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Colors for 381
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 2:56 pm
by marc61
Just curious what colors this model is available in. On the Ric site, it says MG,FG and JG but, on Mike Parks site, looking at the pricing, it says available in all current finishes. If that's so, I probably should have ordered one in BBR.
Not that I can even play well, but, it's just such an awesome looking piece. Would be a nice hollowbody to contrast with the solidbody 660MB I have. The appointments are just beautiful.
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 7:08 pm
by sloop_john_b
Marc, they're definitley available in every finish - i've seen 'em in everything but Burgundy and Desert Gold I think.
I still think that for a 381, Fireglo is far and away the nicest finish. But then again, i'm sure seeing a Blueburst would change my mind.
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 7:19 pm
by jingle_jangle
MB is nice, too...
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 7:42 pm
by kog
Oh mama.... My gosh, that is beautiful.
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:49 pm
by atomic_punk
ALthough the others are nice...no other finish than MG in that guitar, with that beautiful maple! Let it GLO!
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 12:23 am
by red_rob
Hey Paul - your fretboard inlays look like they really shine! Kind of whiter, like the 60s models, compared to the grayer tones of the modern guitars. Is that camera trickery? Did you get lucky? Or have you treated them in some way?
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 12:27 am
by red_rob
Neck of my 381. This is admittedly an unflattering picture, but I chose this one to get my point across
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 1:57 am
by marc61
It's probably a waste to buy one just to look at but, if I saw an MB come up for sale, I might just grab it.
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:40 am
by loverickbass
My 381 has the grey look to it as well. My newer RICs all have the whiter inlays like Paul's. It looks a whole lot better!
Cole
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:22 am
by jingle_jangle
My inlays are untreated. The picture was taken in fluorescent light, too. Sometimes you just luck out.
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:31 am
by expomick
Jetglo ain't bad...someone said it looked like the Dark Knight's guitar.
I love playing the 381. Went out to find, like most people, a 330 or 360 (still want those), but only the 381 was available.
Cost more, but man...can't put it down, even 11 months later.
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 9:15 am
by wints
Here you go Marc,
http://cgi.ebay.com/1996-RICKENBACKER-381-LEFTY-MAPLE-GLOW-MINT-W-TAGS_W0QQitemZ7376772707QQcategoryZ41439QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Goregous Birdseye, L/H, so no worries about playing it and compromising value...it'll stay mint.
Sit on it for 5 years until John Simmons comes beggin' for one...
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 12:12 pm
by jwilli
I'm happy to report that I've reserved a 381 BBR. It has been on order since Jan. Looking forward to it.
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:53 pm
by marc61
Thanks for thinking of me John! Too bad you couldn't get it to me by the holidays as you'd have liked!
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2005 5:19 pm
by arbiter
I think a 381 in a solid color is a waste of the beautifully flamed wood they're made with, so pretty much anything transparent.