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Azureglo close to Midnight Blue
Posted: Fri May 30, 2003 3:05 am
by mike_smith
As I've never seen one in the flesh, can anyone tell me how close is the current mid-blue finish to the old azureglo.
Posted: Fri May 30, 2003 3:41 am
by admin
Mike: You can see a couple of examples of azureglo instruments here.
1975 1980
Posted: Fri May 30, 2003 3:57 am
by admin
The newer midnightblue finish is lighter than the older midnightblue and the azureglo. It must be said that photographs are sometimes misleading given the variations in lighting and the reflective quality of the finish being captured. The following photos are from
Mike Parks Terrific Site.
Posted: Fri May 30, 2003 4:57 am
by mike_smith
Many thanks Peter, and what an excellent choice of pictures I have just sold a 1997MID. Could it be the same one? Mine came from the States originally.
Posted: Fri May 30, 2003 7:02 am
by ricnvolved
I'm not giving up hope that Rickenbacker will come out with an Azureglo BURST. In other words, a finish like Fireglo, only in Azure. However, there seems to be some practical concerns that the nitrocellulose will age and thus produce a green tint. ~sigh~ Very few things are uncomplicated in the Ric world..............
Posted: Fri May 30, 2003 7:11 am
by mike_smith
Jeffery: The custom finish that Mary Chapin Carpenter has on her 620's would be perfect, called blueburst by the factory, check out a pic under the Artists section