Where are the Bluebursts?

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:32 am

I think, after exhaustive analysis, many blind A-B tests, and lost sleep, that it's been determined that is has mostly to do with the case glue.

However, there's a definite maple tang to the bouquet, rounded off with a bit of conversion varnish fruitiness, with the merest shading of carnauba in the finish.

And they are all Very Good Years.

stormy · Post by **stormy** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 4:47 pm

Paul, I tried to follow your advice

I spent the day used Rickenbacker hunting through the SF bay area and came up completely empty. So I came up with plan B. I'd buy a new 360 jetglo through Musicians Friend and then sell it when the 360BBR arrives. I'd take a bit of a loss but not too much...it would be like renting a jetglo for awhile!

I pitched the idea to my Wife and she gave the stamp of approval. As I'm placing the order I begin to think, what if I fall in love with the 360 jetglo and can't bear to part with it when the 360 BBR arrives? How can I possibly justify keeping 2 different finishes of the same make/model? Hmmm, instead of buying a 360 jetglo now, maybe I should buy a different model that could make sense to keep after the 360BBR arrives. I pitched that idea to my Wife, she rolled her eyes and said, go ahead.

So...I just ordered a beautiful 620/12 in midnight blue that should arrive sometime next week. Now, I'm taking my Wife of 26 years out to a very nice dinner!

Dennis

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 5:44 pm

Dennis, that's impeccable reasoning and a perfect choice.

Now you'll always have the 12, and soon you'll begin wondering about a 6 to join it until the BBR comes, and there's that nice FG 330-6, and baby makes three.

That how the sickness takes hold of you.

Did you try Rocker Guitars in the Mission? They've had a few come and glo...

stormy · Post by **stormy** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 7:10 pm

Hi Paul,

we tried Rocker...first the line was busy then it rang & rang with no answer...this was after 6pm so perhaps they were closed? Anyway, the only new Rickenbacker's were at Haight Ashbury music. S'vale had a new 330 jetglo and SF had a new 360 jetglo but wanted $1350 for it. This seemed crazy considering you can get the same new 360 jetglo from Musicians Friend for $1099.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 4:36 pm

Rocker is a funny place. They have a good spread of stock, knowledgeable salespeople with good personalities, and pretty good prices.

But they have no website, and getting there and parking is a nightmare (unless you already live in the Mission), and as you found out, their phone is often busy.

By Sunnyvale and SF you're referring to which dealers?

eggman · Post by **eggman** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 5:30 pm

Dennis,

Enjoy that 620-12! I've got one and like it more than the 330-12 I had years ago. The 620 has better sustain and treble, which is desireable in a 12-string. (Obviously opinions may vary here.)Good choice!

Respectfully,
Larry Carroll

stormy · Post by **stormy** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 7:34 am

Paul,
my SF & Sunnyvale references were to Haight Ashbury Music and their sister store on Washington Ave in downtown S'vale.

Larry,
I'm really excited about the 620/12, I've never even seen one in the flesh (or is that wood?) before

I was a bit concerned that since the 620 is a solid body that it wouldn't have the trebly jangle of the hollow 330/360 12's. Thanks for the comparison info!

Dennis

gregson1 · Post by **gregson1** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:43 pm

Still pretty scarce...I lucked into this one.

I think a 350V63 would look great in this color.

bob_the_bass · Post by **bob_the_bass** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 12:22 am

That is SO beautiful !!

beefandbones · Post by **beefandbones** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:58 am

Recently, Ben mentioned that a 620 BBR had shipped. Anybody seen it turn up anywhere? I'd love to see a picture.

PS - nice bass!

admin · Post by **admin** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 8:05 am

A very unique colour Greg. Nice get.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:15 am

That is a beaut, and the best looking BBR I've seen yet, IMO.

Congratulations, Greg!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 12:27 pm

Lovely, Greg. Even though BBR doesn't grab me much, that is very pretty.

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 12:32 pm

When I showed my wife a picture of a BBR, she said "It doesn't look like a Rickenbacker...it looks more like a PRS" (she knows her guitars)....woman eh!

I sort of know what she means...as lovely as it is.

beefandbones · Post by **beefandbones** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 6:27 am

Has a 620 BBR shown up yet?