U.K Stores and Sightings

[godber]

I just got used to the new FG looking brillant and then this one comes out. This is really oversprayed. Distinctive, but the burst is only around the bridge PUP. Shame.



http://www.petercooks.co.uk/Images/ric370.jpg

[jingle_jangle]

I dunno...seeing that and the BBR that's on this thread's first page, it seems like it could be possible that Peter Cook's photos might be a bit off?

[jps]

It may not be typical for FG but it is still a really nice looking finish.

[godber]

Yeah, I can see that. And it is true that (web) photography rarely catches it right.

It's down to taste I guess, but this one (from the same shop) looks perfect - apart from being a deviant lefty

[jps]

All leftys are deviant.

[jingle_jangle]

Yeah, I can see that. And it is true that (web) photography rarely catches it right.

It's down to taste I guess, but this one (from the same shop) looks perfect - apart from being a deviant lefty

Top FG looks in-store, artificial (incandescent) lighting; very low and warm colo(u)r temperature.

Bottom photo, daylight on (rare) bright, full-sunny day. Both seem to have ****** flash, too.

[godber]

Bottom photo, daylight on (rare) bright, full-sunny day .

Only too true.

There is a 370 on eBay (with Pithespy) which is slightly darker than the new norm, with a beautiful finish (see pic below) and the conditions you've highlighted would certainly make that one appear darker still.

z110708370fgnewbody.jpg

If I lived closer to Peter Cook's I would check out their 370, then again if I lived closer I would have to buy more RICs.

[jps]

Chris had a 360 with the same finish as that first photo; it looks great!

BTW, hi from pre-MARF! We have already had a great time and this was just a few of us getting things ready. I already made some new friends here.

[scotty]

Is this true? there are some pretty rare Rics in for the UK! even acoustics???? I doubt it very much! http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/search/in ... acker&pg=3

[leftyguitars]

Yep! I just called them up, they have every model in stock and ready for next day delivery, they even have lefty acoustics in stock.

[scotty]

Yep! I just called them up, they have every model in stock and ready for next day delivery, they even have lefty acoustics in stock.

Ah you must have got through to the Manager Elvis...

[scotty]

http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/electric_ ... ckenbacker nice 370 there played the other day what a beauty.A poor photo tho.

[jch]

I also posted this in the online sightings thread;

Is anyone else watching this one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0345655629

Seems a bit steep to me,i emailed him asking would he sell the 1997 separately,
but no,he 's only selling as a pair,strange in this climate!

What are 1997 reissues's going for here in the UK nowdays anyway?

Anyone?

[scotty]

OMG what a stunning back flametasicly beautiful but the front is like a train wreck. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rickenbacker-330- ... 3a5416b35a

[jch]

That 's such a pity! But what a nice back!

Here's another few from Coda,360/6 MG .
http://www.coda-music.com/product_info. ... ts_id=6413

330/6 MG
http://www.coda-music.com/product_info. ... ts_id=5005