find that Dallas will open a lot of eyes and drop a lot of jaws when they hear this wonderful guitar. This is an amazingly beautiful guitar! Congratulations my friend.

Hey Jody,

Just dropped by and saw your new guitar and Nice!--I look forward to hearing you out with it--hopefully soon. I stay in the shop so much these days, I've not had much time to see any shows in a while. But I will make a point to hear this one. Enjoy it and drop by anytime--I'm always at the shop. Thanks again.

Jody, congrats on your new guitar, that is one great looking guitar.

Thanks for all the kind words, folks! I forgot to mention that our buddy Fred Justice also built the beautiful split front on this guitar as well.

Chris B. and Terry L. - two blasts from the past! Glad you guys are doing well, and I hope to see you both soon. jc

Wow! Cant wait to test drive it myself!! Fred did an excellent job on the cabinet!! Congrats Jody she sure it beautiful!! I think the logo looks just fine!

Brandon

Hey Jody, she's a real beauty. Like Brandon I want a test ride also. Take care and will see you soon.

Jody, What Pick-ups did you have installed on your new Rittenberry?..BTW it looks super.

I think Gary put's Lawerence 705s.

I love the looks of that guitar. Good taste.

Wow! Jody Cameron and Rittenbery,what a combination!I heard it live.Awesome.Congratulations Jody. Dennis

Thanks Brandon for your kind words about the mica work on Jody's new Rittenberry.
I would like to point out though, that I can only take credit for the custom front apron work, and not the intire cabinet. As this guitar is Rittenberry built thru and thru. Happy picken you all.

BTW- Jody
I wasn't putting down the nameplate on your guitar- I think it looks great. I was just saying that a screw-on one like Chris was talking about wouldn't look as good. To each his own, though.
Sorry for any confusion