tredders Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) Slightly unbelievable day today. I get a phone call from a friend (who's in a pretty well known band) who asks me if he can pop round for a cuppa, as he has a present for me. He turns up and says "I know you've always liked this, and I was actually going to sell it, but I thought you might want it instead. Here you go." So, I'm now the very proud owner of this beautiful jetglo Ric 4003 from 1999. It's immaculate, and had the nice Ric case and all the case candy. I'd been tempted by a 4003 on a recent trip to the US, but didn't like the neck on the new models. This one has the Ric neck that I remember loving from a previous 4001 - quite slim, and very fast. Cranked up through the Bassman and it's pure Foxton / Joy Division (and yes, I know both Foxton and Hooky played different basses throughout their careers, but you get the idea!). I must have spent about 5 hours solid playing it, and it's just great. Today has been a good day! Excuse the terrible iPhone pic below, but I took a quick snap earlier. Edited June 13, 2015 by tredders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 You lucky, lucky b'stard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Wow, what a splendidly generous mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Wow, how cool is that ? Lucky chap ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 What a fantastic surprise! My recent surprises have been less so, but hope springs eternal! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacey Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Welcome to the club, now, you own one, you will see why they protect the brand and trademark, a lot of hours of paying living wages to USA workers went in to that instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Must get me a generous bass playing friend. In all seriousness, nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Gob well and truly smacked, lucky man and great friends..what a combo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Well done. An amazing gift. You must have good, no, great friends. Out of interest, who are the band? Nice guys deserve a listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) Lovely bass, outstanding friend. I feel I need new friends Edited June 14, 2015 by ezbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1434267747' post='2798082'] I feel I need new friends [/quote] That's it! We don't need new basses - we need new friends! I knew it must be something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 What a great mate you have you lucky man !!, enjoy the new Ric John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Lovely! Welcome the best club in the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Congrats , and respect to your friend also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 WOW! That's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Yes I too have only just discovered rics I have a 2000 model which is perhaps like yours Love the tone with both pups on - truly chris squirish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Pretty sure the cup holders on the top of your amp will spill :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Thanks for all the comments. Feeling very lucky indeed with this. Had another long play this morning, and it's already feeling like an old friend. Now, the important question: leave the roundwounds on there, or put my usual TI flags on for that Macca sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Roundwounds for a Ric [i]every[/i] time for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 [quote name='tredders' timestamp='1434317118' post='2798657'] Thanks for all the comments. Feeling very lucky indeed with this. Had another long play this morning, and it's already feeling like an old friend. Now, the important question: leave the roundwounds on there, or put my usual TI flags on for that Macca sound? [/quote] Personally I'd stick with the rounds and go for the Foxton feel. If rounds are your thing I'd stick with them, I've never got on with rounds despite trying to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I swear by D'addario Nickels (EXL 165's) on all my Rics, past and present. Either way, you can't go wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 You have a very nice friend You have a very nice bass I've just put a set of D'Addario Pro Steels on mine - they sound great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulKing Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 What a very special gift from a very special friend. Hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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