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Title: ? for Kenny and Big Jim Glass colors
Post by: Mad Max on March 19, 2020, 03:59:19 PM

I can't seem to find all of the glass colors (color chart) for Gordan's or BP glass? It would be interesting to see all of what is available.

Or anyone else that knows?

Title: Re: ? for Kenny and Big Jim Glass colors
Post by: Mad Max on March 19, 2020, 04:09:09 PM

I bought these Damon Howatt's  a while back and this light green/lime green is really growing on me.
Green is a 1963 Hi-Speed 58"
Black is a 1972 Hi-Speed 58"

(https://i.imgur.com/DDxTs2T.jpg?1)

Title: Re: ? for Kenny and Big Jim Glass colors
Post by: kennym on March 19, 2020, 04:24:38 PM

I have both colors of brown, a darker green , caramel , gray , a little red and white and of course black... all Gordon’s

Title: Re: ? for Kenny and Big Jim Glass colors
Post by: Mad Max on March 19, 2020, 04:32:41 PM

Is that all of the colors kenny?

Title: Re: ? for Kenny and Big Jim Glass colors
Post by: Flem on March 19, 2020, 04:38:50 PM

You used to be able to go to the Gordon's Composite website and get all kinds of technical info, but no more. Gordon's was acquired by a large multination corporation, PolyOne in 2016. Since then they have been systematically eliminating all available information. If you go looking you will find yourself going in circles.
It's speculation on my part, but historically this process is a harbinger of doom. Gordon's might have a large share of a niche composites market, but it's a small market to a large corporation. I am waiting for the day they disappear completely. Corporate profit structure is not nostalgic or forgiving.

I believe BearPaw only produces clear and black. If we are lucky they might start to make colors, if they see an opportunity.

Title: Re: ? for Kenny and Big Jim Glass colors
Post by: Mad Max on March 19, 2020, 04:58:47 PM

Yes Flem I did go in circles  :biglaugh: I saw a new bow that had green glass, but it look more pale, could just be the picture, that's why I was asking.
I did not like the Caramel glass until I used it.

Title: Re: ? for Kenny and Big Jim Glass colors
Post by: beachbowhunter on March 19, 2020, 06:08:23 PM

Kenny, that's good to know. Your website doesn't suggest you have that many colors. Maybe you should update it.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: ? for Kenny and Big Jim Glass colors
Post by: kennym on March 19, 2020, 07:44:35 PM

Thanks for the reminder Norb!! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: ? for Kenny and Big Jim Glass colors
Post by: monterey on March 19, 2020, 09:23:45 PM

I have a DH with that same green.  Comparing it to the present Gordon's green, the Gordon's is darker.   I like the current green.  Looks good with black.