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Good point, James!redamber wrote: 3. With the release of the 330F (UK), the 330S Tobaccoglo (US) and then the 1993 Plus (worldwide), I fear there is a danger that the 'f-hole' will become too commonplace, and thus devalued, in the product range...
squirebass wrote:Regarding the spelling of Rumor, the English spelling of it may be Rumour on that side of the pond, but here in the States, we spell it without the additional vowel. Thus, Rumor, just as we spell colour as color. If you Brits wouldn't restrict the export of vowels, perhaps we could afford to spell these words the way that you do!redamber wrote:Being from the far side of the pond, I have absolutely no inside information on this, but my personal expectations re NAMM 2016 are:
1. Following the release of the 1993 Plus at NAMM last year, the Rickenbacker Corporation is unlikely to release any substantive new models this year, though there might be some colour variations.
2. With due respect, much as you might appreciate his work, Mike Campbell is not a high-enough profile musician to warrant his own Limited Edition model
3. With the release of the 330F (UK), the 330S Tobaccoglo (US) and then the 1993 Plus (worldwide), I fear there is a danger that the 'f-hole' will become too commonplace, and thus devalued, in the product range
Other than that, I would love to see the release of a further batch of the 325C58 MG re-issues (good used examples have become outrageously over-priced) ............... and, finally, the correct English spelling is 'rumour'!
That is patently false. Ask RIC themselves. If the timing had been better, I think it would have happened. Mike had a deal with Duesenberg Guitars at the time - likely containing an exclusivity clause. It could have been for 10 years. Mike now has the Fender Broadcaster tribute coming out. FENDER! "Not a high enough profile?"redamber wrote:2. With due respect, much as you might appreciate his work, Mike Campbell is not a high-enough profile musician to warrant his own Limited Edition model!
Actually, British English was freely exported before the Revolutionary War, and even afterwards, with the most famous export being the set of lead printing plates of the Bible that were actually passed through the naval blockade that was part of the War of 1812 to the Philadelphia Bible Society, and are the basis of all "King James" editions of the Bible in this country. (The fact that the edition is not the "original" authorized version of 1611, but is, in fact, the 1769 Cambridge revised edition somehow seems to escape the "purists" and "thumpers.")squirebass wrote:Regarding the spelling of Rumor, the English spelling of it may be Rumour on that side of the pond, but here in the States, we spell it without the additional vowel. Thus, Rumor, just as we spell colour as color. If you Brits wouldn't restrict the export of vowels, perhaps we could afford to spell these words the way that you do!
If Mike Campbell isn't prominent enough for an LE, please explain the existence of a Suzanna Hoffs LE - or the John Kay, for that matter.redamber wrote:My observations about Mike Campbell's profile were written purely from a UK/European point of view and are nothing other than a subjective personal opinion. The Rickenbacker Corporation may well have considered issuing a LE Mike Campbell model, though perhaps his close association with Tom Petty and his 'signature' Ric made this less likely - you would need to ask JH or BH!
And, yes, my comments about the correct spelling of 'rumour' were written firmly tongue-in-cheek. Some people may have misunderstood my sense of humour (Commonwealth English) or, if you prefer, humor (American English).
Well, in Suzanna's case, I'd have to say its because of her use of a Rick in the early days, in the Bangles, and in Ming Tea. And of course, since she's simply ADORABLE!!!Ric5150 wrote:If Mike Campbell isn't prominent enough for an LE, please explain the existence of a Suzanna Hoffs LE - or the John Kay, for that matter.redamber wrote:My observations about Mike Campbell's profile were written purely from a UK/European point of view and are nothing other than a subjective personal opinion. The Rickenbacker Corporation may well have considered issuing a LE Mike Campbell model, though perhaps his close association with Tom Petty and his 'signature' Ric made this less likely - you would need to ask JH or BH!
And, yes, my comments about the correct spelling of 'rumour' were written firmly tongue-in-cheek. Some people may have misunderstood my sense of humour (Commonwealth English) or, if you prefer, humor (American English).
Are you serious about Mike Campbell? You do know they did a Susanna Hoff model and a John Kay model, right? No disrespect to with of them, but Mile Campbell is very well known.redamber wrote:Being from the far side of the pond, I have absolutely no inside information on this, but my personal expectations re NAMM 2016 are:
1. Following the release of the 1993 Plus at NAMM last year, the Rickenbacker Corporation is unlikely to release any substantive new models this year, though there might be some colour variations.
2. With due respect, much as you might appreciate his work, Mike Campbell is not a high-enough profile musician to warrant his own Limited Edition model
3. With the release of the 330F (UK), the 330S Tobaccoglo (US) and then the 1993 Plus (worldwide), I fear there is a danger that the 'f-hole' will become too commonplace, and thus devalued, in the product range
Other than that, I would love to see the release of a further batch of the 325C58 MG re-issues (good used examples have become outrageously over-priced) ............... and, finally, the correct English spelling is 'rumour'!
Mike Who???simer4001 wrote:Are you serious about Mike Campbell? You do know they did a Susanna Hoff model and a John Kay model, right? No disrespect to with of them, but Mile Campbell is very well known.redamber wrote:Being from the far side of the pond, I have absolutely no inside information on this, but my personal expectations re NAMM 2016 are:
1. Following the release of the 1993 Plus at NAMM last year, the Rickenbacker Corporation is unlikely to release any substantive new models this year, though there might be some colour variations.
2. With due respect, much as you might appreciate his work, Mike Campbell is not a high-enough profile musician to warrant his own Limited Edition model
3. With the release of the 330F (UK), the 330S Tobaccoglo (US) and then the 1993 Plus (worldwide), I fear there is a danger that the 'f-hole' will become too commonplace, and thus devalued, in the product range
Other than that, I would love to see the release of a further batch of the 325C58 MG re-issues (good used examples have become outrageously over-priced) ............... and, finally, the correct English spelling is 'rumour'!
