The Model 325C58

admin · Post by **admin** » Thu Jan 11, 2001 8:00 pm

This guitar has not yet been unveiled to the public and the exicitement is mounting as of today's word that RIC will introduce this instrument, which has been in progress for about a year, at NAMM.

Questions abound as we all try to second guess the rationale for introducing another model that is fashioned as the first Rickenbacker purchased by John Lennon. So what does the "C" stand for anyway? In predicting what instrument would replace the reissue series certainly guitars of the Beatles had to be high on the list. Few might have predicted that the instrument resembling Lennon's would not include the Bigsby but I think that RIC is right on this one. Lennon made so many changes to his instrument, the RIC case would have to be filled with a wide assortment of knobs and vibratos to cover all the bases. To introduce all of the options would be a formidable task to be sure.

I especially like the preCision (maybe that's where the C came from) that RIC is commenting on in their release of the 325C58. So this one will be just like the one that left the factory that Lennon purchased in Germany? I can hardly wait to see the photos. I am wondering if customers will have the Bigsby at the ready? Good move Mr. Hall. I will be interested in hearing your comments regarding the development of this model once the NAMM dust settles.

anon · Post by **anon** » Thu Jan 11, 2001 9:15 pm

RE: The name. The vintage reissues started out as the B series, so...

Nick_Thiel · Post by **Nick_Thiel** » Thu Jan 11, 2001 9:47 pm

The "C" does actually stand for something, here is a hint:

At the end of the day, what are we doing when we're buying all of these guitars?

anon · Post by **anon** » Thu Jan 11, 2001 11:49 pm

Collecti- no... Complaining that we're out of $$$?

admin · Post by **admin** » Fri Jan 12, 2001 10:09 am

OK Nick. For now and in a very tentative way, let it be referred to as the "Rickenbacker Collectors' Series."

Frank_S · Post by **Frank_S** » Fri Jan 12, 2001 11:57 am

I'd like to think it means "correct".

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Fri Jan 12, 2001 7:08 pm

Nick, this is a "G" rated site!

325-at-2pm · Post by **325-at-2pm** » Fri Jan 12, 2001 10:16 pm

Come on now Nick "Collector", I thought for sure after all of the detailing that the letter "C" would most certainly mean "Clone"!

anon · Post by **anon** » Fri Jan 12, 2001 10:33 pm

How about "circa"?

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon Jan 15, 2001 8:07 pm

Anon: I like "Circa" very much, perhaps even more than "Collector".

jdave · Post by **jdave** » Mon Jan 15, 2001 9:49 pm

Gee, It could be "Crying" for various reasons. Eh, Andrew?
Nah, just kidding...

admin · Post by **admin** » Tue Jan 23, 2001 8:11 pm

A couple more photos of the 325C58 Natural from NAMM.

tracy · Post by **tracy** » Wed Jan 24, 2001 5:32 pm

No, I went to the NAMM show, and like it or not, Nick is right. Unfortunately, this site is now rated PG-14.

Dr._Winston_O_Boogie · Wed May 16, 2001 5:18 am

When mine arrives, the 'C' will stand for 'Capri' as it should. he he

sir_andrew_of_left_coast · Wed May 16, 2001 12:28 pm

jdave,

I didn't see your post until just now... ha! good one.