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Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:12 pm
by lyle_from_minneapolis
Dude on ebay flashes his 4001 at us, and I see this color:
...and instantly fall in love. Was this a real Rickenbacker color or a refin?
I really dig it.
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:21 pm
by beatlefreak
Unless the color is off, I doubt that's an original finish.
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:25 pm
by kernkamp
I would BET that's jetglo and it's a weird reflection from the camera. Sometimes the old clear coat yellows and can make Jetglo look a little green in the right light.
Just a guess.
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:29 pm
by brycycle
ha - is that from the Emperor's listing?
here are a couple listings for a similar re-finish(same bass, much cheaper on craigslist posting):
http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDetails.aspx?Item=1528742
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/msg/261565718.html
looks like the mute assembly, pup cover and case aren't included.
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:45 pm
by jaymi
I LOVE GREEN!!!!
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 6:15 pm
by rollingricker21
Those refinishes looks pretty decent. I'm yet to see a refinish I actually prefer or standard colors.
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 6:34 pm
by lyle_from_minneapolis
Yes, Brycycle, dude is the emperor. The bass you show is fine, but to me just not flat-out irresistible like the one up top---it looks like a "glo" in that you see all the woodgrain, while the color just tints it and makes it glow.
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 6:40 pm
by brycycle
Mark - are you talking about the Emperor's having the woodgrain show through as desirable? if so, click the "more images" tab on the gbase listing. the grain and skunk stripe show through quite nicely.
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:47 pm
by rickcrazy
Greg, I believe you're right.
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:51 am
by jaymi
Bryce, the bass listed on craigs etc is in dire need of some neck work. I talked to the guy at the store who said that the strings are off the fretboard about an inch?!? sounds like someone needs to come off BOTH prices to get that neck straight..
Emeraldglo?
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:21 am
by jingle_jangle
It's definitely green, Greg.
Frank N., expand your horizons! There are hundreds of shades that Ricks look terrific in, but they must be carefully chosen.
I think that particular shade of green would look super on a tractor.
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:27 am
by thinneckrick
Its not easy being green.............
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:36 am
by thx1955
There are hundreds of shades that Ricks look terrific in
That would be Fireglo.
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:07 am
by ricosound
I don't personally do green or blue guitars, like anyone cares.
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:31 am
by shinynewtoy
And Jim, you're right... there are hundreds of shades of Fireglo!
