guitarpedaladdict
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Just saw this shop guitar from a few months back... pretty unique among the already unique

Esquire? Yes please! Pls post.I finally converted it to an Esquire ...I'll post pictures when I get a chance. I love this guitar.
I've heard nothing but great things about the Nocasters.I have a 2006 Fender Nocaster in addition to my Kelly. Heresy perhaps, but I love the Nocaster and Kelly in equal measure. For classic tele tones, the Nocaster is an absolute monster.
Agreed.I've heard nothing but great things about the Nocasters.
I guess the reason for my question stems from the desire to get something a little more traditional to compliment my Bowery Kelly. The Kelly is a masterpiece and I couldn't imagine ever parting with it but it really feels like it's own thing.
So moving newer orders up over previous older orders is ethical? If you say so.
Placing my order, with my specs that he agreed to, and sending a deposit, should be all that's necessary to get the ball rolling. That's showing all the interest that's necessary. I've dealt with several other top-notch luthiers, and I never had to call, bug, pester, or prod. When my guitar was done, and ON TIME, (3 months for one, 6 months for the other, as promised), the builder notified me that it would now be shipped.
Maybe he needs to "firm up" instead of giving in to those who feel they need to keep pestering him to get their guitar done. By that I mean finishing guitars in the same order that they were placed, no exceptions. That, and stating that it may be a 2 to 5 year wait. That would be a business ethic that I could respect.
I agree 100%... I acquired two "shop" guitars this way.I agree with you.
I must however say that, having been one of Rick's acquaintances for 20 years now, the way he does business is different from most other professional small builders, just like his guitars are.
My recommendation for anyone who wants a RK but does not want to put up with a, ehm, non-linear ordering process, is to check from time to time, in person whether any shop model is getting near to completion, and buy it there and then.
You will save yourself the wait time, frustration etc. and go home with a unique guitar.
I agree with you.
I must however say that, having been one of Rick's acquaintances for 20 years now, the way he does business is different from most other professional small builders, just like his guitars are.
My recommendation for anyone who wants a RK but does not want to put up with a, ehm, non-linear ordering process, is to check from time to time, in person whether any shop model is getting near to completion, and buy it there and then.
You will save yourself the wait time, frustration etc. and go home with a unique guitar.
Ha! "Non-linear ordering process". That's a good one.And the bane of all small builders. Those who have a non-linear process cause themselves, their customers, and everyone else a lot of grief.