Rist Guitars Raffle 4 Historically Built Guitar

[Phil47uk]

Originally Posted by dwagar

Problem is, Phil is so old he still remembers the war. A chocolate bar and a pack of smokes would get you anything.

You really should get out of the country Phil. Things have changed a bit.

Get out to your shed, take out a few slabs of 700 year old wood that Greg can use. I bet that'd do it. I know to Phil, 'old wood' has a whole different meaning.

Fuck me..I aint that old... I was born after the war.
Yes I do have a nice massive beam of 500 year old oak holding my roof up, but I think you'd find a Lester made of that weighing in at around 50 lb.

I do remember when original Strats were about £140 ( $280 US ) and a new 59 Les Paul would set you back around £250 ( ($500 US ) and they were probably more expensive in the UK then because of the embargos.

[thenowhereman]

10 bought...chances aren't great but I'm glad to contribute to the site.....how great would it be to get this one off custom for $10

[dwagar]

Originally Posted by Phil47uk

Fuck me..I aint that old

"Don't...mention...the war."

[damndirtyape71]

Is there an address to send a check or money order to? I am not setup on paypal, and would love to support the site...

Cheers,

[b-squared]

Mmmm...Cadburys....



BB

[Roman Rist]

Originally Posted by damndirtyape71

Is there an address to send a check or money order to? I am not setup on paypal, and would love to support the site...

Cheers,

The best way is to send it to a buddy who has paypal and get them to buy tickets on your behalf. Right now it is only set up for paypal .

Or contact the Financial pirate in charge DJ Wilbanks

[dwagar]

I know he is looking into our being able to send $ with a credit card without requiring a Pay Pal account. I know it can be done, but don't know how it works.

[gabrielnoel]

5 tickets for me! wish i could buy a hundred but don´t have enough money

[djwilbanks]

The alternative payments will still go through paypal, I'm setting something up with Alex, should go live tonight or tomorrow!

[Big John]

Flightcase info

Ok, here's the dealyo...I talked with my buddy about the hardware costs for this case and that's when I had an epiphany. These companies must buy their parts in very large bulk quanitities, otherwise they would never make a buck. That being said, the shopping list came to near $300 for heavy duty specs, and that doesn't include the plywood or the laminate. The best answer here (for my wallet) is two options:

1. Buy a used Anvil (Calzone, etc.), gut it, and then add new foam and velvet cloth

2. Get a new light duty ATA case (lightweight) with a generic cut-out, gut it, and add new foam and velvet cloth.

Either way is going to be about the same cost....but it will be way cheaper than $300, and the level of protection will still be better than a standard hardshell.

Thoughts?

[dwagar]

maybe some has a spare case, we can either use it as is, or ship it to you for modding?

[Big John]

I just found a place on ebay selling light duty ATA cases for $50-$60. I can strip it and add better foam with new velvet, and it will be lightweight...



Or something like this used Anvil available locally to me, which will be heavier...





What do you think?

[Roman Rist]

Lightweight with BLUE VELVET



Any one made for a Les Paul will work

[Big John]

Done!

[Roman Rist]

Originally Posted by Big John

Done!

Thank you for your contribution!!!!

[FLICKOFLASH]

maybe DJ can look into this
ProPay: Accept Credit Cards - Simple, Safe, & Affordable

[Skynyrdpicker]

Originally Posted by damndirtyape71

Is there an address to send a check or money order to? I am not setup on paypal, and would love to support the site...

Cheers,

Same here. I have no credit card, or paypall, or anything, and my money is Canadian.

What in the hell do I do?

[Big John]

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

maybe DJ can look into this
ProPay: Accept Credit Cards - Simple, Safe, & Affordable

Speaking of DJ, when the guitar leaves his shop for Greg's, it will be shipped in the new road case.

[Big John]

Originally Posted by Roman Rist

Thank you for your contribution!!!!

It's the least I could do for my favorite guitar forum.

[im_b0r3d_]

Originally Posted by Big John

It's the least I could do for my favorite guitar forum.

Really, thanks! Real helpful and generous!

In a few days I'll buy 10 tickets.

[FLICKOFLASH]

Originally Posted by Big John

It's the least I could do for my favorite guitar forum.

[Roman Rist]

Here is the Update;
First off, I want to issue a heartfelt thanks to EVERYONE for Their contributions to this historic project.

For one, it is historic simply because all of the people in the Luthier industry that are working together on this project instead of being in competition with each other.

So,

I will build the guitar

Max will inlay the fingerboard

Will Boggs will supply electronics

BCR Greg will supply the parts and hardware and assemble the instrument .

And Now, Big John will supply the case.

OUTSTANDINGTHANK YOU ALL

Here is what is needed now;

I need a bit of creativity here as well.

CASE CANDY

Hang tags, COA, build sheet, stuff like that.

Any Ideas? I would like this to be as memorable as possible

We would need someone to come up with the artwork, printing and actually get something physically printed up.

ANY TAKERS??

[djwilbanks]

Originally Posted by Big John

Speaking of DJ, when the guitar leaves his shop for Greg's, it will be shipped in the new road case.

its confusing when I share initials with a great luthier.

[djwilbanks]

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

maybe DJ can look into this
ProPay: Accept Credit Cards - Simple, Safe, & Affordable

When I am done you should be able to click a button and release an echeck or a credit card payment to the paypal account.

Barring that, as we get further into this thing I may be accepting money orders/checks that I will deposit into my account and then sent to the MLP Raffle Paypal.

Still easier, ATM, to send money to a buddy with paypal/credit card/etc. and have them buy the tickets in your name!

P.S. Lots of homework and stuff, I'm taking the day off from receipts, I'll be sending them out tomorrow!

[Big John]

Originally Posted by djwilbanks

its confusing when I share initials with a great luthier.

Doh!

[FLICKOFLASH]

ANNOUCMENT : I feel very strongly being this a Rist Guitar Project & Roman being the the MLP Head Luthier that the guitar when completed be sent back to him for final tweaks if needs be & his approval & photo's & that Roman announces the winner

Also I will insist he take some pix with the guitar as well to celebrate his great contribution & heading a wonderful project

[BCRGreg]

Originally Posted by spacebubby

Could I bribe you too Greg? And what are we bribing you for exactly?

Whatever you want, sweetheart....whatever you want.

[spacebubby]

Originally Posted by BCRGreg

Whatever you want, sweetheart....whatever you want.

I'd have to think about that then.

[Boleskinehouse]

Originally Posted by spacebubby

I'd have to think about that then.

Don't encourage him!

[im_b0r3d_]

Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

Don't encourage him!

Hey, another person with the black ad, .