5002v58 Mandolin Ordered

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:18 pm

I finally did it. I ordered a 5002V58 in Mapleglo today from John at Old Boise Guitar. So who has this model on order? I wonder how long now before they go into production? I am assuming that when mine is ordered they will get to work on them, but I could be wrong.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:21 pm

Yep, you could be wrong.

elysrand · Post by **elysrand** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:44 pm

At Winter NAMM 2007 a dealer sheet was passed around by RIC that indicated that dealers can expect an approximate two-year wait on a 5002v58

Here is the statement made by John Hall about the below sheet on this Forum on June 20th 2007:

"That's a handout we made for the NAMM show, winter 2007."

And here is the handout to which he referred:

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:56 pm

You're shooting holes in all my plans there Paul. Truth be told, this was the first time in about 8 years I didn't have anything on order at RIC so I had to do it. Now I have something on order. Just please tell me the MMT will be done before the mandolin comes in. Give me something here Paul.

jdogric12 · Post by **jdogric12** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 2:51 pm

I have one on order, since, hmmm, maybe it was about 12 months ago? Can't quite remember. Anyway, I know of one or two other forumites that also have one on order.

leesh · Post by **leesh** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 3:13 pm

I've got one on order...an AFG.

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 3:36 pm

Well, when delivered, you can all get together and do group rendition of "Dance Tonight"!

(...wishing that I had ordered one already too.)

myfretless · Post by **myfretless** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 4:10 pm

I will probably get in on one after the new COY is announced. That way I figure I'll get in at the end of the list and have a shorter waiting period.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:12 pm

Have had a Fireglo on order since May of '06. Considering getting it refinished in Blue Boy, depending on how nice the maple is.

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:14 pm

Talking to John, I've been quite tempted to pull the trigger on one, as well. I like the MG, myself.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:28 pm

Do it! In fact, John said he was going to order a "few".

blueflamerick · Post by **blueflamerick** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:48 am

I've had a Blueburst on order since 12/2005.

jdogric12 · Post by **jdogric12** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:53 am

Brad, don't hold your breath. I haven't been following the blah blah blah so I may be way off base here, but it wouldn't surprise me if they skip it in 08 too.

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 3:44 am

I know this is sacrilege, but I opted to buy a Phantom Guitar Works Mandoguitar last year. It's a surf green one, a twin to a custom-order by Chris Martin of Coldplay (Mr. Gwyneth Paltrow). I'm anything but a Coldplay fan, but it's a very cool looking instrument. I haven't taken the time to get comfortable with the fingerboard, but it's a great addition to my gear collection.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:37 pm

No one else? That's it?
No wonder nothing is happening.