360/12 C63 - My chances of getting one

ben_hall · Post by **ben_hall** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 5:59 pm

I don't know where Music 123 falls on the list but the 360C went into production and got delayed a few months back.

Good news is that they're back in the picture and several are in the pipe as I write this.

We have a lot of orders for those and a bunch will go out by the end of October. Moreover, we intend to hit'em hard in '06.

tonewerks · Post by **tonewerks** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 6:43 am

What's the delay ? Is there a design change ? Thanks

gibsonlp · Post by **gibsonlp** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 1:13 am

This is getting more and more frustrating...
I just read the shipping policies on pick of the ricks and a few other places and it seems no dealer would ship it outside North America.
There are no RIC dealers in Israel.

Basically it means that if I don't get it in Oct (which seems impossible) I will never have it

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 12:07 pm

Gil, there's always the possiblity of one of us Forumites can act as a go-between for you when they become available. Assuming that FedEx from the U.S.A. to Israel isn't prohibitively expensive ...

marc67 · Post by **marc67** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 12:13 pm

It is about $300...

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 2:59 pm

And on top of that, you have the Israeli import duties.

...which sounds like a skiffle group...

gibsonlp · Post by **gibsonlp** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 9:34 pm

Gary - thanks for the offer, it actually cheered me up.

The thing is - assuming I'll buy it in $2K - Ship it to Israel for $300, then I'll have to pay %30 (import tax + VAT) on top of this amount.
If they are nice - they will charge %30 on the actual cost + shipping (which means %30 on $2300 = 2990).
In case and the tax agent had a really bad morning he can charge those taxes on the retail price, so it means %30 on ($3200 + $300 shipping) which is $2300 (actual cost + shipping) + $1050 taxes = $3350.
In both cases - ouch...

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 7:58 am

Yes Gil, the extra cost is a major downside of such a transaction.

I did get to play a c63 at our recent SoCalCon, and it was wonderful. And the Fireglo was truly inspiring.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 3:48 pm

Ben, I hope you aren't getting out hopes up young man. We know where you work! I'm looking forward to seeing mine as soon as possible. Until then, I guess I could order a custom shop closet classic Fender. They only take about 2 days to make. That includes lunchbreaks.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:33 pm

Forget the lunchbreaks...most of that time is so the paint can dry.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:51 pm

You got one with dry paint?

ben_hall · Post by **ben_hall** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:17 pm

Don't believe me? Check out the website over the next few days.

Can't tell where you are in line though.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:27 pm

Of course we believe you Ben! You're a good lad. I'll be checking back. We still know where you work though.

rogerf · Post by **rogerf** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 2:08 am

Thanks Ben, we appreciate your contribution to the forum! I believe you mentioned in another thread that a new formula finish was put into use at the beginning of July. Will this latest batch of C63 12-stringers have the latest formula finish?

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:22 am

It was Ben's father, John Hall, who made that post. Seeing as this is September, and the new finish probably cures faster than the old, I'd say it's a pretty safe bet.