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Sat 2/2/2001
Report from the NAMM show:
1) Rickenbacker: For the true
Beatle nuts, Rickenbacker has created exact duplicates of
John Lennon's two 325s and George's 360/12. They've been making
Vintage Reissues of these guitars for years, and they were very
close, but they weren't EXACTLY accurate. The new models, 325C58,
325C64, and 360/12C63 won't be available for at least 5 months,
and the prices will be in the $3,000 range (list price). In the
meantime Rickenbacker has discontinued the other reissues, the
325V59, 325V63, and the 360/12V64. We have one of each left.
If you have any Rickenbacker questions, call Carl at 412-431-0700.
2) Hofner: We get emails and
calls every day about Hofner basses, and there's no way to keep
up with the demand. Especially when Hofner hardly makes any.
We talked to them at the show and they explained that they only
have 3 little old German men making the basses, and last year
Dieter was sick for 2 months I guess that explains it. They promised
to hire another guy, and work harder. We have lots of Hofner
basses on order. Sometime over the next 3 months they'll arrive.
Any questions: call Carl
3) Gretsch: We're still up in
the air with Gretsch. Once again, we looked at them at the show,
and once again, we are considering carrying the line. The issues
are: accuracy, price, and their import-nature. Unfortunately,
we just can't find vintage Gretsches. So the new Japanese ones
may fall into the better-than-nothing category. I'll keep you
updated.
4) Martin: We love these people.
We went to the Dealer Dinner and had good food and drink. We've
sold lots and lots of Martins, so we ordered lots more.
5) Fender: We're not really familiar
with those Johnson and Line 6 amps. We know they have little
screens on them and probably a little computer, and they "sound"
like lots of different amps. Well, Fender is entering the field
with their new Cyber Twin. They made a BIG deal about the fact
that it's different from those other guys. We noticed that it
has a little screen on it, probably a little computer, and it
"sounds" like lots of different amps. We just got one
in today, so we'll let you know, once we figure it out.
6) Danelectro: Hearsay and Innuendo
are Danelectro's guitars-with-built-in-effects. New for this
year are 12-string and Baritone versions of those models. In
honor of the NAMM show we're making the 12-strings this week's
special.
See you soon,
Carl
PS: This week's Customer Web Site:
Granny's 12 Gauge
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