Rick Nielsen signature model

[Guest FEC808]

I tried the search but didn't find much info.

I love the Futura look & split headstock. The Hamer version seems to be hard to find for me. Were these Nielsen's USA made & what should I expect to pay?

Thanks for your advice

[cmatthes]

There were two standard models.

RN Futura Limited edition:

USA-made, Korina, special engraved Sterling signature control plate (wRick's sig and number), RN's name (in Jpns) on TRC, b/w checkerboard case, chicken head knobs, etc. Very few of those out there, but you can find 'em if you look long and hard for one.

Korean-made import RN Signature:

Maple construction (pretty sure?), mahogany stain finish, stamped signature on guard, small gold "Hamer" logo on headstock, uncovered black HBs.

There was also a small run (5-6) of non-Nielsen Korina Futura-style guitars that predated the RN run, and several others have been custom ordered since they rolled out in '99.

I will say that the USA-made Korina guitars are very special guitars in that every one of the ones I've played (@9-10 of them) are just amazing. I was lukewarm to cool on the body style until I played one, and that truly won me over.

[Submariner85]

There's an import on Ebay right now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hamer-Rick-Nielsen-Sig...1QQcmdZViewItem

[bubs_42]

Chicken Head Knob's are Cool! If the Korean Model is anything like the 90's Korea Natural Standards they would be awsome Stage guitar's. Real Eye Catchers... I do believe their was an ebay auction for a Korina Pre RN on Ebay about 3months ago?, That guy was wanting 3g's...

[Armitage]

I never understood what they had to do with Rick....

[cmatthes]

I never understood what they had to do with Rick....

I'm with you, Bill. I'd think that a Tbolt, like RN was using at the time, would be more appropriate.