Where do the NAMM display instruments end up???
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:52 am
Do they get sent to a dealer? Do they end up on Ebay? Can you buy one?
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Re: Where do the NAMM display instruments end up???
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:55 am
I don't know all of the details, but I've heard that mostly they go to fill existing dealer orders...
Re: Where do the NAMM display instruments end up???
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:17 pm
First the instruments go back to RIC to be inspected for any NAMM show attendee abuse. If/when they check out fine, they polish them up and fill dealer orders, like CJ said.
Re: Where do the NAMM display instruments end up???
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:54 pm
The only part you missed was the disinfectant stage.
Re: Where do the NAMM display instruments end up???
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:12 pm
Re: Where do the NAMM display instruments end up???
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:36 pm
Well, one of them got famous a few (well, more than a few) years ago....
Re: Where do the NAMM display instruments end up???
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 4:07 pm
johnhall wrote:The only part you missed was the disinfectant stage.
Well, that's a good thing, because I can always recall several skeevy people at the NAMM shows leaving gunk behind on the guitars from their grubby paws.
I guess the UV chamber cures more than just finishes!
Re: Where do the NAMM display instruments end up???
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 4:39 pm
Thanks, everyone!
Guess I will watch the dealer sites and see what shows up.
Guess I will watch the dealer sites and see what shows up.
Re: Where do the NAMM display instruments end up???
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 5:36 pm
I managed to buy the 1996 AFG that was displayed at the 2006 NAMM show.
http://www.rickenbacker.com/gallery_ima ... _year=2000
http://www.rickenbacker.com/gallery_ima ... _year=2000
Re: Where do the NAMM display instruments end up???
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:29 pm
Ohio? One to Michigan also a few years back.
Re: Where do the NAMM display instruments end up???
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:57 pm
They all go to Yoko.
Re: Where do the NAMM display instruments end up???
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:40 am
Hahahahahea very funny Tommy 
Re: Where do the NAMM display instruments end up???
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:07 pm
I have a 2010 NAMM 4004Cii FG. The grain in the two piece neck and body are the best I've seen in a RIC.
Re: Where do the NAMM display instruments end up???
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:40 pm
This sweet 4004Cii FG from NAMM '09 found it's way to me.
Re: Where do the NAMM display instruments end up???
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:45 pm
Love that one Joey! Nice!