Are they putting something new in the water at RIC?

[jingle_jangle]

Though I do recall noticing that the 4003 smelled the same as previous Ricks, and wondered why..

It smelled the same because it's mostly the case you're smelling, not the geetar.

[Mossman]

Actually, I was being a little tongue in cheek with that one, Paul...

[jingle_jangle]

OK. Then I will stop being tongue in nose about it.

[vker]

I have to say, Ben, that I have never been a fan of blue-green finishes on any stringed instruments...........until I saw the new MID on some Ricks at Pick Of The Ricks during MARF! Those look amazing!

There it is then-- 2009 COY Seaweed-Glo ..

This may be off kilter- but I completely prefer the look of a plainer top on the burst type guitars.
I honestly think that an extremely flamed top can be a bit distracting to the overall appearance and beauty
of the color nuances !
Love the flame on the MG's though !