Important

I tested a Pegasus, but be aware Rick offers many different body shapes.

The prices are all the same, the specs are all the same, the only difference is the shape of the body. My point being, this evaluation applies exactly to the "Infinity" and the "Pegasus," because in effect they are the same guitar.

This is the basic evaluation list I use when I am inspecting a guitar. I have given this form a lot of thought. I have tried to make it so that it would work universally on any new or used guitar. I rate on a basic 1 through 10 system. Occasionally I may bestow an 11, because I might be overly impressed with a certain aspect of the guitar.  Maybe I'm a Spinal Tap fan. No one really knows for sure, not even me.

Rick's Guitars are getting better and better all the time. Rick is a highly driven individual. Rick will not be happy until his guitar is rated among the best in the world. Rick is a total perfectionist and spends a tremendous amount of time figuring out ways for his guitar to be better than any other one.

I recognized this quality when I first started carrying Rick's guitars. Rick is a tone freak and currently is still working out better and better ways to build a guitar.

Ed Roman, 04/18/03

Outstanding Features

What stands out above the crowd on this guitar is the small size and incredibly light weight models. There is a very tasteful domed top on each of Rick's guitars.

The carve top is done completely by hand. All guitars are hand made one at time totally by Rick Gledura. The neck and headstock have a natural wood binding (actual strips of Flame Maple painstakingly attached to the guitars). Fabulous tone and playability.

There is absolutely NO neck heel.

Neck

10 Neck Wood: 1 Piece Premium quarter sawn Honduras Mahogany and Korina.

10 Neck Finish: Excellent

11 Neck Heel: Absolutely No Neck Heel. Looks and feels great.

10 Neck Joint: Glued in 10 inches

10 Neck Design: Available in any size you want,  No extra charge

10 Neck Fit & Finish: Flawless

10 Neck Feel: Very Comfortable semi elliptical neck profile

10 Neck Action: Very low action.

10 Neck Inlays: Custom Inlays Available.

10 Neck Inlay Fit: Tightly and Perfectly done (done completely by hand).

10 Neck Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl and Real Abalone, (available Malachite, Gold, Lapis, Sterling Silver, Recon Stone, Corian)/

11 Neck Fingerboard: Ebony, Brazilian Rosewood, Pau Ferro Bocote many more.

11 Neck Scale: 25"  (Other scales Available).

10  Neck Frets Size: 6100 jumbo's any size customer wants,   No extra charge.

10  Neck Frets (How Many): 24 frets    22 is available.

10  Neck Frets Material: 18% nickel silver.

11  Neck Binding: Beautifully Done Maple Binding TM  ( Best in the Business ) (Trademarked) Exclusive.

10  Neck Stability: Couldn't be better.  2 graphite rods installed for extra strength.

10  Neck Truss Rod: Flat bar and 3/16 steel rod in a hollow channel,  custom made.

10  Neck Truss Rod Location: Traditional at the Headstock.

10  Neck Truss Rod Adjustability: Smooth and Even.

10  Headstock Overlay: Ebony,  Also available matching Quilted or Flamed Maple.

10  Headstock Logo: Pegasus Flying Horse, All Guitars Signed Numbered and Dated.

10  Headstock Tuning Pegs: (Locking Schallers).

10 Body Wood: Master grade Maple, Mahogany, Korina combination.
12 Body Wood Cosmetically: (Quilted 10 Top)  Killer Quilt.  (Absolute Best I have Seen)
11 Body Finish: (Excellent Finish Work).
11 Body Color and Staining: Beautiful 3 dimensional Trans Blue Quilt Top.
12 Body Overall Appearance: The Scooping and Carving on the top of the guitar is extremely well done.
10 Body Ergonomics: Comfortable to hold,  very lightweight and sleek.
10 Body Binding: Available with Abalone Purfling.
10 Body Strap Pins Locations: Guitar balances perfectly.
10 Body Cavities: Fully recessed.
10 Body Output Jack Location: Edge of body.
10 Body Back plate Electronics Cavity Cover: Recessed neat and tight.

10 Pickups, Tone: Smooth and Throaty, Warm lots of Sustain even tone, very rich.
10 Pickup Rings: Traditional Creme.
10 Pickups, Location: 2 Humbuckers.

10 Potentiometer Quality: USA Made.
10 Switch Quality: USA Made.
11 Switch Location: I  (there are 3 choices for location)
11 Knob Mounting: Truly a thing of beauty  (See Picture)
10 Internal Shielding: Hand Applied Electro Dag  (2 Coats)
10 Controls Ease of Use: Simple and Idiot Proof.

10 Bridge: Gold Tone Pros   I believe this is the best bridge available in a stop tailpiece  (Schaller Made)
10 Screws: All gold
10 Plating Quality: Excellent
11 Recessed Input Jack: Rick has devised a very cool input jack system on the back of the guitar

12 Builder's Attitude toward Quality: Committed Totally
12 Builder's Attention to Detail: Committed Totally
10 Setup and Action from the Factory: Excellent
10 Intonation from the Factory: Perfect
10 Frets Available in: 24 fret or 22 fret models
10 Price Structure: Excellent Price  See below under "Overall Value"
10 Overall Balance and Feel sitting: Excellent
10 Overall Balance and Feel standing: Excellent, No problem on the uptake at all    (24 fret model)
10 Overall Value: Excellent Value

Additional Comments

When Rick Gledura first approached me he was still perfecting his craft. I was not completely impressed with his earlier pieces. They sounded excellent, looked nice and played real well,  But !!!!

His original execution was not totally professional, His finishes were not as strong as they should have been.

Rick is a very determined sort. He put his nose to the grindstone and learned everything he could. He talked with other builders and spent much time seeking total perfection.

It took a couple of years but the level of craftsmanship today is second to none, Rick is right up there easily with the likes of Jeff Terwilliger, Paul Reed Smith, Jol Dantzig, Tom Ribbecke, Jim Triggs, Bob Benedetto, Jim Jaros, Rick Turner.

Ed Roman says, keep your eye on Rick Gledura because he is coming on very strong!!!

Ed Roman