| Author | Message | ||
     Christopher Hackett (Shochu_brother) New member Username: Shochu_brother Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 68.198.205.239 |
Hi I have been lurking for a while and this is my first posting to the group; a great place for further worsening my guitar addictions! I am looking at getting a 620/12 in either MID or MG. I've never seen a MID blue 620 in person so I was hoping someone on the forum had a pic of theirs. MG is still a serious consideration though! Recently, while in Japan, I purchased a very nice reissue Fender Jaguar in a beautiful blue- I believe is called lake placid blue. I also have a '67 Vox MKIII in sunburst and a couple of other nice guitars. However, I've always dreamed of getting a Ric. I remember, as a kid, spending hours staring at the 620/12 on the cover of "Damn the Torpedoes" ! Any pics you could share would be greatly appreciated. | ||
| paul wilczynski (Jingle_jangle) Senior Member Username: Jingle_jangle Post Number: 2190 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 63.193.9.8 |
Welcome, Christopher! Lake Placid Blue was a legendary Fender Custom Color back in the '60s. It was named after a Winter Olympics site (1964?) Those Japanese Fenders (especially the Jaguars, which I've got a jones for, at only $710.00!) are very well finished. All you need is a set of original pickups! | ||
| Christopher Hackett (Shochu_brother) New member Username: Shochu_brother Post Number: 3 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 68.198.205.239 |
Thanks for the welcome, Paul. BTW, I noticed that I wrote 660 in the subject line - I meant 620. | ||
| Howard Bishop (Ozover50) Senior Member Username: Ozover50 Post Number: 928 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 220.240.241.114 |
Welcome from me too, Chris! Seems like 'lurking' around here before posting is a bit like an apprenticeship! | ||
| Bill Hughey (Stubby) New member Username: Stubby Post Number: 19 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 24.213.88.205 |
Frankly, it might be a little intimidating posting here after a bit of lurking. There is obviously a great deal of expertise and experience in this forum when it comes to Rics. I would think some newbies might be hesitant to post questions that are obviously of novice calibre. As I've mentioned in a previous posting, I have been a "dyed-in-the-wool" folkie for so many years, playing traditional, acoustic based instruments. Electric was a slightly dirty word for many years in the circles I frequent (like Dylan at Newport). The tone of this forum though is great, no condescension and despite the obvious collected wisdom, you don't make people feel like a 14 year old in their first music store visit. Good on ya. | ||
| Howard Bishop (Ozover50) Senior Member Username: Ozover50 Post Number: 931 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 220.240.241.114 |
I remember what it was like, Bill. I didn't have a Rick at that stage and asked some pretty dumb questions about Bigsbys, necks, etc. I was ducking for cover as I hit the 'Post this Message' button. Felt like a real nong, I did! However, I was made to feel very welcome and soon became very comfortable in the company of all these gurus! | ||
| paul wilczynski (Jingle_jangle) Senior Member Username: Jingle_jangle Post Number: 2202 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 67.180.37.56 |
Bill, we can always be condescending if you'd rather... | ||
| Gary Clauson (Doctorwho) Senior Member Username: Doctorwho Post Number: 1469 Registered: 06-2002 Posted From: 66.229.61.99 |
Christopher, here are pictures of my stripped-down 620/12 MID and 620 MID:   The flash tends to make the color "brighter" than they actually are, as the metalflake reflects the flash. | ||
| Bill Hughey (Stubby) Junior Member Username: Stubby Post Number: 21 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 24.213.88.205 |
I like Paul's response! | ||
| Christopher Hackett (Shochu_brother) New member Username: Shochu_brother Post Number: 4 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 68.198.205.239 |
Hmmm...I do like the Midnight Blue but after much thought, I may have to go with Jetglo or Mapleglo - they just hit me as very classic Ric. |
