2007 RIC Pricelist

marctrain57 · Post by **marctrain57** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:22 pm

I have always wanted a 381 but he who hesitates is lost.

Nevertheless when compared to the prices of some Gibsons which may well have lower quality, we can't complain too much

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:30 pm

I've always found great deals on all my Rick basses, new and used. If you shop around and do your homework, you can find great deals.

I expected the increase. Its due, and still a superior instrument for the money.

MADE IN THE USA!

rkbsound · Post by **rkbsound** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:42 pm

If you're ready to take the plunge, the increase won't stop you. Rickenbackers are a tremendous value.

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:56 pm

The man's gotta do what he's gotta do.

Sure, none of likes a price increase, but if it keeps the machines oiled and running well here at home, so be it.

Alembic has had three (if I recall correctly) increases in two years just due to the cost of materials alone.

They use Ebony for the majority of their fingerboards, I've heard ebony is only one example of costs that have skyrocketed! Not to mention insurance, utilities, etc, etc.....

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 11:45 pm

Price increase, Okay. But dang it, I was planning on ordering a 1996. But the DCM and a Paul W. acoustic have put my funds in slow motion (I'm happy in these instances).

There goes that boat without me!

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:19 am

Managing a large shop in the same area as Ric, I know the price increase is the proper move - but the player/buyer in me winces.

wj350 · Post by **wj350** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 6:28 am

John, Tony

I was up in NYC last weekend and Rudy's had a 1996 in the window--I didn't check the price.

Bill

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 6:35 am

Based on my experience with Rudy's, it was probably "too much".

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:07 pm

Maybe not if they aren't producing them anymore. You can get one brand new with a factory warranty. I guess it depends on how much you want one.

wj350 · Post by **wj350** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:21 am

Looks like the Zoo has one too--I've purchased several items from these guys and have always been treated very well--ask for Mark.

http://www.themusiczoo.com/rickenbacker1996RoseMorrisAmberFireglo0629215.html

kelly · Post by **kelly** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:05 pm

Thanks for the price list info guys, its very much appreciated. Now if I only knew when it was coming!

studiotwosession · Post by **studiotwosession** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:46 pm

Perhaps some stores have several on order. I'm sure those are yet to be made, eh?

myfretless · Post by **myfretless** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 7:22 am

I am assuming the 1996 was discontinued because it was only made in AFG and AFG was discontinued at the end of 2006.

Or was there a different reason for discontinuing the 1996?

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 7:59 am

Perhaps AFG and the 1996 were simply 75th Anniversary treats and nothing more.

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:42 am

We said all along that the 1996 was going to be a 2006 only thing- not tied to the color at all, but that'd be a good reason too, I suppose.