Hideous paint job

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 5:29 pm

Is it just me or is this hideous??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3712300383&category=41439

philco · Post by **philco** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 7:46 pm

Depends on what you've been smoking or drinking, Jeff. It's a huge step up in quality over the paint job my old Chevy Nova got. That one changed from metallic gold to dull puke green over the course of a couple of years, with the top changing first and then working down the sides. If you wear tie dyed clothes to a gig, this one would work for you.

trick_knee · Post by **trick_knee** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 2:12 am

I just crossed my eyes while looking at it and I swear I saw Mother Mary! OK, that's the last time I catch a buzz before breakfast!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 4:14 am

right on the money, Miguel!

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 5:39 am

I've seen a lot worse...like Miguel said, if that was done by Peter Max, then it would be genius. But compared to the bass that was on Ebay this week, with the "Van Halen"esque 80's crackle red/black paint job, this one looks like a keeper!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 6:39 am

Quick ... gimme some sand paper ...

ken_james · Post by **ken_james** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 7:03 am

The truss rod cover is worth $100

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 4:51 am

Hmmm.... I'd call that one a "Hippiebacker!" But it is kind of cool in a way.... Look at the detailed painting in the close-up of the headstock; some artistic type really put a lot of time into it. Like Phil said, you'd have to wear tie-dyed clothes with that one or it just wouldn't look right. Groovy!

eatswodo · Post by **eatswodo** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 6:20 am

Well, speaking as one who recently described a stripped Tuxedo as 'lovely mapleglo', my ability to judge aesthetics is clearly suspect. However, I'd have to agree with you, Melissa - whoever did this has some talent as an artist, whether or not you like the end result.

It only needs the gentle application of a belt sander for the final touch

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 9:48 am

They should use this guitar on a poster ...

This is your Rickenbacker

This is your Rickenbacker on drugs

Any questions?

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 9:56 am

It's funny to me that the seller finds it neccesary to state it's a "pre-owned" Rickenbacker.

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 1:17 pm

Holy moley, it's at $300...

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 1:41 pm

I think there should be a "Ricken-monsters" photo thread in this forum!

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 1:44 pm

Wait 'till you see the one I've got going now...

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 4:23 am

Show and tell, Kenny!