Rose Morris Advertisements 1964

[Danotron]

Ron.............................Wow!

[k43rover]

That is a simply stunning picture Ron - thanks for posting it. The one you describe as a '67 Redburst second from right is intriguing - do you know if that "redburst" was a standard colour for Rose Morris exports/US special models in 1967?

[libratune]

There is a photo of a 1964 model 1997 in Redburst on page 31 of the Bacon and Day Rickenbacker Book. I don't think it's the same guitar, so there is more than one in this finish. I wouldn't call it a "standard" finish color.

PS A "Shaded Green" guitar is shown on the same page of that book. Different story there, and not mine to tell.

[k43rover]

Hi Ron, That redbust is a lovely variation. I noted in Smith's book that a high proportion of the RM UK exports in '66 were Autumnglo with the balance the usual Fireglo but no other colours were mentioned. Obviously you have a very rare and beautiful bird there in a custom colour.....

[wints]

I always thought the "redburst" was mainly a '66 shade, but see in the register a couple of 68's as well as the others mentioned here.

Are the 68's yours Ron?

[libratune]

I always thought the "redburst" was mainly a '66 shade, but see in the register a couple of 68's as well as the others mentioned here.

Are the 68's yours Ron?

Yes, they are. The '68 Redbursts -- a 366-12 and 365 OS -- are more "black cherry" color around the edges than the '67 1997, which is truly black. I'm still not sure if "Redburst" is the proper name for this finish -- in the Bacon and Day book it is referred to as "a dark-red to black sunburst," so I guess "Redburst" is close enough.

Here's a photo of the pair:

366-12 + 365 OS 1968 Redburst

[Danotron]

Once again Ron................................wow!

[rick_ovic]

While we are on the subject of Rose Morris models, here's my 1964 RM1999 and 1965 RM1998, pictured with a snake-skin tolex Selmer combo.

[wints]

While we are on the subject of Rose Morris models, here's my 1964 RM1999 and 1965 RM1998, pictured with a snake-skin tolex Selmer combo.

Did Mick Dundee recover that Selmer for you Dazza?

[rick_ovic]

While we are on the subject of Rose Morris models, here's my 1964 RM1999 and 1965 RM1998, pictured with a snake-skin tolex Selmer combo.

Did Mick Dundee recover that Selmer for you Dazza?

No mate, she's all original from the UK I didn't even know they had snakes in Britain. Imagine how many they had to catch to cover an entire amplifier!

[k43rover]

I always thought the "redburst" was mainly a '66 shade, but see in the register a couple of 68's as well as the others mentioned here.

Are the 68's yours Ron?

Yes, they are. The '68 Redbursts -- a 366-12 and 365 OS -- are more "black cherry" color around the edges than the '67 1997, which is truly black. I'm still not sure if "Redburst" is the proper name for this finish -- in the Bacon and Day book it is referred to as "a dark-red to black sunburst," so I guess "Redburst" is close enough.

Here's a photo of the pair:

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Hi Ron, it's difficult to tell with the limitations of cameras and so on but I think there must be at least 2 distinct shading variations here - the guitar you originally posted as redburst (2nd from right in group shot of 4 above) seems to be red all the way across i.e. very dark cherry red at sides and light red in the centre; whereas there also seems to be a more normal but dark Fireglo finish (dark sunburst?) which goes to dark cherry at the edges but from a more normal yellowish colour near the pick-ups - I have the latter on my late '67 370 pictured here.

[k43rover]

Heres another ad - for Rose Morris 12 string model 1993 from NME 13th November 1964...

[electrofaro]

Great thread with all the ads and pictures - thanks for sharing!

So much beauty *hides for fear RAS*

[wints]

Heres another ad - for Rose Morris 12 string model 1993 from NME 13th November 1964...

And then Gerry decided he'd do some work on the headstock of his RM!

[wints]

That ad is well before Gerry decided he'd do some work on the headstock of his RM!

Story here:
http://www.rickenbacker.com/forum_view_ ... %20Marsden?

Any more info on that guitar?