Colors available in 1965

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 5:03 am

Well, at that time I believe that the only solid color that was being applied was black (Jetglo)..

If you are wanting a factory appearance, I'm afraid that's it.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 7:24 am

Take a look at Mike Parks' Finish Time Line:

http://www.the-music-connection.com/ricinfo.htm#fin

It confirms John's answer. Burgundy was a 1965 color, so maybe a dark Burgundy, albeit transparent, might work?

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:13 am

I have seen a factory pre-Burgundyglo Rickenbacker from 1967, that was more of a transparent cherry-red than Burgundyglo. In fact, Mike Parks owns it...it's a 365, defintitely a custom-order. There was also that 'weird' Autumnglo, like a black-to-red burst...I think that was around in 1965 as well...you see this on some special models...

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:20 am

Daniel, check out the BG finish on my '72 4001 that Paul did for me, you might like the color...here is the thread:

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gingerly · Post by **gingerly** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:47 am

Dang John, that's amazing. Circles... you know what you need to do... ; ) ... and since the wood isn't perfect, I'd have it bound, myself... something in an aged cream would be amazing.

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:13 am

Daniel: As far as I'm concerned, you can't go wrong with Jetglo and white trim. I think RIC should change the name to Penguin-glo. A classic look for a classic guitar!

35012 · Post by **35012** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:10 pm

You could make an export 330/12 by binding it, and the slash soundhole would make it unique among exports.