NAMM 2006

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:04 am

OK, todays the first day of NAMM. I just thought I'd get the ball rolling with a place to post any news that may come in.

Keep you fingers crossed.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:38 am

You expecting something special but unpublished to date, Scott?

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:40 am

Theres always hope.

steve_hershberger · Post by **steve_hershberger** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 3:00 am

I'd just like to see pictures of the guitars and the display. A friend of mine is at NAMM right now, but he's working (he works for Taylor) and he won't have much time to check out the rest of the show.

I went to NAMM in Nashville as a guest of Fender in 2004 and, unfortunately, Ric wasn't there at all.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 3:04 am

Indeed there is, Scott. I suspect, however, that there will be no further delights - 'Rickenbackerwise', that is.

Having said that, I can't decide whether my glass is half full or half empty....

steve_hershberger · Post by **steve_hershberger** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 3:13 am

Well Howard, if you'd like to empty your glass halfway, you can send half your collection to me.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 4:05 am

You'd all better check out these updates:

http://www.rickenbacker.com/news.asp?news=recent

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 4:13 am

"Having said that, I can't decide whether my glass is half full or half empty.... "

Aitch... if it's beer, it doesn't matter!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:28 am

That's pretty much what I was referring to, Scott. Unless JH has a NAMM ace or two up his sleeve, I think it's all already been said.

Correct, Bob. As long as there's more in the fridge, who cares!!

Steve: Which half of the 4003 do you want?

chefothefuture · Post by **chefothefuture** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:42 am

I'm disappointed.....

After the coolest colors and such-
An unplayable guitar? (That's subjective I know.....)

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:20 pm

That's VERY subjective.... I want a 1996, in the worst way, LOL!

BTW, my 325 is quite a fun little guitar, and is VERY playable, in addition to being a true thing of beauty to look at and to hear!

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 1:09 pm

I have never even considered a 'little' Ric. But a guitar collector friend of mine recently bought a 325C58. What a GREAT little gtr! Didn't take any getting used to, but unfortunately, the Kaufmann tuning stability (or lack of) made it impossible to use on the recording project I was working on. However....I want one! Sort the Kaufmann out & I'll love it.

chefothefuture · Post by **chefothefuture** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:34 pm

Looks like I'm surrounded by kids who are getting what they wanted for christmas...

I'd shoot my eye out anyway.....

bottom4 · Post by **bottom4** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:37 pm

I’m just surprised that RIC would reveal everything before the industry’s big weekend!

Isn’t that like a car company revealing their new model the week before the Detroit auto show?

drathbun · Post by **drathbun** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 4:39 pm

I think John said there was more to come even after announcing the AFG, 4003 switch and 1996. Earlier he said "you're not thinking big enough" when people were guessing... so... let's wait and see.