Azureglo close to Midnight Blue

mike_smith · Post by **mike_smith** » Fri May 30, 2003 3:05 am

As I've never seen one in the flesh, can anyone tell me how close is the current mid-blue finish to the old azureglo.

admin · Post by **admin** » Fri May 30, 2003 3:41 am

Mike: You can see a couple of examples of azureglo instruments here.
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admin · Post by **admin** » Fri May 30, 2003 3:57 am

The newer midnightblue finish is lighter than the older midnightblue and the azureglo. It must be said that photographs are sometimes misleading given the variations in lighting and the reflective quality of the finish being captured. The following photos are from Mike Parks Terrific Site.

mike_smith · Post by **mike_smith** » Fri May 30, 2003 4:57 am

Many thanks Peter, and what an excellent choice of pictures I have just sold a 1997MID. Could it be the same one? Mine came from the States originally.

ricnvolved · Post by **ricnvolved** » Fri May 30, 2003 7:02 am

I'm not giving up hope that Rickenbacker will come out with an Azureglo BURST. In other words, a finish like Fireglo, only in Azure. However, there seems to be some practical concerns that the nitrocellulose will age and thus produce a green tint. ~sigh~ Very few things are uncomplicated in the Ric world..............

mike_smith · Post by **mike_smith** » Fri May 30, 2003 7:11 am

Jeffery: The custom finish that Mary Chapin Carpenter has on her 620's would be perfect, called blueburst by the factory, check out a pic under the Artists section