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If I wanted a reissue, I guess I'd pay whatever they were asking for it.

ricosound wrote:

marc61 wrote:I'd like to see a re-reissue of the V63 but, can't see how they would be less than the current used prices.

Other than that, maybe just options like checkerboard binding and horseshoe/toasters for the currently made better than ever 4003

So can you reissue a reissue?

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I'm sure some would have issue with it, but as long as it was wrapped in tissue, it could be done

anoukane wrote:I remember reading on the Rickenbacker website that the c64 was discontinued because a new quite similar model would be released in the future. But I can't find it anymore.

Maybe I read it while i was day dreaming..

I bumped into a thread on this subject just the other day. To find that thread, search "people will flip out" on the corporate forum. That should take you to topic: 4001C64, dated February 23, 2009.

johnhall wrote:

anoukane wrote:4005:

$2500,-

. . . . which is exactly why there likely will never been one.

....did anyone notice that John said likely....never be one ... not just never?

If it were around maybe $3,500-4,000? I most likely would buy one....

beatlefan wrote:

johnhall wrote:

anoukane wrote:4005:

$2500,-

. . . . which is exactly why there likely will never been one.

....did anyone notice that John said likely....never be one ... not just never?

Well, one time he did say, not as long as he's running the company. Of course, some day he'll probably retire and then, who knows...

It means not likely at that price. When the desirability pushes the price to a level where it would make economic sense to the company, then we might consider it. Most likely anyway.

Would that be an 'economic recovery of the 4005..?'

So your saying theres a chance.............

You know the old saying, "Anything is possible."

The only one I would ever even remotely consider is a 4005 and a fair price for a good new hollow body bass (or semi-hollow) would probably be in the 5000.00-6000.00 range. I like hollow body basses but I would think that they are harder to maintain over time (body integrity etc.) which would push me toward a new one over a vintage one if the price were the same.
I would also go for a reissue 68 4001 and a good reissue of those would not be cheap either.

ricaddic wrote:not alot...

You have never been a fan of the reissues or specials. I learned that the hard way.

johnhall wrote:

anoukane wrote:4005:

$2500,-

. . . . which is exactly why there likely will never been one.

John,

I'd pay whatever you wanted for the 4002 qand 4005. Please keep that in mind.

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Buy a new Wal instead...[/quote]
I miss my WAL 5 String.

johnhall wrote:It means not likely at that price. When the desirability pushes the price to a level where it would make economic sense to the company, then we might consider it. Most likely anyway.

Kinda if maybe?