The Steel Guitar Forum

My new Rittenberry. What a great Steel.This photo doesn't do it justice.

Bill-Nice looking guitar. What does it weigh? I've heard some good comments on it....al.

Now that's eye-candy! I'm sure you've broken several state and federal laws by posting that photo on the internet.

Hey Al, The Rittenberry weighs 34 lbs. It sounds and plays awesome. Even makes me sound good.
The under carriage on the Steel is just as awesome as the top. I can't say enough about Gary's workmanship.
Thanks BillD

Nice axe, Bill. Is that a 705 pick-up?

Bill, congratulations on your new Rittenberry. It's a beautiful guitar

Great lookin guitar there Bill. Can't wait to see it up close. Gary sure builds a goodun. . . .don't he.

Nick

Thanks to everyone for the compliments. I feel very lucky to own such a fine instrument.
Yes Roger it's a 705.
Again Thanks BD

Beautiful guitar!

Congratulations Bill! She's a beauty. Now you're a member of a fine group who have discovered this great guitar. I like the white fret board, that's an interesting change from the usual. Enjoy my friend.

Bill, thats a beauty.
Congratulations to you and to Gary.

Wow! That is really beatiful. Is that the first lacquer cabinet he's made? I've never seen one like that before. I will have my Rittenberry buried with me I think. Congratulations.

Gabriel

Do the right thing Bill,give it to me.

Gab, this is the second one. Gary built a SD10 for himself as an experiment.
Dick I would give it to you but I would have to come with it and I eat a lot.

Bill, that's a beautiful guitar! I got to see it up close and personal for two days in Dallas at the booth and you are right...the pic does not do it justice.

Gary builds a great steel guitar and I'm proud to own one. It has never let me down in any way in the studio or on the road in the past year, and I've had it all over the country, on planes, trains and automobiles, not to mention busses .

Congratulations my friend, sorry you could not make the Dallas show. Hope to see you next year, if not before. jc

Thanks Jody,It just wasn't meant to be.Also thanks for inviting me to perform on your set, it meant a lot to me. It was like a black cloud was hanging over my wife and my head all last week. Anyway I do love my Steel. I feel lucky to have such a great Steel to play. I also feel fortunate to be able to represent such a fine person as Gary and his product at Shows. I'm trying to get the guys at Baxter Springs to invite you to thier show. I've sent a couple Emails but no response yet.
Later, and again thanks BD

It's about time you got one buddy!!! Gary builds a damn-fine guitar & I'm glad that you got one. I hope it brings you a lifetime of fun & enjoyment!!!

Casey

Hey Bill, beautiful steel you got there! Just to let everyone know that our show in Baxter Springs, Kansas is still 7 months away and we haven't got started on it yet. I didn't get to make Dallas either so it looks like we missed a great show! Ray

Thanks Casey and Ray.
Ray did you or Lee get any Emails from me ? For some reason their not going out, I've sent Scotty H several and he hasn't gotten any of them...Just wondering.
Later BD

Bill, welcome to the ritt.family

Thanks Dale, glad to be aboard.

Bill: can't wait to see you and your new table in Mt. Vernon next month , see you there

Hey Dave ,thats the plan, You bring the table cloth.

We have some slightly used ones coming in for sale,
Call or email me, you might be shocked at the prices.

Bobbe Seymour

Bobbe, I guess I don't understand your post. Do you have some used Ritts,tables or table cloths comming in ?
BTW how is your hand doing.
Later BillD