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Official Prediction Thread- C series replacement
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:44 pm
by chucksimms
OK, Rick's pulled the 4001C64 and C64S. Let's see who can accurately predict:
One, when they announce the new bass.
Two, when it is actually shipped.
I'll start. Announcement will be August, 2009. No reason, I just don't see them waiting all the way to NAMM.
Dealer deliveries will be February 2010 (not as much hassle to tool up as for C series launch, but they'll shoot for December deliveries and not get any out till February).
Re: Official Prediction Thread- C series replacement
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:56 pm
by s4001
I love all the speculation and enjoy partaking in it, unfortunately we usually wind up being wrong.
Re: Official Prediction Thread- C series replacement
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:58 pm
by rictified
I think it is going to be a good long while, sales are way down in all areas, I'm surprised they lasted as long as they did.
Re: Official Prediction Thread- C series replacement
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:28 pm
by cheyenne
I wouldnt expect anything soon.
Discontinuing a model thats not moving very well and concentrating on the backlog makes sense. We all would like them to make everything available all the time, but thats not very likely is it ?
Concentrating on the backlog for now, keeping QC tight, and maybe a new design / designs for when this depression, ( yes, I said depression) might pick up, makes sense to me.
But what do I know? Im in the trash business.....
Laugh if you will, but there will always be trash.......
Re: Official Prediction Thread- C series replacement
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:08 pm
by nukebass
I'm not sure when the announcement will be, but I'd speculate at least 2011 before they start shipping (I'm not talking one or two that get made for NAMM being shipped...). It took a long time to get the C series out the door and right now it takes 2 years to get a 4003.
My predictions:
Announcement: January 2010
Shipment: June 2012
Re: Official Prediction Thread- C series replacement
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:21 pm
by RobRick
nukebass wrote:I'm not sure when the announcement will be, but I'd speculate at least 2011 before they start shipping (I'm not talking one or two that get made for NAMM being shipped...). It took a long time to get the C series out the door and right now it takes 2 years to get a 4003.
My predictions:
Announcement: January 2010
Shipment: June 2012
I can get another college degree in that time!!!
Re: Official Prediction Thread- C series replacement
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:15 am
by fretless
5 string w/ new p/u
summer NAMM '09
24 months
Re: Official Prediction Thread- C series replacement
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 12:15 pm
by rickfan60
But how does that overlap the C64?
Re: Official Prediction Thread- C series replacement
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 2:17 pm
by dog
nukebass wrote:I'm not sure when the announcement will be, but I'd speculate at least 2011 before they start shipping (I'm not talking one or two that get made for NAMM being shipped...). It took a long time to get the C series out the door and right now it takes 2 years to get a 4003.
My predictions:
Announcement: January 2010
Shipment: June 2012
This seems more realistic to me.
Re: Official Prediction Thread- C series replacement
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 2:37 pm
by deaconblues
The economy has to be cutting down on the amount of new orders, maybe RIC will get a chance to catch up.
I second the January 2010 prediction.
Re: Official Prediction Thread- C series replacement
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:12 pm
by aceonbass
I have a feeling that whatever it is, RIC is building some already or very soon. I know JH hates to be held to time lines once he's announced a new feature or option, so I think this time they'll have some ready when the announcement comes. I don't think Ben would tease us and leave us on the hook for two years.
Re: Official Prediction Thread- C series replacement
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:27 pm
by jps
aceonbass wrote:II don't think Ben would tease us and leave us on the hook for two years.
Re: Official Prediction Thread- C series replacement
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:30 pm
by johnallg
I with Dane - I also don't think Ben would leave it hang for 2 years. My prediction? We will know when the official RIC announcement comes.
Re: Official Prediction Thread- C series replacement
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:46 pm
by RobRick
I'm going to start saving now just in case it's something I want.
I am holding out for a cool 4000 reissue!!
Re: Official Prediction Thread- C series replacement
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:01 pm
by cheyenne
I assure you, there are no plans to discontinue the 4004's.
Hmm..........Maybe thats the clue. Perhaps a deluxe version of the 4004?
