My new Rittenberry

Vincent Serice · Post by **Vincent Serice** » 26 Aug 2009 5:41 pm

Well guys, here she is. This is my first try on posting pictures. Sorry I put so many to look at, but I can't seem to wipe the smile off my face. This guitar is a beauty to look at and to play. Smooth as butter and sustain from here to there. Gary makes one of the finest guitars I've ever seen. Workmanship second to none. I ordered this guitar from Gary at the Dallas show and just got it last Friday. What a pleasure to work with Gary. He kept me informed about the different stages while he was building the guitar even to the tracking number. My kind of guy. I have played a Mullen since 1995 and don't intend to stop. But it's nice to have 2 great guitars that play absolutely wonderful and not have to worry about which one you take with you. I highly recommend Gary if your in the market for a new guitar. Give him a call, you wont be disappointed. Another thanks goes to Fred Justice for my case he made for this guitar. Fits like a glove with no movement whatever. Thanks Fred. Tootie Serice

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 26 Aug 2009 5:50 pm

Congrats Vincent, She's a beauty.
Welcome to the club.
BD

Steve English · Post by **Steve English** » 26 Aug 2009 6:31 pm

Beautiful guitar Vincent!

Looks like our guitars are blood brothers (your front apron and my top deck).

I like mine more every time I play it!

Congrats!!

Mark Treepaz · Post by **Mark Treepaz** » 26 Aug 2009 7:03 pm

VERY NICE GUITAR!

Ben Rubright · Post by **Ben Rubright** » 26 Aug 2009 7:15 pm

Do anyone know, does Gary make a U-12? I have tried to find his website but have struck out.

Joe Rogers · Post by **Joe Rogers** » 26 Aug 2009 9:33 pm

Tootie, the new guitar sure is a beauty. I'm gonna have to make one of those jams so I can give her a test drive!!!

Joe Rogers

Calvin Walley · Post by **Calvin Walley** » 26 Aug 2009 10:52 pm

whoooooooooie thats a beauty

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 27 Aug 2009 3:50 am

Ben Rubright wrote:Do anyone know, does Gary make a U-12? I have tried to find his website but have struck out.

Ben, at this time I don't think Gary makes a U-12,although I'll be talking to him today and I will find out.
BD

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 27 Aug 2009 4:10 am

Billy Carr · Post by **Billy Carr** » 27 Aug 2009 4:30 am

Very nice combo! Top quality. Won't go wrong with a RITTENBERRY!

Brandon Ordoyne · Post by **Brandon Ordoyne** » 27 Aug 2009 8:55 am

I love the colors! Beautiful guitar....welcome to the Rittenberry Club

Daniel J. Cormier · Post by **Daniel J. Cormier** » 2 Sep 2009 5:47 am

Love those colors. Will have talk to Gary about getting my next Rittenberry with that Natural in it somewhere.

Bryan Rankins · Post by **Bryan Rankins** » 2 Sep 2009 6:35 am

She is a beauty, that's for sure. As good as my SD10 sounds, I'm awful curious to hear a D10...boy my wife will be happy to hear that. After having a chance to play mine out several times now, I couldn't be happpier. I love the tone I got from my Thomas, but shaving off the pounds and not losing tone, is mighty nice. I know you'll enjoy it.

Vincent Serice · Post by **Vincent Serice** » 2 Sep 2009 7:51 pm

Thanks to everybody that viewed or replied on my new Rittenberry. I've played it about 2 weeks now and it just keeps getting better. I've never adjusted to a new guitar so quick. This thing sings above the 15th fret like crazy with the best string separation I've personally ever played. Danny, you need to come play it and leave some of those licks on it. Joe and Murnell played it and I think they thought about whoopin me and taking it home with them. See you soon, Tootie Serice

Randy Gilliam · Post by **Randy Gilliam** » 2 Sep 2009 9:51 pm

That Is The Next Brand I want To Try out, They Look great , Randy Gilliam.

Danny Bates · Post by **Danny Bates** » 2 Sep 2009 11:00 pm

Hey Randy... I've heard they even sound better than they look!

I wanna try one out too.

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 3 Sep 2009 11:10 am

Vincent, very good looking instrument.
Is that a real piece of birdseye maple?
Where are they made and who makes them?

Many thanks

Charlie Moore · Post by **Charlie Moore** » 3 Sep 2009 5:50 pm

Tootman,that is a keeper for sure,can't wait to fly it when the jam starts back...c ya soon
Charlie.......

Vincent Serice · Post by **Vincent Serice** » 4 Sep 2009 7:31 pm

Hey Rick, the guitar is built by Gary Rittenberry in Cookeville, Tennessee. The front apron is birdseye maple mica and the blue mica but the maple really looks real. Thanks for asking.

Hey Charlie Moore, I cant wait for you to hear this thing and play it. Its got that sound everybodys looking for. I've really grown to love the sound of those 705's. Its good to hear from you.I'm going to try to start going to the jams again. I miss all the guys and girls and the food. See you soon, Tootie

Danny, who made the fret boards for you? Man, they look great. So does that guitar. I'll be giving you a call shortly. Tootie

Steve Hotra · Post by **Steve Hotra** » 4 Sep 2009 7:38 pm

Very nice looking Rittenbery!
Great sounding guitars, too
Still enjoying my emerald green

Steve Hotra · Post by **Steve Hotra** » 4 Sep 2009 7:39 pm

Bryan Rankins wrote:She is a beauty, that's for sure. As good as my SD10 sounds, I'm awful curious to hear a D10...boy my wife will be happy to hear that. After having a chance to play mine out several times now, I couldn't be happpier. I love the tone I got from my Thomas, but shaving off the pounds and not losing tone, is mighty nice. I know you'll enjoy it.

Bryan,
I know this is off topic. Noticed your avatar is a Taylor T3.
Do you own one?
How do you like it?
Steve

Daniel J. Cormier · Post by **Daniel J. Cormier** » 5 Sep 2009 4:48 am

These where made by my local graphic design store. they also make the MCI,Dekley and Sho-Bud fretboards.

I spoke to Joe Rogers and Murnell Babineaux yesterday. Both of them are wanting a Ritt after playing yours.

Daniel J. Cormier · Post by **Daniel J. Cormier** » 15 Jan 2010 9:30 am

Went to play this guitar last night. What a beautiful guitar and smooth as silk action. Tone to die for . I know this sounds like a broken record, but I can't say enough good things about these guitars.

Dennis Wireman · Post by **Dennis Wireman** » 16 Jan 2010 3:42 pm

Tootie join the Rittenberry owners my friend . great looking steel you got ,like the combination on it. More and more players are getting these Rittenberrys. I agree with Daniel.

Love mine also great playing and sounding steels for sure .And great Justice cases enjoy my friend.

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