My local RIC authorized dealer got a whole bunch of new Rick's in this early fall, including several of the last of the three pickup models. They do not seem to be moving. They have a 620 on that has been on the wall for at least a year (along with several others). They all got a price bump up after the 2007 RIC price increase. They also have quite a few 325 models in stock.
I should probably not be buying but I sold off a few other play things this summer when it looked like my industry was going to collapse under the weight of $140 + barrel of oil.
I had a 660/12 FG on order through a distributor when though him a 660/12 AFG became available. Since one of the "toys" I sold was my 360/12 FG that I never got along with very well (same old story - neck too narrow), I took the plunge as my local place does not carry the 660 and 650 series guitars. And boy, do I LOVE that guitar! I'd flip if RIC would do a 660/12 type neck on a 330/12 or 360/12 body.
Wouldn't that be cool?
But I degress..
This week when I was at another guitar store other than my local RIC dealer I asked out of curiosity if they ever got Rickenbacker's come in on trade. Low and behold, they had just got in a very clean 2006 620 JG with all the case candy that had not made it out onto the show room floor yet. They shot me a deal I could not refuse.
I have a 650D on order that is also at way too good a price pass up (if it ever shows up). I would have a hard time saying no to a 660/6 Blue Burst at the right price. However, although the Household Minister of Finance has been indulgent up to now, the Exchequer may just call me on such a maneuver.
Anyway, I figure when we all get though this Rick's are going to scoot on prices and I don't want to be left behind on what I would like to have.
If I am wrong I will be out in the woods eating bark and whipping my *&% with leaves hopefully left with one Rick to play unplugged.
My best wishes to those reading this on the front line of this economic mess...
