none takencollin wrote:grazioso wrote: my guess is low end/low cost 610,610/12, 4003s - tools of working man - ..
That would be the most boring reissues ever. No offense to the great 610 model, but what's there to get excited about...?
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I don't think we're likely to see a 610 or 4001S again. If RIC introduces a new model, it has to be one that will actually sell. 1997, 360c63, 1999RM are good bets.
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Yeah, I didn't mean the 610 or other "plain" Rickenbackers weren't 110% cool (they are), but I just feel like some of the body designs are just being done to death....
I love the 330/360/325/4003/cresting wave body shapes, but with so many other fantastic guitars in their history that are entirely different from everything else they make, such as the Capri and F-series, IMO it's a total waste to neglect reissuing them at some point.
Heck, my dream Ric is always a RM 1993, but I'd even like to see Capris or F's get reissued before that because it'd be a nice change with an entirely different kind of guitar, not the same body shape with a few minor changes.
Oh well, dreamers can dream!
I love the 330/360/325/4003/cresting wave body shapes, but with so many other fantastic guitars in their history that are entirely different from everything else they make, such as the Capri and F-series, IMO it's a total waste to neglect reissuing them at some point.
Heck, my dream Ric is always a RM 1993, but I'd even like to see Capris or F's get reissued before that because it'd be a nice change with an entirely different kind of guitar, not the same body shape with a few minor changes.
Oh well, dreamers can dream!
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"I love the 330/360/325/4003/cresting wave body shapes, but with so many other fantastic guitars in their history that are entirely different from everything else they make, such as the Capri and F-series, IMO it's a total waste to neglect reissuing them at some point."
+1 on that Collin!
+1 on that Collin!
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I have discussed the custom shop issue with rick 10 years ago with customer service, and even at that point he said maybe someday. Meanwhile here is my buddy's gibson custom shop guitar. Gibson L5 body with switchmaster electronics. About as close to a 360 F as you are going to find new. Until rick reissues the 360 F.
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OMG. WANT.stringman wrote:Meanwhile here is my buddy's gibson custom shop guitar. Gibson L5 body with switchmaster electronics. About as close to a 360 F as you are going to find new. Until rick reissues the 360 F.
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Yes john I know. 3 early alnico pickups custom cream colored dog ear covers, extra block inlay at the 19th fret, bigsby, mother of pearl imperial heads on grover rotomatics, color as close to an aged yellowed L5. A year and a half to get but totally worth the wait. Some more pics of the building stages.
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The Capri is my dream Rickenbacker and I hope to own one soon. I think one of the things that draws us to vintage guitars like the Capri, is that we all know how rare and elusive the acquisition of one can be. If a modern day version was now offered by Rickenbacker, would we still feel the same way about the beloved Capri? This is very interesting topic with many points of view, thanks for posting it.
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I think the scarcity does make them appealing, but they would still be appealing even if reissued. IE, a '59 LP isn't any less revered or sought after, even after 20 years of various reissues.
I wish they would reissue the Capri, Combo 800 and 850, and one of the early basses. That would be a killer line up to follow up the C series.
I wish they would reissue the Capri, Combo 800 and 850, and one of the early basses. That would be a killer line up to follow up the C series.
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They are amazing. I love the custom color. Long live the Capri. 
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Wow, Paul, now I'm noticing that pearlescent layer... wowzers. 
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Did somebody say Capri? Here's some "old school" guitars.
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Is that flamed alder on the left, Ron?libratune wrote:Did somebody say Capri? Here's some "old school" guitars.
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I'd say it's flamed maple, but perhaps someone knows better.
