My New 330 Union Jack-Glo

odonnebj · Post by **odonnebj** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 6:24 pm

http://www.clarkson.edu/~odonnebj/brittishpaint.jpg

7 months later she's almost done!! Just need to add the toasters and she's ready to rock!

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 7:32 pm

Very, very cool. Great job!

Noel

squirebass · Post by **squirebass** » Tue Oct 21, 2003 3:58 am

Very Cool Brian! If you don't mind my asking, how much did a paint job like that set you back?
Looks like something you'd find Ming Tea playing!
(Ming Tea is that band from the Austin Powers movies, I think it has Susanna Hoffs in it...)
I wouldn't mind THAT being the new 2004 "color"!

odonnebj · Post by **odonnebj** » Tue Oct 21, 2003 4:03 am

I'm not sure of the complete damage yet to my bank account. I ordered it a long time ago and put a bulk of the cash down on it. I had the back of the neck stripped of that finish since I can't stand it and I'm also getting toasters put on it.... vintage case too. Noel Gallagher from Oasis inspired this bad boy for me. LOL!

paul_yan · Post by **paul_yan** » Tue Oct 21, 2003 6:44 am

Cool finish that makes your baby stand out from all the other 330"s, Brian!
In fact, I am sure your 330 "UJ" is a far better built guitar than those Epiphone Noel Gallapher "Super Nova" Union Jacks!!!

Congratulations on a unique Ricky.

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Tue Oct 21, 2003 6:58 am

Reminds me of the 620s on the header page for RIC's site with the English, Japanese, and German flag Rickies. RIC was one of the very first sites I visited when I lost my online virginity (years ago now!) and I mistakenly thought they were finish options...

Noel

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 4:55 am

Brian, that is waaaaaaaaaay cool! Especially since Rics have such a strong association with the British Invasion in the minds of so many people....

odonnebj · Post by **odonnebj** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 5:00 am

Thanks!! I just want to point out that the image doesn't do the guitar justice. All the lines are straight edged and whatnot. The photo isn't the best quality. I'll try to get another one up with the toasters on it too!

admin · Post by **admin** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 6:25 am

Very nice idea Brian. I am amazed that there hasn't been one made with the American flag, although after seeing yours such a finish can't be far behind.

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 6:45 am

How about a maple leaf one for you, Peter? That would be cool, too!

mike_smith · Post by **mike_smith** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 7:01 am

Very very cool Brian, I'm amazed Paul Weller never thought of it.. he only managed this one:

Not sure how he filled in the cavity under the pick guard though, the guards where remade in clear perspex.

odonnebj · Post by **odonnebj** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 8:27 am

Wow! There's an interesting Rick! I like mine better. LOL!

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 10:39 am

I always loved the Lichtenstein Ric.

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 5:07 am

Hey Kenny, did you get my email?

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 11:34 am

Never mind, Kenny, I see you did!