Since when is fireglo rare?

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 12:24 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4713&item=3775891814&rd=1
read the description...the bottom edge of the bass is ratty looks kind of odd.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 12:47 pm

"Some finish imperfections, but none that go into the wood?" The whole lower part of the guitar has had the finish gnarled off of it and that is a "finish imperfection"? Interesting wear pattern, must have used it for a stand-up bass, or used a chain for a guitar strap!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 2:28 pm

First time I've seen that type of wear....

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 3:23 pm

It turns out that FG is somewhat rarer on this bass than others. What with 10% of the finish missing and all.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 3:33 pm

did that bass get wet in a flood or something

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 3:49 pm

That is what I thought at first but the edges of the damage appear to have been chipped away. It does look a bit like water damage in the pics.

grayk · Post by **grayk** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 2:32 am

Hi All, this is my 1st success at posting I believe. Gremlins ! Anyway not only is the finish wrecked, but look at the shipping rates. The shipping to Europe is quoted as $299 which with the strong £ to $ ratio is £160 which is nothing short of extortion! It should be approx half of that.

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 5:04 am

I have watched this seller buy things off ebay before and sell a few and this seems to keep going back and forth...

henny · Post by **henny** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 7:54 am

Welcome to the forum, Keith!

What Rics do you own/play?

grayk · Post by **grayk** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 1:37 pm

Thankyou for the welcome Mark. I own and play a 2000 Fireglo 4003 and also a 2004 Mapleglo 4003.

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 4:59 pm

Welcome to the forums Keith, can't beat a Ric in Fireglo ..

basshawk · Post by **basshawk** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 6:53 pm

Welcome to the forum Keith. Bet you didn't know you had a rare finish (FG) did you? "There is a wealth of information on the web about these classics, so I won't bother going into all the specs etc". He sure must not have read any of the said "wealth" of info. I can't remember who was talking awhile back about the clown that stood on the horns of his RIC and spun like a top, but could this be the bass?

pepsican · Post by **pepsican** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 10:24 pm

I wouldn't call it rare, but it took me quite awhile to find someone that actually had one in stock when I wanted one.

grayk · Post by **grayk** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:05 am

Thankyou for the Welcomes Jim and Randy. Must say Jim....I much prefer my mapleglo to the fireglo. Its all personal taste though eh? Being honest THE ONLY Ric I didnt like the look of, was the Tux. Dont berate me everyone ! That one just didnt push my button.

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 12:38 pm

Hi Keith, no problems, I'm not keen on the Tux either, for that matter any exotic, non Fireglo finish, Mapleglo for me is just a Fireglo waiting ot be finished right !!

For the record if I ever got say, a 4002, or a 4001-cs, I'd have them refinished in Fireglo, sick I know !!