New Model

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:12 am

http://www.rickenbacker.com/model.asp?model=1996

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:22 am

JH did say that the new COY per se would also be a standard finish on a new model. Maybe this one's going to be around for a while.

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:42 am

Yes, it will be a very limited edition, limited strictly to the number of people that order them.

It's part of the V Series, as the 1998's were, which are models that rotate following demand and interest.

bottom4 · Post by **bottom4** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:51 am

Well there appears to be a lot of interest in a 4001 V kodel!

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 2:54 pm

What's a kodel?

harley · Post by **harley** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 3:58 pm

Is it going to be possible to get this without the vibrato? If not, how hard would it be to change the accent vibrato out for a trapeze or "R" tailpiece?

arbiter · Post by **arbiter** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 4:07 pm

I hear the change is really really easy and requires no modification (but that may have been in reference to the trapeze)

bottom4 · Post by **bottom4** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 4:39 pm

Is it possible that there will be no surprises at NAMM?

Has JH let all of the cats out of the bags or is there one or two left…?

rumbush · Post by **rumbush** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:55 pm

http://www.rickenbacker.com/news_item.asp?news_id=26&news=recent

That page says "rosewood" for neck material - is that a typo? Maple neck, idn'it? Regardless, it'll be a big pass for me & I still hope to see a 4001v68 in the near future...

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:56 pm

Anyone have a price on this model yet?

Are they available now, or are they on the 4-5 year plan? Not being critical, just wondering. I still have the rest of the "C" Series to look forward to.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:34 pm

Too cool!

I've had GAS for a 325 lately, but i'm a little hesitant to really find one as i've never played a 3/4 scale guitar before. Can anybody comment on getting used to the playability of one?

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:40 pm

$3199 on the January 1st US retail price list, Brian.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 8:26 pm

Playability? They are a gas! Everytime I pick mine up, I get a great big grin on my face. It's a little friendly puppy with a BIG sound.

I have slender fingers, though. YFMV.

If you've got fingers like tuna cans, you're in for a tough haul.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:51 pm

As far as availability, I have heard that they, like the other models, are backlogged about 18 months. I went through that with my 730L, so no big deal to me ... I'm pretty sure I'll put one on order. And wait.

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 4:38 am

"It's part of the V Series, as the 1998's were, which are models that rotate following demand and interest".

I'm hanging onto the "rotate following demand and interest".

Is there still hope for a new bass? A 75th Anniversary edition hasn't been mentioned at all recently, did John drop ANY hints?

I would HOPE they would do SOMETHING to celebrate or commemorate such a milestone?

Anyone hear ANYTHING along that line?