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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 5:59 pm
by ben_hall
I don't know where Music 123 falls on the list but the 360C went into production and got delayed a few months back.
Good news is that they're back in the picture and several are in the pipe as I write this.
We have a lot of orders for those and a bunch will go out by the end of October. Moreover, we intend to hit'em hard in '06.
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 6:43 am
by tonewerks
What's the delay ? Is there a design change ? Thanks
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 1:13 am
by gibsonlp
This is getting more and more frustrating...
I just read the shipping policies on pick of the ricks and a few other places and it seems no dealer would ship it outside North America.
There are no RIC dealers in Israel.
Basically it means that if I don't get it in Oct (which seems impossible) I will never have it
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 12:07 pm
by doctorwho
Gil, there's always the possiblity of one of us Forumites can act as a go-between for you when they become available. Assuming that FedEx from the U.S.A. to Israel isn't prohibitively expensive ...
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 12:13 pm
by marc67
It is about $300...
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 2:59 pm
by jingle_jangle
And on top of that, you have the Israeli import duties.
...which sounds like a skiffle group...
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 9:34 pm
by gibsonlp
Gary - thanks for the offer, it actually cheered me up.
The thing is - assuming I'll buy it in $2K - Ship it to Israel for $300, then I'll have to pay %30 (import tax + VAT) on top of this amount.
If they are nice - they will charge %30 on the actual cost + shipping (which means %30 on $2300 = 2990).
In case and the tax agent had a really bad morning he can charge those taxes on the retail price, so it means %30 on ($3200 + $300 shipping) which is $2300 (actual cost + shipping) + $1050 taxes = $3350.
In both cases - ouch...
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 7:58 am
by doctorwho
Yes Gil, the extra cost is a major downside of such a transaction.
I did get to play a c63 at our recent SoCalCon, and it was wonderful. And the Fireglo was truly inspiring.
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 3:48 pm
by simer4001
Ben, I hope you aren't getting out hopes up young man. We know where you work! I'm looking forward to seeing mine as soon as possible. Until then, I guess I could order a custom shop closet classic Fender. They only take about 2 days to make. That includes lunchbreaks.
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:33 pm
by jingle_jangle
Forget the lunchbreaks...most of that time is so the paint can dry.
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:51 pm
by simer4001
You got one with dry paint?
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:17 pm
by ben_hall
Don't believe me? Check out the website over the next few days.
Can't tell where you are in line though.
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:27 pm
by simer4001
Of course we believe you Ben! You're a good lad. I'll be checking back. We still know where you work though.
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 2:08 am
by rogerf
Thanks Ben, we appreciate your contribution to the forum! I believe you mentioned in another thread that a new formula finish was put into use at the beginning of July. Will this latest batch of C63 12-stringers have the latest formula finish?
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:22 am
by jingle_jangle
It was Ben's father, John Hall, who made that post. Seeing as this is September, and the new finish probably cures faster than the old, I'd say it's a pretty safe bet.