[Slewfoot2000]

Great to hear! Would love to see photos! I still have my deposit with Robert and just can't decide on what to do. It'll likely be one of the following:

- a Wolf inspired build, chambered for weight and possibly using Koa instead of Maple and Cocobolo instead of Purpleheart

- a Les Paul inspired that is black on top and dark brown wood on the back and sides like the old Gretsch Duo Jets...pickups being a neck Staple P90, middle P90 or Strat, bridge Firebird or Humbucker...a Bigsby and instead of a standard pickguard using an aluminum Garcia type pickup surround ring

- possible I may buy an existing guitar and just have it modded

[GratefulDadNJ]

[Slewfoot2000]

Looks great! Really nice and classy and hope it sounds as good as it appears!

[GratefulDadNJ]

Man, it sounds really great. Here is the rig I’m using (excuse the messy wires) set up in the basement.

Sounds like you have some great ideas for your build. Hope it turns out great. Would love to see what you end up w.

[Slewfoot2000]

Hi Gang - Hope all is well. Just curious if anyone has any updates on the Rusch front.

Thanks!

[Nightfall_Diamonds]

I’ve kept an eye on this issue for a personal reason. I’m a stickler for keeping people honest as well as transparent. Last time I checked, his new web site is down. I did not see an active FB and I don’t think his instagram is active. His new site said all new orders in 2024 had delivery date of Jan 2025. That would’ve been impossible after hearing about his financial issues, thousands in deposits for builds and lack of transparency.

Folks, if there are tons of people out thousands of dollars then you do have options. I’ve been around awhile and more times than I could count, the BBB (Better Business Bureau) has been critical in preventing personal/professional losses. These folks receive complaints and act as mediator to resolve issues. All complaints become public as a means of showing whether or not the business is proactive in addressing customer concerns.

You should not feel bad about protecting yourself. That’s why the BBB was established. It’s very simple; you pay for a product or service and you receive that product or service. If one party does not honor their end of an agreement then resolution is needed. I’m an old school head who’s been around the block. The Dead community is full of loving and understanding people. However, this is a business transaction rather than a personal situation where we look out for each other. This is my way of looking out for so many good people.

www.bbb.org

[Jon S.]

Man, it sounds really great. Here is the rig I’m using (excuse the messy wires) set up in the basement.

Sounds like you have some great ideas for your build. Hope it turns out great. Would love to see what you end up w.

A friend owns both a real Dumble and a Bludotone which we A-B’d together. I preferred the Bludotone.