381 AFG
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:43 pm
at dave's very nice
Sweet!
First one I've seen in this color
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Re: 381 AFG
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:44 pm
Re: 381 AFG
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:35 pm
Wow! 
Only took 3 years to come on the market! 
Only took 3 years to come on the market! Re: 381 AFG
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:04 am
Somebody please hand me the Kleenex box. I'm drooling. FYI: I'm a big fan of Dave's Guitar Shop as I've purchased five gits from Laun, one great sales rep. Over 'n out.......Goofyfoot.
Re: 381 AFG
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:42 am
Wow!
That is the very first 381 that I have seen that I would consider buying. I have never been a fan of the pickguard shape on the 381, but that guitar makes me look beyond that very small issue. It is drop dead gorgeous. Kudos to the artisans and luthiers at Rickenbacker.
That is the very first 381 that I have seen that I would consider buying. I have never been a fan of the pickguard shape on the 381, but that guitar makes me look beyond that very small issue. It is drop dead gorgeous. Kudos to the artisans and luthiers at Rickenbacker.
Re: 381 AFG
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:36 am
D-A-M-N
Re: 381 AFG
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:23 am
A real stunner.
But... I think you might have to wear evening clothes to play something so posh!
It conjures images of a rich man's study. I see mahogany desks, ornate globes, Italian onyx bookends, and a bottle of Ardbeg when I look at this Ric. And there's probably a Bentley in the garage.
But... I think you might have to wear evening clothes to play something so posh!
It conjures images of a rich man's study. I see mahogany desks, ornate globes, Italian onyx bookends, and a bottle of Ardbeg when I look at this Ric. And there's probably a Bentley in the garage.
Re: 381 AFG
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:52 am
That would most definitely be the guitar to own. Beautiful, simply beautiful.
JimK
JimK
Re: 381 AFG
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:50 pm
Oh my...!
This is the most beautiful Rick I have ever seen!
I called the store to check for the price - unfortunately I was only the 2nd to call for it - someone else managed to beat me to it
The nice lady said that the other guy buys lots of Ricks from them so hopefully it is a forumite, at least it will be in good hands...
This is the most beautiful Rick I have ever seen!
I called the store to check for the price - unfortunately I was only the 2nd to call for it - someone else managed to beat me to it
The nice lady said that the other guy buys lots of Ricks from them so hopefully it is a forumite, at least it will be in good hands...
Re: 381 AFG
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:09 pm
Yes......so own up!!!!
An absolute thing of beauty!
An absolute thing of beauty!
Re: 381 AFG
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:56 pm
Gorgeous!
Candy Apple Red guitars in Ireland have one on order from last year!
I'm looking forward to seeing it,if it looks as good as this one ...
Candy Apple Red guitars in Ireland have one on order from last year!
I'm looking forward to seeing it,if it looks as good as this one ...
Re: 381 AFG
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:05 pm
I guess I am in the minority when it comes to liking the color of those inlays.
Re: 381 AFG
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:00 pm
Probably Damon. I rather enjoy the look of an "aged" guitar myself. But that sort of thing is the spice of life. Of course I am referring to people having different tastes and opinions. 
Re: 381 AFG
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:34 pm
I like 'em too Damon, but yes, I think we're in the minority.
I also think they look better on the full width inlays than the smaller triangles though.
I also think they look better on the full width inlays than the smaller triangles though.
Re: 381 AFG
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:10 pm
I think im really in the minority when I say im not a fan of this one. The yellow just kills it for me. I really like when the binding/inlays "pop". Naturally aged is really cool cause it adds character, but artificially id say its as lame as fender's road worn series. I'd much rather grab a mapleglo or this MID at wildwood:
http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/electric ... 909485.php
where the inlays really pop!
http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/electric ... 909485.php
where the inlays really pop!