I bought a 620!

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For those asking about the 325 (in photo), I think Nick Thiel originally owned this guitar and the last time I looked it was being sold by the ricpage.com. It is supposedly a 325 prototype.
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Oh man, how can ANYONE own a guitar like that and even THINK about selling it? A one-of prototype? It's beautiful.
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Well, it's always possible to build a later model replica, just to capture the look and feel...
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I asked Mr Hall if my guitar might be Autumnglo in the new Rick Forum and this is his reply:


Question:Yesterday I bought a 1984 620 which the owner insists is Autumnglo.It looks like a Fireglo but it is darker.Could this be the second version of Autumnglo or is it just an aged Fireglo.

Answer:That version of Autumnglo, in fact all versions of Autumnglo were long gone by 1984. It can only be a dark Fireglo, perhaps one that's seen some significant sun. Look at the binding- is it yellowed? A yello filter over shaded red makes for a nice brown shading

I guess that settles it.
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It doesn't matter Mitch....that is one beautiful fireglo & I will give you a profit if you decide to sell it!
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Well I will certainlly keep that in mind.Actually what I may do is try to trade it to someone for a Rick 12-string.
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Post by octagon »

Do you think the 620 sounds better with the hi-gain or toaster pickups?
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Hi Gain IMO....
'Rickenbacker'...what a name! After all these years, it still thrills me.
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