Cool Rics on eBay / Reverb / Craigslist

[Dave W]

Wow, is that what they're going for these days? Looks in nice shape, regardless of price.

[ilan]

Wow, is that what they're going for these days?.

Remember when Tuxes used to fetch $7-8K?

[Paul Boyer]

I had a genuine Tuxedo stripped down to maple then clear-satin coated. Looks much better than the banana-meat aged White. It's available, too:

[Happy Face]

Remember when Tuxes used to fetch $7-8K?

Not long ago a couple sold for just under $2000. So this may be a sign of a revival in the vintage guitar market?

Far fewer Tuxies were made than Blackstars, yet the latter recently have commanded higher prices. As an owner of both st different times I sorta get it I guess.

[ilan]

The Blackstar looks stunning and Jetglo does not age. If I had a yellowed Tux I'd have it refinished in non-yellowing white. And maybe swap the hardware for chrome and white plastic. Kind of like a Snowglo with an enameled white fretboard.

[ilan]

This one looks... perfect in every way. Early '73 JG - maybe this should be called Amber Jetglo -

[Jeff Scott]

That my March '73 4001's black brother!    Except, that one has rounded corners on the PU surround whereas mine is square cut.

[ilan]

1979 "vintage Snowglo" - White/white (Reverse Trim). $1.8K BIN:

[gearHed289]

I was looking at that white one last night. Looks like a re-fin. I think they may have painted over the body binding, and the finish on the neck goes all the way to the neck binding, rather than leaving part of the fingerboard visible.

[ilan]

You're right. Refin.

[ilan]

1968 Mapleglo -

[Dave W]

Crazy price on that one.

[gearHed289]

Crazy price on that one.

And it only has the following issues:

Back Of Body Has One Small Wood Repair (Please See Pictures)

Belt Buckle Rash On Back Of Body

Non Original Pick Up Selector Switch

Non Original Pots & Electronics

1990's Re Issue RIC Horse Shoe Treble Pick Up Installed On Bass

Bass Has A Minor Binding Issue Near Upper Top Frets

Binding Has Come Unglued Around 3/4 Of An Inch

Changed Nut (See Pictures)

Extra Strap Hole On Top (See Pictures)

Comes With Late 60's-Early 70's RIC Black Tolex Case

[ilan]

Tux #4 Looks very white. They are beautiful when they are not yellowed.

[Dave W]

Nice one! I looked at the seller's other items, must be a vintage bass collection being liquidated.