75th Anniversary 660 future owners

johneek · Post by **johneek** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 4:03 pm

In response to a question on the RIC forum about whether or not all 75ths will have thin necks, JH said the following:

"Given that these instruments have not yet been produced, I can't answer that now.

We are currently delivering both types and will for awhile; whether we make the final cut-over complete by the time of the 75th anniversary production nobody knows."

Sounds like some of those getting 75th 4003s will have thin necks, and maybe others will not...as if 75 in the world didn't make them unique enough.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:39 pm

I hate to drag the thread back on topic, but I did get confirmation earlier this week that the dealer got my deposit, so I'm in for a 660DCM, the model that will be the most beautiful of all.

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:27 am

"...the model that will be the most beautiful of all..."

You are correct, sir!

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:33 am

Congratulations Gary!

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:42 pm

Thanks!

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:05 am

Good news ... I have it on good authority that the 660 anniversary models are close to being done.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:16 am

Great news Gary. I have one on order and can't wait to see it. I also have a 4003 coming......

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:33 am

Oh goody!

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:11 am

I put a deposit on mine, so it's time for me to get the balance sent to the dealer - ASAP!!!!!

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:38 pm

Be sure to post pics as you get them - We're all anxious to see.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:19 pm

Oh, you can count on there being pics!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 5:39 pm

Here are some quickies of the first one off the line, safely home after NAMM.

A "history" shot of three cresting waves, my JG 425V63, FG'66 450/12, and the DCM 660 75th:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/jangle_jingle/75th%20anniversary%20instruments/DSC00116.jpg

Detail shots of the 660:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/jangle_jingle/75th%20anniversary%20instruments/DSC00117.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/jangle_jingle/75th%20anniversary%20instruments/DSC00118.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/jangle_jingle/75th%20anniversary%20instruments/DSC00119.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/jangle_jingle/75th%20anniversary%20instruments/DSC00121.jpg

I should apologize for the poor quality of these. They really were off-the-cuff, taken at home...but my studio lighting setup was delivered to my office while I was out of town, and as soon as I do a bit of futzing with it, we should start seeing some better photos!

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:48 pm

Mighty fine with that binding!

leesh · Post by **leesh** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:57 pm

Very nice!

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:42 pm

Paul, that's beautiful.... But I think you need some Zymol on that one!