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I had a chance to get my Fireglo w/gold Ricks together today for a group photo.
Left to Right: 1989 350 VP, 1990 360 WB VP, 1987 381/12V69, 1990 360/12V64, and 1996 RM 1997 Reissue.
Anyone else like this color combination?
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8) 8) 8)
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Very nice Kevin.
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I've always liked that 350. :D The ambering on it is outstandsing. This pic really doesn't do it justice as compared to seeing it in person .
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Love it!

I "golded" out one of my Fireglo's too 8)
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I know what you mean Ken. Here is a closeup of the 350 that shows the finish a little better:
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Now we're talking! One of my many favorites of yours. :!:
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That's a handsome bunch!
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stringsncords wrote:That's a handsome bunch!
+1! 8)
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Fireglo and gold is an excellent combination.
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Another corker from Kevin. :) Fireglolicious.
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Kevin, you know how I feel about your Ric collection, so I don't need to say anymore. The 381 and 1997 are my favorites, but they all look great. Your 1997 looks eerily like Tom Petty's 1986 model with gold plastics. :shock:
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Very handsome selection, Kevin. The 1987-90 period was a good one for the Fireglo finish!

I especially like the finish on the 381/12V69 FG 1987, an early year for that reissue. Is there birdseye maple on that one?
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Thanks for all of the comments.

Ron, The books state that the 381/12V69 model started in 1988 but this one has a serlal number from November 1987. I think this one may have been made for display at the NAMM show since there is some pretty nice wood and a few birdseyes showing. :wink:
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