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1980 360/12 AZ
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:57 am
by chronictown
Having pretty much given up my search for an azureglo 450/12, I spotted this 360/12 and was thinking of putting an offer in:
http://www.grinningelk.com/product/1571 ... r-360%2F12
Being partially colorblind(!) I'm wondering what others think about the originality of the finish. Looks OK to me, but I've seen enough "transition years" Ricks refinished in azureglo to make me mildly cautious. Other than that, it looks nicely set up - newer nut, 12-saddle bridge - I'm guessing the previous owner got it playing just right. All in all a pretty cool guitar - a kind of fusion REM-Let's Active homage to the early IRS years (in my mind, at least
).
Re: 1980 360/12 AZ
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:40 pm
by collin
Looks legit to me - great looking guitar and at that price - even if it was refinished (which I don't think is the case), it still wouldn't be a bad deal.
These early 80s x-braced Ricks sound great!
Re: 1980 360/12 AZ
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 2:51 pm
by chronictown
Cool...thanks Collin! I put an offer in, so we'll see how this turns out. The sellers seem like a good bunch.
Re: 1980 360/12 AZ
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:09 pm
by kennyhowes
dang that's hot
Re: 1980 360/12 AZ
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:03 pm
by chronictown
Well, we worked out a price so if all goes according to plan I'll be receiving the 360/12 AZ right after Thanksgiving. Can't wait!!
Re: 1980 360/12 AZ
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:57 am
by collin
Congrats, nice score!
Post pics when you get it.
Re: 1980 360/12 AZ
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:20 pm
by chronictown
Thanks! I'll get some pics up in a couple weeks...
Re: 1980 360/12 AZ
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 1:15 pm
by sloop_john_b
Oh SWEET!!
Re: 1980 360/12 AZ
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 4:11 pm
by leftybass
Congratulations, Chris.
Re: 1980 360/12 AZ
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 5:29 pm
by scotty
Nice one Chris
Re: 1980 360/12 AZ
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 5:32 pm
by chronictown
Thanks guys!
Looking forward to that FedEx van finally rolling into town....
Re: 1980 360/12 AZ
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:59 pm
by Folkie
So what's the update? How does the guitar play and sound? Will you share some more pics with us?
Re: 1980 360/12 AZ
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 2:17 pm
by Rubsoul
Hey Chris,
Whats the review? Do you need to
tweek it or does it play great right outta the box!
Awaiting pics
Re: 1980 360/12 AZ
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 3:38 pm
by chronictown
OK, FedEx just dropped off the guitar! I opened the box and am now staring at a yet-to-be-opened case...any ideas how long I should wait?? The case doesn't feel particularly cold itself but the hardware is a tad chilly, making me think this hit some cold weather at some point...
Re: 1980 360/12 AZ
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 4:56 pm
by libratune
I would flip open the case and feel the hardware on the guitar. If its really chilly, close 'er up and wait 12 hours, maybe even overnight, for it to approach room temperature. If it's not that chilly, close it up and wait a few hours.