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When Did RIC Go Back To Small Headstocks?
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:37 pm
by randyz
I'm hoping to get a quick answer on this. I'd like to order a new 330 JG on-line tonight, but I'm wondering what my chances are concerning the headstock size. I want the new smaller headstock, but I'm not sure exactly when RIC started shipping these out. I saw some of the small headstocks at a guitar show in October. Does anybody know? Thanks!
Re: When Did RIC Go Back To Small Headstocks?
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 12:10 am
by wmthor
I think the smaller headstocks were available in the late spring/early summer of this year.
Re: When Did RIC Go Back To Small Headstocks?
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:35 am
by randyz
We'll see what we get. Ordered a 330 JG last night from Musician's Friend. With their $150 instant rebate I got it for $1149 and free shipping, so I couldn't resist.
Re: When Did RIC Go Back To Small Headstocks?
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:38 pm
by red_rob
Love the small headstocks. Love them love them love them
Re: When Did RIC Go Back To Small Headstocks?
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:44 pm
by phlemmy
red_rob wrote:Love the small headstocks. Love them love them love them
ditto. now if they'd only go back to the big bass bodies they'd be great again!
Re: When Did RIC Go Back To Small Headstocks?
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 3:19 pm
by paologregorio
phlemmy wrote:red_rob wrote:Love the small headstocks. Love them love them love them
ditto. now if they'd only go back to the big bass bodies they'd be great again!
Hiya Sean,
When were the RIC bass bodies bigger and when did they change? I'm curious. I knew nothing about this. Was there a variation in body size in the 4000 through 4004 series, or were you referring to the 4005 hollowbody?
Re: When Did RIC Go Back To Small Headstocks?
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 3:23 pm
by phlemmy
I believe 97 was the last year for the small headstocks and bigger body wings, until this year's return to the slightly smaller headstocks. i am speaking about 4001/4003 basses.
Re: When Did RIC Go Back To Small Headstocks?
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:28 pm
by milosch
Rick newbie here: When I saw that you were getting the $150 off I have decided to pull the trigger on a 360-6, myself. Thanks a lot
Re: When Did RIC Go Back To Small Headstocks?
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 1:20 pm
by randyz
Miles: Look out! If you hang around here too much, you'll end up with lots of Ricks!
Re: When Did RIC Go Back To Small Headstocks?
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:50 pm
by milosch
You may be right. Do you guys post clips here somewhere?
I've got a feeling, a feeling deep inside, oh yeah.
Re: When Did RIC Go Back To Small Headstocks?
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 12:09 pm
by randyz
Woohoo! The 330 JG just arrived and it does have the newer small headstock. According to the labels on the carton, this guitar shipped from RIC to Musician's Friend on 04/17/07. It's exactly what I wanted and I got it for an excellent price. Thanks RIC and MF!
Re: When Did RIC Go Back To Small Headstocks?
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:49 am
by btomlinson
How about a picture? I love the smaller headstock
Re: When Did RIC Go Back To Small Headstocks?
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 11:03 pm
by randyz
Yep, the smaller headstock is preferred. Now if I could figure out how to post pictures on this website...
Re: When Did RIC Go Back To Small Headstocks?
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 11:56 pm
by jps
randyz wrote:Yep, the smaller headstock is preferred. Now if I could figure out how to post pictures on this website...
Is the pic on your hard drive and not bigger than 800x600 pixels and no larger than 299Kb? If so, when you click to add a post you will see in blue under the posting block the words
Upload attachment. Click on that and follow the instructions.
Re: When Did RIC Go Back To Small Headstocks?
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:47 pm
by randyz
I used to post pictures frequently on the old website, so I'm familiar with the resizing procedure. I just haven't taken the time to figure out the new website. I'll snap some pictures of my new guitar and try to post this weekend. Thanks!