Wait time for 325C64

jayt · Post by **jayt** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 3:45 pm

I've been considering ordering a new 325C64. I see that MF has the expected date of June'08 - is that really what I can expect? TIA

Scastles · Post by **Scastles** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 4:00 pm

Realistically, it's likely. You can check with the RIC website and find when and where the 325 C has been shipped. Some dealers will get one sooner than MF, but those may be pre-paid orders. Check with North Coast Music. I'm sure folks here on the forum may have other suggestions as well.

wj350 · Post by **wj350** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 4:44 am

When I ordered mine from Gary at NCM last Oct, he told me to expect about a year, so I think the MF site is in the window. As Stan mentions, Gary is very good to deal with--

If you're interested, several places have 1996s available (there was one at The Music Zoo as of a day or so ago). Essentially the same guitar with an F hole and AFG finish. Of course, if you're heart is set on the classic black Lennon guitar, it wouldn't work.

Bill

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:01 am

There is one on ebay as I post this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rickenbacker-Jetglo-325C64-Miami-MINT_W0QQitemZ300079877810QQihZ020QQcategoryZ41439QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

jayt · Post by **jayt** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:42 am

MF is telling me now the 'real' wait is Oct'07. That actually works out OK for me.

jayt · Post by **jayt** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:35 am

Just got a ship confirmation for MF on the 325C64. That was quick '8 months'

wj350 · Post by **wj350** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:58 am

Wow Jack, that's great--congrats!!

Bill

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:54 pm

I'm not sure its a matter of trust. I think all RIC dealers know the drill. However, some are better at explaining it than others.

Besides it looks like in Jack's eyes they are heroes.

jayt · Post by **jayt** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 4:50 am

>>I wouldn't actually 'trust' MF giving a confirmation like that, with my past experience with them.

So then you're saying the package I'm tracking thru UPS is an empty box? That's going to be very disappointing. What a gyp!

wj350 · Post by **wj350** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 5:10 am

I've always found MF to be straightforward in their communications--if they something's shipped, it's shipped. Customer Service in general has been exceptionally positive, especially for a huge retailer. I've never had an issue with an exchange,etc.

FWIW Jack, I bought my very first Ric from them, a 350v63 in Fireglo that was in their Clearance Area--great guitar that was in perfect shape.

Bill

dlandau · Post by **dlandau** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 5:56 am

There are 2 325C64's right now at the Mandolin Bros. if anyone is interested.

jayt · Post by **jayt** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:21 am

David - I was just having some fun with my answer

I too have had one or two unfortunate dealings with some online dealers (and I did once receive an empty box from Amazon!). In my case, I think some people ahead of me on MF's list dropped off and I lucked out as Ric just made a recent 325C64 shipment to MF. Watching the Ric shipment online logs, it looks like they've been cranking a good number of them recently.

jayt · Post by **jayt** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:28 am

MF is actually now showing 325C64's as 'In Stock'.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:53 am

Umm. No David! Batman is not what I meant. Not at all what I meant.

gregga41 · Post by **gregga41** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:24 am

I'm with you David, i too love Lennon's 325,hence my first rick was a 320! Then i realized i couldn't play the 3/4 scale! (Doh!).. It's since been relocated to Sydney (i think)via ebay and i've acquired a Jetglo 350(courtesy of Aitch),as well as a FG360.
I still find myself a little jealous of those who can play the 320's and the 325's!