A Quick Ric Poll

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This man speaks the truth.

Nice avatar. I have that face posted on my door, covering the UK crown image on my big red "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster. (Wearing a "Discipline" shirt right now, too!)

 

[TheCrimsonKing]

Nice avatar. I have that face posted on my door, covering the UK crown image on my big red "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster. (Wearing a "Discipline" shirt right now, too!)

Thanks, the first time I actually saw it I was a bit creeped out, but that quickly changed when I listened to the incredible album itself.

 

[bhunt1]

I recently bought a new Ric - I'm lefty so choices were limited to Mapleglo, Fireglo, and Jetglo. I chose Mapleglo, my second choice was Fireglo so I chose that for this poll. They all look good tho. As a lefty I almost never get to try before I buy, but I am very happy w my new Ric - I had a '76 4001 and the 2014 4003 is a vast improvement imo

 

[KevInDaBassment]

How about blue?....da ba dee da ba di

 

[BASSKADET]

I have a Jetglo. Red doesn't do anything for me. Now if it were Pink that's a different story. LOL

 

[Neon Blues]

I'm baffled that so many people love Jetglo. I have always thought the Fireglo was one of the finest colours of an instrument of any brand, simply stunning.

Though, I'd throw it straight out the window for a Blueburst. *drool*

 

[hieronymous]

Fireglo has changed over the years - love the old ones but I'm not a fan of the more recent ones (up to a few years ago, not sure about now) - they look like partially-cooked meat to me.

I also really like Jetglo - enough that I have 2!

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[trebbihm]

black and chrome man. stay classy.

 

[metron]

Jetglo, with a black pickguard:

Hey looks like mine. you could have sent the black PG as well. I wouldn't have rejected it.

Personally I can't separate fireglo from shades of salmon in my head. It's not an option but that's just me.

 

[bholder]

Thanks, the first time I actually saw it I was a bit creeped out, but that quickly changed when I listened to the incredible album itself.

Hard to believe that was recorded in 1969, isn't it? Out there. I have a Pandora station set up to find me similar new stuff. (Italian thrash-acid-jazzmetal "Zu" being a current fave.)

 

[Humbled]

Nice Model T. Don't see those much anymore.

Thanks! I bought it new in 1977, and I still have the sales receipt to prove it . It traveled cased, so it's in very good shape. Other than replaced tubes, a fan added to the back of the chassis with two #8 tapping screws, and a Charlie Daniels Band credential stuck to the tolex on the back, it's remarkably unscarred for it's age.

 

[PWRL]

Fireglo has changed over the years - love the old ones but I'm not a fan of the more recent ones (up to a few years ago, not sure about now) - they look like partially-cooked meat to me.

I also really like Jetglo - enough that I have 2!

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I feel the same way about most of the recent Fireglos. I call it Meatglo.

 

[CGremlin]

I used to own a Jetglo, so I'd pick Fireglo just for something different, and because that's kind of the "traditional" color associated with them. So of course my new one is walnut.

 

[brianrost]

I just hate black. If it was me I'd get Mapleglo but you didn't offer that as a choice.

 

[Robert B]

I just think the Fireglo looks sharper, and won't show fingerprints like the Jetglo.

 

[Humbled]

Fingerprints? You touch them without white gloves on ?

 

[OldPlucker]

I was sure I wanted Fireglo; but, bought Mapleglo then saw the Midnight Blue

 

[mccartneyman]

Had a '72 Jetglo 4003. Now I have a Fireglo 4001Cg4 and it lust plain looks nicer.

 

[Phalex]

Jetglo.

How much more black could it be?

 

[drummer5359]

I generally like burst finishes, but I've never cared for the Fireglow finish. It's actually the only current Rickenbacker finish that I do not care for.

Jetglow for me!