I was looking at the distribution on the Ric site and its saying that the 370s have been shipped to the UK Rosetti is that correct? I thought they were being put on hold for a while.Any info on this?
saying that the UK recently got a Jg and 2 MIds.
What was the story behind dropping the 340 6/12s and the 370/6 a few years back .Was it to do with the sales on these models cause surely a matter of adding another pickup in the factory isnt that much more laborious.Just interested in the gossip.
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chucksimms
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Re: 370s
The 340 and 370 were discontinued to help reduce the backlog in production. The VB option (335,345, etc.) was discontinued for the same reason. I love the look of three pickups but found it a bit of a challenge to play comfortably.
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fireglo67
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The 370's being advertised in the UK are all 2011 models, so unless the umpa lumpas broke into the factory and knocked out a few guitars, then it would appear that they are back in production.chucksimms wrote:The 340 and 370 were discontinued to help reduce the backlog in production. The VB option (335,345, etc.) was discontinued for the same reason. I love the look of three pickups but found it a bit of a challenge to play comfortably.
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Hell of a price though Rob.fireglo67 wrote:The 370's being advertised in the UK are all 2011 models, so unless the umpa lumpas broke into the factory and knocked out a few guitars, then it would appear that they are back in production.chucksimms wrote:The 340 and 370 were discontinued to help reduce the backlog in production. The VB option (335,345, etc.) was discontinued for the same reason. I love the look of three pickups but found it a bit of a challenge to play comfortably.
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fireglo67
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godber wrote:Hell of a price though Rob.fireglo67 wrote:The 370's being advertised in the UK are all 2011 models, so unless the umpa lumpas broke into the factory and knocked out a few guitars, then it would appear that they are back in production.chucksimms wrote:The 340 and 370 were discontinued to help reduce the backlog in production. The VB option (335,345, etc.) was discontinued for the same reason. I love the look of three pickups but found it a bit of a challenge to play comfortably.
Yes, as is too often the case, a ridiculous price from a UK dealer.
The RRP on the Mid Blue 370/12 is listed at £1679, and SA are selling for £2200.
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electrofaro
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They work at Gibson USA, so unlikely they did itfireglo67 wrote:unless the umpa lumpas broke into the factory and knocked out a few guitars, then it would appear that they are back in production.
SA as in Sound Affects, right? I got a 340 FG for anyone interested
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Hi, the 370/12 is indeed discontinued. These are ones we had on order and Rickenbacker are still fulfilling back orders, but they will be the last. I think I spotted an Umpa lumpa in the Rick factory video though - he was inspecting the inside of the sound holes....all is good with the slash - I'm just a rubbish photographer 
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Not Jim Who - Its Tim (but I like the Who)Jim, who?
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And ya still can't type...scotty wrote:Typo opps sorry Tim.
6330 posts interesting.......
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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Worth every ha'penny, ya Sputtrin' Scot:scotty wrote:Wow yeah i was just looking them £2200 is a lot of money for an extra pick up.Seems a bit crazy as i could pick up a vintage Rickenbacker for roughly the same price.
