Happy Jack Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 6 minutes ago, prowla said: Who knows - I might pick up another at some point; there was one going on FB for £1200 for a while and I was almost tempted. £1200? That's a pretty serious knockdown. These basses haven't been a commercial success and I don't know for how much longer RIC will carry on with them. They have previous form for abandoning 5-string basses. I didn't buy mine as an investment, but I wouldn't be surprised to see them start appreciating somewhere down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Happy Jack said: £1200? That's a pretty serious knockdown. These basses haven't been a commercial success and I don't know for how much longer RIC will carry on with them. They have previous form for abandoning 5-string basses. I didn't buy mine as an investment, but I wouldn't be surprised to see them start appreciating somewhere down the line. I'd rather have your Gus! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Added this to my collection yesterday. An almost unplayed and all original bar the bridge 4001 in Burgundyglo ( original bridge also came with it ). What an absolute machine 😍 I think I’m in love ❤️ 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 50 minutes ago, walshy said: Added this to my collection yesterday. An almost unplayed and all original bar the bridge 4001 in Burgundyglo ( original bridge also came with it ). What an absolute machine 😍 I think I’m in love ❤️ I don't need another Rick, I don't need another Rick, I don't need another Rick............ That bridge is hideous, I hope you're going to do the right thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 14 minutes ago, martthebass said: I don't need another Rick, I don't need another Rick, I don't need another Rick............ That bridge is hideous, I hope you're going to do the right thing Ha ha yeah needs the right one back on for sure. Was unplayed for 7 years, took it out of the case, still in tune and fired right up. Its delish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 15 minutes ago, martthebass said: That bridge is hideous Agree.......but maybe the previous owner fitted it as an attempt to fix tail lift that affects some original Ric bridges. Fixed with the V2 Ric bridge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 38 minutes ago, martthebass said: I don't need another Rick, I don't need another Rick, I don't need another Rick............ That bridge is hideous, I hope you're going to do the right thing It's not the bridge - just the surround. 20 minutes ago, BlueMoon said: Agree.......but maybe the previous owner fitted it as an attempt to fix tail lift that affects some original Ric bridges. Fixed with the V2 Ric bridge. I might try a V2 bridge/tailpiece on one of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 36 minutes ago, prowla said: It's not the bridge - just the surround. Is that the original fitment bridge? I thought it looked more like the older 4003 bridge than this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 1 hour ago, martthebass said: Is that the original fitment bridge? Looks to me like a Schaller 3D roller bridge with a decorative surround to look more like the size/shape of the original fitment bridge/tail piece. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Had the day off today and had time to go to GuitarGuitar in Brum and play their 4003s/5. Interesting... Took a lot of faffing to get the sound I wanted, and completely different to play than mine, but I rather liked it. Not enough to spend over £2k mind you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 6 hours ago, BlueMoon said: Looks to me like a Schaller 3D roller bridge with a decorative surround to look more like the size/shape of the original fitment bridge/tail piece. Yep - a Schaller 3D (that's what they put on the 4004 and on the 4003s/5). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph_Rock Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 My new to me Rickenbacker 4003 I've had about a month, been putting it through its paces. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holty Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 My 2017 4003CB Waltnutglo, limited run of 20 by CME. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickybob Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 (edited) My 2022 4003CB WG high gloss Walnutglo & old 4001 Burgadyglo, just love em! Edited March 9, 2022 by Rickybob 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holty Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 (edited) I would say this wouldn’t I, but Walnutglo with check binding just looks great. Edited March 9, 2022 by holty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teyeplayer Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 On 09/03/2022 at 20:03, holty said: I would say this wouldn’t I, but Walnutglo with check binding just looks great. I know it makes me a heretic, but I also like the combination of the maple neck with oiled walnut body that Rickenbacker have done in recent years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 06/03/2022 at 16:56, holty said: My 2017 4003CB Waltnutglo, limited run of 20 by CME. That's an absolute belter!! Lovely. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Rocking my 4003S last night at Fiddler's Elbow, Camden 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 On 09/03/2022 at 20:03, holty said: I would say this wouldn’t I, but Walnutglo with check binding just looks great. There is one FS on eBay, but not exactly a bargain https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224945945288?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=UedOfM8yR1O&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=eqlPJw_SSty&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) Reviving this thread with my recently acquired 1973 4000-to-4001 conversion. Loads of mods (tuners, bridge, bezel, controls and extra pickup) but loving it - even the crudely carved "Crue" in the body! Nice slim neck and ultra low tension TI strings to suit my knackered left hand. Edited October 21, 2023 by Clarky 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofio Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 My 2023 Autumnglo checkered binding 4003. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman1974 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 23' FG 4003. It's always a challenging choice choosing this or the P bass for gigs 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 The new Rics are beauties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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prowla Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 2 hours ago, msb said: The new Rics are beauties. I don't like how they've shifted the bridge away from the end of the body; it looks like they're copying Chickenbackers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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