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Vincent Serice

 

From:
Sulphur,Louisiana
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2009 5:41 pm    
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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
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Bill Dobkins


From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2009 5:50 pm    
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Congrats Vincent, She's a beauty.
Welcome to the club.
BD
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Steve English


From:
Baja, Arizona
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2009 6:31 pm    
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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!!
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Mark Treepaz


From:
Hamburg, New York USA
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2009 7:03 pm    
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VERY NICE GUITAR!
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Ben Rubright

 

From:
Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2009 7:15 pm    
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Do anyone know, does Gary make a U-12? I have tried to find his website but have struck out.
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Joe Rogers

 

From:
Lake Charles, LA USA
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2009 9:33 pm    
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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
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Calvin Walley


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colorado city colorado, USA
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2009 10:52 pm    
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whoooooooooie thats a beauty
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Bill Dobkins


From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 27 Aug 2009 3:50 am    
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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
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Roger Crawford


From:
Griffin, GA USA
Post  Posted 27 Aug 2009 4:10 am    
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Wow!
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Billy Carr

 

From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 27 Aug 2009 4:30 am     Rb
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Very nice combo! Top quality. Won't go wrong with a RITTENBERRY!
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Brandon Ordoyne


From:
Needville,Texas USA
Post  Posted 27 Aug 2009 8:55 am    
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I love the colors! Beautiful guitar....welcome to the Rittenberry Club Smile
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Daniel J. Cormier

 

From:
Lake Charles, LA, USA
Post  Posted 2 Sep 2009 5:47 am     Purrty Tang
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Love those colors. Will have talk to Gary about getting my next Rittenberry with that Natural in it somewhere.
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Bryan Rankins


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Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 2 Sep 2009 6:35 am     New Ritt
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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.
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Vincent Serice

 

From:
Sulphur,Louisiana
Post  Posted 2 Sep 2009 7:51 pm     A word of thanks
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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
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Randy Gilliam

 

From:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 2 Sep 2009 9:51 pm     Its a Beauty
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That Is The Next Brand I want To Try out, They Look great , Randy Gilliam.
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Danny Bates

 

From:
Fresno, CA. USA
Post  Posted 2 Sep 2009 11:00 pm    
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Hey Randy... I've heard they even sound better than they look!

I wanna try one out too. Smile
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Rick Collins

 

From:
Claremont , CA USA
Post  Posted 3 Sep 2009 11:10 am    
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Vincent, very good looking instrument.
Is that a real piece of birdseye maple?
Where are they made and who makes them?

Many thanks
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Charlie Moore


From:
Deville, Louisiana, USA
Post  Posted 3 Sep 2009 5:50 pm     Rit
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Tootman,that is a keeper for sure,can't wait to fly it when the jam starts back...c ya soon
Charlie.......
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Vincent Serice

 

From:
Sulphur,Louisiana
Post  Posted 4 Sep 2009 7:31 pm     Where its built
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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
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Steve Hotra


From:
Camas, Washington
Post  Posted 4 Sep 2009 7:38 pm    
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Very nice looking Rittenbery!
Great sounding guitars, too
Still enjoying my emerald green Very Happy
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Steve Hotra


From:
Camas, Washington
Post  Posted 4 Sep 2009 7:39 pm     Re: New Ritt
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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
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Daniel J. Cormier

 

From:
Lake Charles, LA, USA
Post  Posted 5 Sep 2009 4:48 am     Fretboards
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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. Laughing
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Daniel J. Cormier

 

From:
Lake Charles, LA, USA
Post  Posted 15 Jan 2010 9:30 am     Rittenberry
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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.
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Dennis Wireman

 

From:
North West Indiana 47978
Post  Posted 16 Jan 2010 3:42 pm     Rittenberry
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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. Very Happy Love mine also great playing and sounding steels for sure .And great Justice cases enjoy my friend.
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