A "Fire"-storm of Controversy

[steverok]

Hello fellow Ric enthusiasts,

The time has come for me to address an issue that has been eating away at me for some time. It involves the evolution of the FireGlo finish, and the sometimes boorish and insensitive attitude with which some people seem to approach this very sensitive topic. You see, most of us have a FireGlo guitar or bass, and, as we know, the shade of the FireGlo finish varies all over the place, from era to era, year to year, and instrument to instrument. However, there are some people who post all of these lurid and seductive photos of their “amazing” FireGlo, or their “new” FireGlo, or their “90s FireGlo”, which makes some of us people, who just have “regular” FireGlo, or “clown” FireGlo, or “pinky” FireGlo, feel bad. The only way to fight back is to point out that all FireGlo’s have pink, by definition, or that our manhood is not on the line in regard to our specific brand of FireGlo, or that JetGlo is cooler, etc. For example, I have a 360-12FG from 2005, which certainly has a pink characteristic, but not much more than most of the FireGlo’s I’ve seen, and the finish itself is a bit of a “lollipop” FireGlo. This guitar, however, is set up perfectly, the sound has warmed up and broken in, appearing, now, on many of my recorded songs, and shown up at live performances as well, where it was oogled and marvelled at by many an audience member. However, in spite of all that, I have developed a bit of “FireGlo envy”, because I read this darned forum ! An instrument which has brought joy to my life is now occasionally subjected to an undeserved scrutiny, which undeniably coincides with the times that I read RRF. I would, therefore, like to add some definitions and terms to the RRF vernacular, which will help promote a more PC attitude in regard to FireGlo. Besides, I am pushing toward 1,000 posts, and I figure, no better way to get there than to ignite a firestorm of controversy. So, without further ado, here we go :

(1) “FireGlo Sensitivity” : A general concern/regard for others regarding FireGlo
(2) “FireGlo Envy” : Jealousy over the FireGlo of others
(3) “FireGlo Remorse” : Suffering and/or belaboring over one’s own FireGlo
(4) “FireGlo Snobbery” : A boorish, blatant, and unabashed arrogance regarding FireGlo
(5) “FireGlo Grandstanding” : Bragging and ostentatious behavior regarding FireGlo
(6) “FireGlo Callousness” : Lack of FireGlo Sensitivity
(7) “FireGlo Blinders” : Obsessing so much over the shade of FireGlo, to the point where tone, set-up, and actually knowing how to play guitar are either secondary or irrelevant.
(8) “FireGlo Tryanny” : Similar to “FireGlo Snobbery” and “FireGlo Grandstanding”, except FireGlo tyrannists try to buy up only and all of the best FireGlo’s, and show lots of pictures of them, claiming to be the world’s living expert on FireGlo, and mocking all others.

I welcome additional suggestions, but we need ones that really “stick”.

Cheers !

Steve-O

[billydlight]

[kennyhowes]

Besides, I am pushing toward 1,000 posts, and I figure, no better way to get there than to ignite a firestorm of controversy. So, without further ado, here we go :

"Now you will be only risking your lives - while I will be risking...an almost certain Academy Award Nomination...for best supporting actor."

[scotty]

Top post what can i say Steve maybe buy more FGs.I think i suffer from most of the above 1-8 Ive 3 FGs and probably the best way i see it is to have a FG for every occasion.Got to admit my 620 has a lovely shade of pink in the middle.Really?
Who cares about what other peoples guitars look like there is always going to be someone who thinks their guitar is better than yours.
May i suggest Fireglo-timeliners-The ones who say that the best Fgs were made in such and such a year.

[billydlight]

I like ForeGlo-ters as in my FG is Bigger/Better/not as Pink/Pinker than yours!!!

[scotty]

I like ForeGlo-ters as in my FG is Bigger/Better/not as Pink/Pinker than yours!!!

What about Blinkered-pinker! thats me!
Fireglo-Tranny - not quite sure what he likes but likes to dress his up somewhat?

[winston]

Here's some more for you Steve off the top of my head.

FST. Fireglo Sensitivity Training
FAT. Fireglo Attraction Training
RTFS. Reaction To Fireglo Syndrome

Carry on with the list, there's hundreds more I am sure.

[scotty]

Fire-no-glo - Cant stand the finish (ive got loads really bad ones too!)

[stringsncords]

Simple: If YOU like your FireGlo instrument....

THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS!

"Ya can't please everyone, but ya gotta please yourself...!"

Bob

[deaconblues]

I'm a category 8, definitely.

Is there a rating system for 21-fret snobbery too??

[wittyair]

I'd like for this controversy to include Montezuma Brown.
Simply insert Monte Brown wherever you had Fireglo and automatically
the controversy at least doubles..........plus, I'm trying to reach 1000 as well.

[godber]

Fireglo interruptus – withdrawing from completing a purchase of a Fireglo.

[electrofaro]

Fireglo? How boring!


On a more serious note: who coined the term "Clownglo"? I know what's meant with it, but do not get the Clown reference... no red nose on a clownglo at all

[cjj]

Ya know what? I never used to think Fireglo was that great a color... Then I got the nicest Fireglo of them all:

Of course, it's Amber Fireglo, so, maybe it doesn't count...

[winston]

I believe that you have just exhibited the ultimate in fireglo snobbery CJ.