NGD: Ric 1996Plus

[RobB]

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 othe 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!

Edited 16 hours ago by RobB

[topekatj]

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

[butcher]

The most fun guitar to restring.

[RobB]

28 minutes ago, butcher said:

The most fun guitar to restring.

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