5002v58

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:32 pm

When was the reissue model introduced?

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:18 pm

It's not mentioned in the Smith book (copyright 1987) although they do discuss mandolins, nor is it mentioned in Bacon & Day (but that book is specific for guitars). On the RIC site, it first appears in the Vintage Reissue Series flyer for 1995.

According to B&D the 360/6v64 was introduced in 1991 and the 350v63 in 1994; perhaps the 5002v58's introduction coincided with one of those dates (?).

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 11:11 am

I thought it was 1996? Could be wrong?

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 8:11 am

Graham, what is the source of your info? I was merely speculating, so if you know from a good source, then that's it.

notviceversa · Post by **notviceversa** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:08 am

The 5002V58 does not appear in our retail price list until 1995.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:38 am

Great, thanks Richard.

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:19 am

Gary.... I can't remember where I saw it? I know mine is January 1997 and I thought I read prototypes were made before that? I'll have to search my memory banks

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:13 am

I have a colleague at work who has one (found it in a pawn shop for a pittance!), and it's serial number dates it to being manufactured in January, 1997.