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Re: My 'new' Ricky
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 3:33 pm
by fireglo67
The back has more dings and scratches and a small patch of buckle rash through to the wood.
But now strung up with a set of TI flats and ready to go!
Re: My 'new' Ricky
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 3:35 pm
by fireglo67
WOW! How much???????
Re: My 'new' Ricky
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:06 pm
by jps
Mateybob wrote:
WOW! How much???????
Keep in mind this is Gary's, he has very nice instruments, with prices that more than match.
The rest of the guitar looks fantastic, Rob!
Now, where exactly is it going?
Re: My 'new' Ricky
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:05 pm
by fireglo67
jps wrote: Now, where exactly is it going?
Probably back home to the US. She's been away for 43 years and I think she is homesick.
Re: My 'new' Ricky
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:09 pm
by collin
jps wrote:Mateybob wrote:
WOW! How much???????
Keep in mind this is Gary's, he has very nice instruments, with prices that more than match.
Yeah, but I know what he paid for it, though...
Plus, it is literally MINT, and I don't use that term lightly.
Great score Rob---what an amazing guitar!
Re: My 'new' Ricky
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:15 pm
by fireglo67
Thanks Colin.
The serial number on this one is HI 1365, what was yours?
Re: My 'new' Ricky
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:58 pm
by fireglo67
One last one before bedtime. I'm going to get a picture of this out in natural light tomorrow. That flame lights up and moves like a hologram!
Re: My 'new' Ricky
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:00 pm
by chucksimms
That's spectacular. I have 375 O.S. in fireglo from the same year and it is incredible- finish and playability make it one of the most beautiful guitars I've ever owned.
Re: My 'new' Ricky
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:29 pm
by analogpackrat
Wow. I don't usually care for the MG Ricks, but that is one butterscotch beauty you've got there!
Re: My 'new' Ricky
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:58 pm
by Danotron
That's one of the nicest Mapleglo's I've ever seen!
Congratulations
Re: My 'new' Ricky
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:45 am
by winston
Congrats Rob..........you lucky dog.
Re: My 'new' Ricky
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 10:56 am
by fireglo67
Last few.
my 1968 with my 1998!
Re: My 'new' Ricky
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 1:29 pm
by godber
Magnificent!
Re: My 'new' Ricky
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 1:30 pm
by fireglo67
Just had the guitar set up by a local luthier.
He confirmed the neck is lovely and straight with no twist or bow.
He couldn't get over the feel of the neck, he absolutely fell in love with this guitar, and it was all I could do to stop him playing it and get it back off him!
One question. Should I replace the knobs or leave 'as is'? I have a set of modern ones here waiting for a home.
Re: My 'new' Ricky
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:24 pm
by jps
Mateybob wrote:One question. Should I replace the knobs or leave 'as is'? I have a set of modern ones here waiting for a home.
Replace them but make sure you don't lose the original knobs, if your goal is to actually play and perhaps, gig with it.