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marctrain57
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I saw a Rick ar a used guiter store today that didn't quite look right. It was the body shape of a 650 but in what appeared to be an all natural maple finish like a stripped 325 Lennon model before the Jet glo paint job. Pickguard and R tailpiece were black. Pickups looked to be highgains. The TRC is black w/ white lettering. Was there ever such a beast or has someone been messing with original article.
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Sounds like it might be a "610 BT" model. Here is a link to a photo of a Mapleglo 610 with chrome hardware and white plastic parts:

http://rickbeat.com/modelslibrary/610/610.htm

Many of these had black trim from the factory in the 80s and 90s.
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Here is another link to one with black trim:

http://rickbeat.com/gallery/davidjacobs/610fr2.jpg
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Like this in Mapleglo?
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yes thats it. Anyone have one or would like to venture an opinion as to the quality or sound
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Post by milo »

This model is the plain version of a 620, which is more or less a solidbody version of a 330. It's got the same wiring (no stereo output) and pickups as the 330 but will be a little brighter sounding due to the solid body.
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The 610 has 21 frets as opposed to the 24 of the 330. IMO the front pickup was a bit muddy due to its placement. Great guitar though. I think Mike Parks has one for sale on his web site.
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Post by eggman »

Howdy,

I miss the no-nonsense 610. What a great companion to the 330!

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