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Buy it 'cos it's cheap and a couple of weeks later look at it and think "why did I buy that?".

I've got the book now and Manchester's a way away.

My 60s Ric made an appearance at last year's SE Bass Bash. (It's the white one.)

Yep - I think this one is beyond polishing; it'd make a wall-hanger in a man cave. Mind you, I have this one in need of repair, after a fall; it's a Shaftesbury (Rickenbacker never made this precise model of bass).

"As with all Status instruments, the graphite neck is fully adjustable to allow you to set the relief to suit your playing style." Erm, mine isn't...

Wow, is the no-Rickenbacker rule lifted?

I guess that about sums it up! 🙂

I've got a US one on my Precision and it sounds great. If I were to look at options, I would check out the Geezer ones.

A decent luthier-type should be able to replace a truss-rod; there are videos online of people doing it and it seems a straightforward procedure for someone who can work with wood (ie. not me!).

Dunno if this is a one-off, or if there will be more.

I'm holding out for John Hall at the Albert Hall...

I'd be interested in seeing what he has to say; I'm sure it's more than just promoting new models. (But I'm not interested enough to travel 4 hours each way, which would cost a heck of a lot more than £7.50!)

I'm sensing negativity...

Due North from you to the top end of Wales and then up a bit more.

Yep - there have been Rails up at silly money, but I don't know if they actually sold.

FYI, John Hall is doing a meet & greet in June. https://www.soundaffects.com/electric-guitars-c95/1x-ticket-presenting-an-afternoon-with-john-hall-p12984

Could be...

So, a 4003S went on ebay for £971 this week; I nearly bid on it. My last 3 Rics have cost me £1000, £1100, and £1000.

I think I'll keep my £700. If I were going for a Westone, I might consider this one. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westone-The-Rail-headless-bass-Red-and-black-Rare/153492957318

I was just curious as to the price, rather than actually wanting to acquire one.

As for shows, I like to have a good representation of used kit, parts, oddments, and junk boxes; I rarely buy new. For me the Kempton Park one has been pretty much spot-on; between that and the SE Bass bash I have a couple of things I look forward to. (@TheGreek I sure hope the costs are more than covered and the effort is worth it for the SE Bass Bash, which I know you go to 'cos we've met there!).

A for Awesome!

I meant in general terms, or rather what have they recently sold for, rather than what is for sale now.

What's the going price for a Greco 4001 copy these days?