The Montezuma Brown challenge

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:34 am

Is anyone else debating which instrument would best suit them in this year's color? Putting aside the fact that I can't afford another instrument for a moment, I'm wondering what I would most like in Montezuma Brown.

I don't really need another bass, but a Laredo or 4003 could be nice. I do need a 12, so a 360 or 660 are possibilities.

I like the look of the MB 360 that Music Connection had. The glow on a one piece top seems to be the most asthetically pleasing. However, I have seen one old fretless 4003 that was almost a honeyburst, and looked really nice - not too dark around the edges. I think it was the Canadian Autumnglo (gloss walnut), but can't be sure. MB on a bass could be a possibility as well.

I'd be interested in others' comments.

beatlesgear · Post by **beatlesgear** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 4:03 pm

On any Ric bass, with a gold guard and nameplate, yeah.

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 4:50 pm

I tried to order my Comstock in Montezuma Brown.
Not an option. Alas.
Would have been lovely.
Stunning, I dare say.

In the meantime, I'll cast my vote for the now-discontinued 360V64. Along with the double white binding, Montezuma Brown would arrest the very senses on that model.
Yum, Noel

squirebass · Post by **squirebass** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 12:01 pm

Nick, I would think it would look really good on the c64, as well as a 4003 or 4004L. And I like the idea of gold guards -- I bet it looks really sharp on a 660...
Am I the only one who thinks it would look good on a 330 or 381v69? I like this finish very much, so I know I'm gonna have to be very disciplined about impulse purchases!

mike_smith · Post by **mike_smith** » Wed May 14, 2003 2:11 pm

I have this view that the fireglo finish, and previous autumnglo look better on the larger body models, 330/360/381's more wood for the finish to look impressive on. I expect the Montezuma brown to look the same, great on large body instruments.
As solid colour look cool on the 620/660/350/450 sized body. I will have a 360-6 in Montezuma brown on the 19th May and will post images.

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Thu May 15, 2003 9:41 am

I don't know who you spoke to, but the Comstock and Laramie (i.e. Maple side and back instruments) are available in Montezuma Brown. There's a number of outstanding orders for these already.

The Rosewood sided instruments just don't look good with transparent colors which is why we don't offer them.

wmthor · Post by **wmthor** » Thu May 15, 2003 1:57 pm

JH, Glad to hear that Montezuma Brown finish is available for the Comstocks and Laramies. I would like to have a left-handed 730L MB.

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Thu May 15, 2003 6:42 pm

*hangs head ...low

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Fri Jun 06, 2003 4:55 am

Mike, have you got your guitar yet? I'm interested in seeing more shots of this finish.

mike_smith · Post by **mike_smith** » Fri Jun 06, 2003 6:06 am

Jeff, check the listing in the guitars section, under 1st in the UK. Pic is displayed.