rolo79 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Whether 'tis to sell the Rickenbacker 3001 or 4003 (Montezuma.) I'm moving to Milan and really can't justify bringing 5 basses/guitars, 3 amps and an array of pedals. So one of the good basses must go. Which would you sell and why? I love the 4003 as it's so versatile but the 3001 is special, no longer in production and in great nick! It's a toughie I can't work out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Sell it all and buy a Vespa. You'll fit right in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolo79 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 When I was 15 my choice was: lovely US Jazz bass or a Vespa! I ended up with the bass! I will be getting a Vespa this time I reckon! Still none the wiser as to which to sell though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I'd sell them to me. For a fiver. I'll lend you a Vespa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBass Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 4003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 The 4003 because you can easily replace it if you want to. The 3001 would be more difficult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Lovely City good luck on the move, I'd sell the 4003 BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 [quote name='Blademan_98' post='1316051' date='Jul 25 2011, 06:23 PM']The 4003 because you can easily replace it if you want to. The 3001 would be more difficult [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB3000S Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) Sell the one you're the least emotionally attached to. If the 4003 as an individual more special to you, keep it and sell the other. If you however love 4003's in general, then from a collectability perspective +1 on selling the 4003 and replacing it later on. Edited July 25, 2011 by BB3000S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentbob Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I believe the correct answer is sell the guitars, keep the basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 [quote name='rolo79' post='1315774' date='Jul 25 2011, 02:42 PM']Whether 'tis to sell the Rickenbacker 3001 or 4003 (Montezuma.) I'm moving to Milan and really can't justify bringing 5 basses/guitars, 3 amps and an array of pedals. So one of the good basses must go. Which would you sell and why? I love the 4003 as it's so versatile but the 3001 is special, no longer in production and in great nick! It's a toughie I can't work out![/quote] From the above, I get two things: 1. You love the 4003. 2. The 3001 is a non-production model, and in good condition. If you need to sell one of these, keep the one you love, and sell the non-production model. Knowing nothing about Rics, surely a non-production model will also raise more cash as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 If you support Inter, keep whichever bass is blue. If you support AC, keep whichever bass is red. Simples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 4003 are easy to replace. Sell thatun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolo79 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Thanks for the advice! It has made things clearer in my head/confirmed what I was thinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 So you're going with the Vespa then...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I'd go with a vespa and get a big GS sticker for it pretending I'm Sting. Then take a huge amount of speed and kick the sh*t out of some guitarists, I mean rockers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolo79 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 I certainly am getting a Vespa! Anytime I've gone to Italy of late I've seen more and more Japanese/Korean scooters...but I'm a style over substance man Like most people have said I thought: I can always get another 4003 if push comes to shove. So the 4003 Montezuma is the one for sale. As I said in the advert, it's the best sounding bass I've owned. Even better than other 4003s. Thanks for the advice guys! I may want it back if I end up starting a band in Milan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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