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jnbass
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still not mine;
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Here's an old formal portrait of my old '72 Mapleglo 4001 -- it is now the "Mink" bass that Ted S. and Paul W. refinished for me:

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"I need to get a good pic of my 370/12RM MG ..."

Send it to MARF, I'll take it home with me and do some good photos of it, then you can come to Cleveland to pick it up (good excuse to come to Cleveland, besides the Rock Hall)!
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hah!
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All are with new owners, it seems I don't hang on to my MG Ricks! My first MG was a mid '70s 4001 that was used in my top 40/disco band days.
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Nov. 2004 4003MG - before moving the toaster to the 1/2" position.

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Wow, 2 Ricks, 2 weeks in a row!
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Stain them wings, John! Image
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Post by skeeterbuck »

What do you guys think looks better?

The flamed or birdseye maple or the more plain broad grain pattern.
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If it's got flame I love it...

...Flames rule!
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You got that right, Ray! Image

Mapleglorious:

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SUHWEEEET!

Burn me again babe!
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Post by 4003 »

Love the "Rickenberger" or is that "Steinbacker"!!!!
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Quilted!
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