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Re: Model 5002V58 Mandolin
Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 5:42 pm
by deaconblues
sloop_john_b wrote:I have never seen one in Blue Boy. Anybody?
Neither had I.
But I set some Top Men to work:
And, thanks to technology, we now know how a BB 5002 would have looked...
They are nifty little things. A bit pricey for me, though.
Re: Model 5002V58 Mandolin
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 1:38 am
by wmthor
Has there ever been a lefty 5002v58 produced?
Re: Model 5002V58 Mandolin
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 1:59 am
by kiramdear
I got to play one, plugged in. The sound is astonishing. Guaranteed to make everybody smile.
Re: Model 5002V58 Mandolin
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 10:29 am
by jingle_jangle
wmthor wrote:Has there ever been a lefty 5002v58 produced?
No, but with the symmetrical body, a conversion would be fairly straightforward, with no refinishing necessary, unless the output jack was to be moved. You could use a right-angle plug to keep things out of the way.
Only real issue then would be the TRC.
Intriguing idea.
Re: Model 5002V58 Mandolin
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 10:37 am
by ken_j
jingle_jangle wrote: Only real issue then would be the TRC.
Since they don't have a truss rod wouldn't it just be a logo or name plate?
Re: Model 5002V58 Mandolin
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 10:46 am
by jingle_jangle
If you're really picky, it's a "nameplate" in RIC nomenclature!
Re: Model 5002V58 Mandolin
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:55 pm
by stanislav
It looks like one of the pics from NAMM is a mandolin in Midnight Blue. That finish was not available when I got mine a few years ago. It looks nice!
Re: Model 5002V58 Mandolin
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 1:30 am
by simer4001
stanislav wrote:It looks like one of the pics from NAMM is a mandolin in Midnight Blue. That finish was not available when I got mine a few years ago. It looks nice!
I have a model in MG and AFG. Both look absolutley stunning on the 5002V58.
Re: Model 5002V58 Mandolin
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:15 pm
by redamber
Although pretty content with my Mapleglo, I must confess that I still have a long-term desire to own a 5002V58 in Amber Fireglo (probably my favourite COY), to match some of my other Rick AFG guitars.
Does anyone know if these are commonplace or where I might source one?
Re: Model 5002V58 Mandolin
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:37 pm
by libratune
redamber wrote:
Does anyone know if these are commonplace or where I might source one?
Try posting in the "Rickenbacker Wanted" thread.
Re: Model 5002V58 Mandolin
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:47 pm
by egosheep
Do these have a 6 pole toaster?
Re: Model 5002V58 Mandolin
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:48 am
by jps
egosheep wrote:Do these have a 6 pole toaster?
There is no other kind.
Re: Model 5002V58 Mandolin
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:34 am
by doctorwho
stanislav wrote:It looks like one of the pics from NAMM is a mandolin in Midnight Blue. That finish was not available when I got mine a few years ago. It looks nice!
Yes, that one is Midnight Blue ... gorgeous!
Re: Model 5002V58 Mandolin
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:19 pm
by egosheep
jps wrote:egosheep wrote:Do these have a 6 pole toaster?
There is no other kind.
Thanks for setting me straight, Jeff!
Re: Model 5002V58 Mandolin
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:20 pm
by jps
Soitenly!
