My 1996 Is On The Way!

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:40 am

Although technically not a "C" Series guitar, according to Gary, my reissue RM 1996 AFG should ship today from NCM. Woohoo!

rickon · Post by **rickon** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:49 am

Congrats, Randy. My 4001C64 JG is soon to be shipped from Mike Parks. Is the NCM site down?
I can't get to it for some reason.

wj350 · Post by **wj350** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:52 am

Hey Randy, congrats! You're gonna love her!!

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:15 am

My first electric guitar was a '64 325 FG with an F-hole (DG-880). I bought it in 1979. It was routed and ruined beyond belief. Really sad. This should be the perfect replacement. It should feel right at home with my collection of Beatlesque guitars and amps. Another shorty case next to my '64 ES-16 JG and my '80 325 BG...

nab · Post by **nab** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:17 am

Congrats, sir!

While you're waiting
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n266/jacknab/100_0358.jpg

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:04 pm

Jack: Very nice!

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 7:54 am

It's here already! Thanks NCM and DHL!

studiotwosession · Post by **studiotwosession** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:14 pm

It has C series in its DNA.

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 3:45 am

That's my favorite style! If I was a guitar player, I'd have one of those.

britye · Post by **britye** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 6:20 am

NCM shows 1996 AFG in stock today

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:38 am

I must say that the AFG finish on mine is blinding in broad daylight. It looks much better in subdued lighting. This guitar will need major adjustments in order to play as well as my '80 320 BG, as the top strings are fretting out badly as shipped.

godber · Post by **godber** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:07 am

This one is stunningly beautiful and, so far, is the only one I've seen in the UK. BUT, oh dear the price (£2,299 or $4,497) makes me a sad boy. What price are they going for in the USA?

http://www.guitar-village.co.uk/product-detail.asp?id=3822&catid=6&manid=85&quantity=1&product=Rickenbacker+1996+AFG%2C+Amber+Fireglo%2C+New%2C+Inc%2E+Case

studiotwosession · Post by **studiotwosession** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:33 am

About half that. Randy, I'd love to see your 320 BG.

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:17 pm

Glenn: I'll post pictures when I get home tonight. It's an '80 320 BG that I fitted with reissue toasters, Accent, vintage TRC, and vintage knobs around 1992. Just last year I picked up a reissue silver case. I also put my original '64 jackplate 'DG 880' on it.

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 1:51 pm

Here's a shot: