Was there ever a 4004Cii 8 string

robcollins · Post by **robcollins** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 5:16 am

I was looking at a Rickenbacker brochure the the other day and I noticed next to the 4004cii /5 cheyenne it says also available in 8 string.

The brochure was shipped with one of my 4003's i bought last July so I don't think it's an old brochure.

Is it a mis-print?

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 5:38 am

Time to ask the boss..

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 6:26 am

I'll buy one!

or two...

robcollins · Post by **robcollins** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 7:15 am

the current brochure downloadable from the Rickenbacker website does'nt mention it , so I think it must be an error.

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 9:16 am

There has not been a CII/8 yet. When the 4003s/5 and s/8 were discontinued, the plan was to continue those models under the 4004 line, as evidenced both by the brochures and the Ric website of the time. It took years to get the CII/5 launched, so perhaps the 8 is still in the plan somewhere, but its priority has definitely been downgraded.

scottpro1969 · Post by **scottpro1969** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 9:35 am

It's no error. I just bought a 4003 and the brochure that came with it clearly says under the 4004Cii/5 description that it's also available in an 8 string version.

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 9:54 am

Since I received my 4003s8 I have grown more and more fond of it and would certainly consider a 4004CII version if it ever sees the light of day...

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 11:57 am

I want it to have the frog foot headstock!

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 1:29 pm

I was hoping the 4004-8 CII may have made its introduction at the NAMM show this year.

I really think this model would make an incredible 8-string. Im sure most CII owners will agree.

Earlier last year in a post I cant remember, John Hall himself, when refering to the 4004, made the comment "We may have some other ideas for this model"

Hopefully its on the back burner at RIC.

ben_hall · Post by **ben_hall** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 3:17 pm

Jeff has pretty much hit the nail on the head. The prototype is in the works but the CII/5's we have on order definitely take priority...

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 4:34 pm

Hi Ben, I assume you are maybe John's son? Either way welcome to the forum and if you are related to JH I hope you have thick skin in becoming a member of this forum, a demanding bunch we are, haha!

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 4:52 pm

Hi Ben, welcome to the Forum.

Bob, exactly the point from the other thread !!!! Now where is that v68 !!!!

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 5:40 pm

it's waaayy on the back burner with the 4005 reissue.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 12:14 am

Welcome Ben.

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 2:01 am

Ooooo, cool! Another Hall.

Welcome!