NGD: Ric 1996Plus

This was on clearance at my local GC. I traded an Ibanez GB10 and cash and came home pretty satisfied with the deal.

The 1993Plus was reissued years back with a wider nut (1-3/4") and an F-hole which was a hallmark of the original, 60's Rics imported to England by Rose Morris.

Compared to my (since sold) 626/12, this one has it beat, hands down. No neck dive, and the hollow body gives it, "THAT sound." Hard to explain, but it sounds, “chimey-er”, than other solid Ric12s I’ve played. The wider neck makes it easy for me to arpeggiate chords without muting adjacent strings. Makes for a great playing experience!

I'm sending it to Brawer for a few hardware upgrades from Winfield Vintage. I'll repost after the mods. Enjoy!

@RobB that is fuggin sweet and looks good enuff to eat.. Ricks always have the nicest bursts. 

The most fun guitar to restring.

butcher said:

The most fun guitar to restring.

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Made even more fun since Ric stopped slotting the headstocks all the way through. 

topekatj said:

@RobB that is fuggin sweet and looks good enuff to eat.. Ricks always have the nicest bursts. 

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Thanks, man! Who doesn’t like a good Fireglo?

Was talking with the Real Guitars guys and we all seemed to agree Ric had the most stylized guitars of the 60s. They weren’t usually employed in surf music, but they really have that cresting-wave, SoCal vibe. I think they’re beautiful.