New Model

krick · Post by **krick** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:56 am

The current RIC Retail Price List shows a new "1996" model listed in the Vintage Reissue Series section. Amber Fireglo finish only.

Not really a surprise though and this was already mentioned in the "Rickenbacker Basses" section.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:56 am

And, it was previewed at Osaka in November, too.

loverickbass · Post by **loverickbass** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:02 am

WoW, I had no idea that model was in such demand! OK, who's going to rush out and buy one?

Cole

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:09 am

I'm thinking about one, Cole...

Will they make a 12 string version???

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:42 am

I just bought a 12-stringer from Mike Parks. But it's a factory prototype...Kevin's got the other one.

Scastles · Post by **Scastles** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:46 am

Kind of figure there won't be a 12, or it too would likely be listed on the price list, as all the other 12's are.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:08 am

Kevin, go to the RIC site over to the 'Vintage Series' section and click on '1996'...holy smoke!

This one has the 2pm f-hole..(sorry JH)

krick · Post by **krick** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:10 pm

Thanks John, I think the 1996 model looks great either way. I had read somewhere that the production ones were going to have the 31 degree f hole (2PM). Now I will have one of each type.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 1:44 pm

I wonder who will be first to get one and replace the Accent with a Bigsby ...

bottom4 · Post by **bottom4** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 2:23 pm

I’m happy for you six stringers!
Will there be more surprises this weekend or are we done? I am really hoping for a new vintage bass!

What do you think he asks with fingers crossed!

loverickbass · Post by **loverickbass** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 4:01 pm

Yeah, I think basses are over due for a new one. 4001V68!

Cole

arbiter · Post by **arbiter** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 5:31 pm

All i can say is WOW i wish i could afford one!!

mike_d · Post by **mike_d** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 7:09 pm

I am defintely going to order one of these. I love when Ric does something really cool like this. Thanks, JH!

scoobster28 · Post by **scoobster28** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 2:50 am

Is the 1996 limited to this year only, or will it be available for a couple of years? I want to get one, and need to know how to start budgeting for it!

krick · Post by **krick** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 4:52 am

I think it will be limited. I believe it has been stated that the "C series" models would be staying around but the "Vintage Reissue Series" would have some models that come and go. The 1996 model is listed in the Vintage Reissue Series and available only in the 2006 Color of the Year.