In 2016 while Ringelstetter was on tour in St. Charles, Illinois he was approached by Ron Onesti. Ringelstetter wasn’t sure of this man’s significance at the time, but learned soon enough that he was the guy in the area. He purchased a print and was on his way, or so Ringelstetter thought. Towards the end of the show, Ron came back with two brand new, unopened Dean Guitars and asked Ringelstetter for a custom paint job on both of them. A year later, Ringelstetter was asked to come back to the St. Charles show where he set up close to the Arcada, Onesti’s Rock venue. He delivered the guitars to a happy customer, and learned that they would be on display in the Arcada for all of the patrons to see.
Darienne Keniece