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5002v58
Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:32 pm
by sloop_john_b
When was the reissue model introduced?
Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:18 pm
by doctorwho
It's not mentioned in the Smith book (copyright 1987) although they do discuss mandolins, nor is it mentioned in Bacon & Day (but that book is specific for guitars). On the RIC site, it first appears in the Vintage Reissue Series flyer for 1995.
According to B&D the 360/6v64 was introduced in 1991 and the 350v63 in 1994; perhaps the 5002v58's introduction coincided with one of those dates (?).
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 11:11 am
by 8mileshigh
I thought it was 1996? Could be wrong?
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 8:11 am
by doctorwho
Graham, what is the source of your info? I was merely speculating, so if you know from a good source, then that's it.
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:08 am
by notviceversa
The 5002V58 does not appear in our retail price list until 1995.
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:38 am
by sloop_john_b
Great, thanks Richard.
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:19 am
by 8mileshigh
Gary.... I can't remember where I saw it? I know mine is January 1997 and I thought I read prototypes were made before that? I'll have to search my memory banks
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:13 am
by beatlefreak
I have a colleague at work who has one (found it in a pawn shop for a pittance!), and it's serial number dates it to being manufactured in January, 1997.