Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

So the one year anniversary of my order for my JetGlo 360 was September 19 and I am not shocked in the least that she is still not here. Rickenbacker told the dealer 12-18 months, but my pendulum keeps telling me late next year. Oh well. I know it's coming and that's all that matters.

Patience, m'dear!

MF & the Music Zoo have em in stock, that must take a lot of dedication!

I feel your pain, Lynda.
JimK

Hang in there, Lynda. It will be worth it.

kiramdear wrote:Hang in there, Lynda. It will be worth it.

+1!

You can also console yourself with the fact that your guitar will be finished with the new UV coatings, which look amazing, especially the Jetglo; more depth, no shrinkage, and no white in the grain on the fretboards.

jimk wrote:I feel your pain, Lynda.
JimK

Lynda, Are you signed on yet to participate and find solace in the
Group Therapy for Ric Owners-in-Waiting thread

paologregorio wrote:You can also console yourself with the fact that your guitar will be finished with the new UV coatings, which look amazing, especially the Jetglo; more depth, no shrinkage, and no white in the grain on the fretboards.

The white in the fretboards is from the old filler that was used. The new UV-cure filler is translucent.

As of August, the new UV system was not yet being used on a production basis. Has it since come on-line, Paul?

I don't mind the white in the grain on the fretboards. Especially on this lighter rosewood neck MG 360.

But, each to their own as they say.

One year wait? It could be worse--I'm 19 months awaiting a 381-12V69 AFG that the dealer ordered in 2006.I wonder which will arrive first-my guitar or my casket.

In the meantime I have three Larrivee acoustics that I can choose from at any time.

lyric_girl wrote:In the meantime I have three Larrivee acoustics that I can choose from at any time.

I only have one!

But, it is a special one.

jingle_jangle wrote:

paologregorio wrote:You can also console yourself with the fact that your guitar will be finished with the new UV coatings, which look amazing, especially the Jetglo; more depth, no shrinkage, and no white in the grain on the fretboards.

The white in the fretboards is from the old filler that was used. The new UV-cure filler is translucent.

As of August, the new UV system was not yet being used on a production basis. Has it since come on-line, Paul?

UV coatings have been used in production for over a year now. The primer coats are UV cured and superior to our old vinyl sealer in that they are much higher in solids, thus less shrinkage. The only use we have for vinyl these days is as a washcoat that we are able to spray quickly and scuff up to smooth the surface for UV coatings. This process is de rigeur for every instrument manufacturer that sprays UV.

Moreover, I expect to see UV top coats replace conversion varnish in a matter of weeks. In our most recent test, it beats the conversion varnish for durability and glossiness by a mile.