Older Fireglo finishes.

ted_williams · Post by **ted_williams** » Sun Jul 13, 2003 2:40 pm

The coloration on the Fireglo finish can vary widely - apparently depending on the spraybooth operator's personal preference. I've got two with what could be described as "iced-teaglo". As I understand it, with the advent of the C-series, an attempt is being made at standardizing the Fireglo to mimic George Harrison's finish.

freakbeat · Post by **freakbeat** » Sat Jul 19, 2003 3:42 pm

I have a similar question: how much does the modern Rick "conversion varnish" yellow with time? I have a Sep 1995 330FG, and I'm wondering if it will eventually get that nice yellowed patina that you see on vintage Ricks. I headed down the street to the local Rick dealer and took a look and a brand new 330FG -- without putting it next to mine, it looked to be marginally less yellow/more pink than mine, but it could just be my imagination.

How much more yellow could it get? None more yellow?

ojobob2 · Post by **ojobob2** » Sun Jul 20, 2003 1:00 am

Ryan,, i own a white 4003 from 1991. It has not turned "canary yellow" like most of the real old white ricks,but its developed a kind of greenish cast that makes the white slightly green/yellow in dull light. also the triangle markers on the fretboard are not as vibrant as new ricks, so i think the fretboard coating yellows also.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 4:33 pm

Owen, in case you missed the earlier thread

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ricnvolved · Post by **ricnvolved** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 6:45 pm

Gary Clauson-- I know this post is off-topic for this thread, but I'm curious to know if you're aware of any 4003s models out there in white with all white trim. Nice all-white 4003 you have there, by the way..............

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 2:07 pm

Jeff, I don't think I remember seeing any 4003S WHT/WT models presently posted for sale anywhere; I might have seen one a while back on eBay, but that one might have been an MG/WT, just can't remember. I'll keep my eyes open for one. I do love the 4003 WHT/WT with the white binding - very sweet guitar!

ricnvolved · Post by **ricnvolved** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 2:46 pm

Gary-- I'm not actually in the market for a 4003sWHT/WT. Was just curious to know if you had ever seen one.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 10:10 am

Jeff, I didn't infer that, it's just that if I were to see one, most likely it would be on one of the 'for sale' sites I check out periodically. Sorry for the confusion.

The more I think about the one I saw on eBay, the more I think it was Mapleglo, not White. So I'd have to say that I don't remember seeing a 4003S WHT/WT anywhere.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 10:32 am

I love the White on white also, very classy.

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 11:37 am

My '67 330 has the best damn fireglo ever. Quite yellowed. Pics soon.

I personally am not a fan of the Harrison FG with the bigggg red section on the butt end. Bluhh.

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Thu Jul 24, 2003 3:34 pm

Kenny- are you playing the IPO here in SoCal? Thought I saw yer name.

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Thu Jul 24, 2003 3:48 pm

Yep, twice! Look for seperate posting soon.

joeyr · Post by **joeyr** » Mon Jul 28, 2003 4:52 am

Miguel,

Something else that varies widely on Ebay is the picture quality. Many guitars with "aged finish" looks on Ebay can be (and have been - I speak from personal bad experience) the result of poor lighting conditions and/or inferior camera equipment.

Joey