The Steel Guitar Forum

Hi All

Just wanted to say a big thank you to Gary Rittenberry who built me such a wonderful guitar, which arrived this week after a short delay in UK customs. The apron design was taken from a picture on his website from a few years back – but pictures don’t do it justice. It’s a stunning looking guitar.

Below are a few photos of the initial unboxing and set up. Realise there are a couple of blury ones in there - sorry.

Gary was great to deal with and answered all my inane questions graciously. Long may he be in business.

I’m a very infrequent poster here but in the year or so I’ve been waiting for this guitar I have learned heaps from you all. You are an entertaining and erudite bunch. This is a fantastic resource.

Cheers
David

What a beautifull little instrument. Not to mention the case has some real flash. Have to check these out as it slipped by me they were making these new. I had heard someone was using some of the same parts. Congratulations.

Fred Martin wrote: Have to check these out as it slipped by me they were making these new. I had heard someone was using some of the same parts.

huh?

i like the metal trim as well as having an inlay border. nice.[/i]

That's a great color and design scheme. Really sweet looking steel. I know you are going to enjoy this one. Thanks for sharing!

Congratulations....and yes,absolutely...wonderful color scheme...You have been very blessed to have have a such a beautiful guitar come to you!!!

Hey! That's my guitar!!!!!! I came up with that design (koa wood mica inside of black) because I planned on moving to Hawaii & wanted to honor the Hawaiian koa thing. And I LOVE Emmons style black D- 10's. That D-10 is still my favorite of my three guitars. And Yes! Gary does incredible work.

Jim Hollingsworth

Jim Hollingsworth wrote:Hey! That's my guitar!!!!!! I came up with that design

Yes! I recognise your name from the picture now! Thanks Jim, I am indebted to you for creating such a great design, and aopologies for my lack of imagination. I hope you don't mind? Does it mean i owe you $5 every time I look at the guitar?!

Cheers
David

No worries. I am pleased someone else thogut it appealing!

Jim

Very nice! With the Wallace True Tones on it, you won't be disappointed with the sound of it either! I have them on mine.

Well I certainly apologize for not being better informed but I catch up quick. Live way out west you see. Anyway down Phx way play a Rittenberry ?

Nice looking Rit there David. Welcome to the Rittenberry club. The man the guitar second to none. I am late seeing your pics of your guitar. I have had mine 6 months and love it.

Daryl

David, Nice looking guitar. I sure do love my Ritt. I have had it for about 5 months now and the more I play it the more I like it. Great Tone and details in these guitars.

Here's mine

The Ritts are VERY nice guitars and Gary is is a great guy
Thats a beautifull guitar you got there, here is mine

David, is that a full Sd10 or the lightweight S10 describded on the rittenberry website?

It is Gary's 3/4 body S-10. Mine has 7 pedals & 5 knees & still weighs in a 51 lbs in the case! And it has tone to die for! The only thing that is better is my Ritt D -10.

Jim