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My 1996 Is On The Way!
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:40 am
by randyz
Although technically not a "C" Series guitar, according to Gary, my reissue RM 1996 AFG should ship today from NCM. Woohoo!
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:49 am
by rickon
Congrats, Randy. My 4001C64 JG is soon to be shipped from Mike Parks. Is the NCM site down?
I can't get to it for some reason.
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:52 am
by wj350
Hey Randy, congrats! You're gonna love her!!
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:15 am
by randyz
My first electric guitar was a '64 325 FG with an F-hole (DG-880). I bought it in 1979. It was routed and ruined beyond belief. Really sad. This should be the perfect replacement. It should feel right at home with my collection of Beatlesque guitars and amps. Another shorty case next to my '64 ES-16 JG and my '80 325 BG...
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:17 am
by nab
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:04 pm
by randyz
Jack: Very nice!
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 7:54 am
by randyz
It's here already! Thanks NCM and DHL!
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:14 pm
by studiotwosession
It has C series in its DNA.
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 3:45 am
by teeder
That's my favorite style! If I was a guitar player, I'd have one of those.
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 6:20 am
by britye
NCM shows 1996 AFG in stock today
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:38 am
by randyz
I must say that the AFG finish on mine is blinding in broad daylight. It looks much better in subdued lighting. This guitar will need major adjustments in order to play as well as my '80 320 BG, as the top strings are fretting out badly as shipped.
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:07 am
by godber
This one is stunningly beautiful and, so far, is the only one I've seen in the UK. BUT, oh dear the price (£2,299 or $4,497) makes me a sad boy. What price are they going for in the USA?
http://www.guitar-village.co.uk/product-detail.asp?id=3822&catid=6&manid=85&quantity=1&product=Rickenbacker+1996+AFG%2C+Amber+Fireglo%2C+New%2C+Inc%2E+Case
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:33 am
by studiotwosession
About half that. Randy, I'd love to see your 320 BG.
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:17 pm
by randyz
Glenn: I'll post pictures when I get home tonight. It's an '80 320 BG that I fitted with reissue toasters, Accent, vintage TRC, and vintage knobs around 1992. Just last year I picked up a reissue silver case. I also put my original '64 jackplate 'DG 880' on it.
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 1:51 pm
by randyz
Here's a shot:
