4000 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) Hi I'm considering selling my '91 Rick 4001 CS Signature. It's one of the early ones with the longer headstock and thinner neck (actually the slimmest Ric neck I've played, and I've played dozens). Well played, several dings, scratches etc, some minor paintwear (the paintwork on these always seems to suffer somewhat if you actually play them). Comes without the silver case (never got it; bought used) and I don't have the original cert but do have a copy. I've had one before and am a member of the Rick Resource Forum; it's definitely legit. Great player, big sound but I'm loving my old Rics more. No actual [i]need[/i] to sell though. I'm a newbie here so it may take some time for me to work out how to post pics; however I'm happy to send high res pics to anyone interested if you drop me your email. Can take pics on request if necessary. I'm looking at £1650; although it's got player wear and comes without the goodies it's still rare & collectible and is one of the earlier more accurate ones. I would however consider a deal (maybe a swap) on any early checkerbound Ric with the full width inlays as long as it's structurally sound. If it's got walnut headstock wings, even better. I may, repeat [i]may[/i], consider a deal + cash on a decent Jaydee MK (but would have to be a lightish one, under 10 lbs if such a thing exists; chronic back problems!) or Wal Pro 2, or possibly another Sei bass (but not a Jazz). Of course if anyone fancies throwing an Alembic Rogue or similar my way I'd consider that too. Would maybe consider a Pedulla MVP of some description but given that the going rate for those in the UK isn't great it would have to be accompanied by a decent amount of cash (no disrespect to Pedullas which are great, but I know from getting rid of my last one!). Just to add that I'm only considering this at the moment so could change my mind...... Edited March 1, 2009 by 4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Welcome 4000! I too own a 4001CS (number 475) - if it were me, I'd keep it! Cheers! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Mine is probably the last bass that I'd see go. I bought it sans certificate so don't know the number unfortunately but it's a beauty. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 Mine's number 199 of the run. It's a great bass; I just prefer my '73 4000 and my '72 4001 (my '73 4001 is currently with a man in San Francisco being refurbed... ). Looks like it may not be going anywhere anyway as I've had no interest yet despite posting it in several places (I'll try and get pics up later). I'm not going to let it go for less than I want (I don't [i]need[/i] to sell it) so we'll see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Maybe try some photo's? Beautiful Rics, the most stunning IMO, better even than my 64S. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Like most people I'm interested (Very) but sadly no money ATM in these times.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 Let's give it a go... [attachment=11265:headiwell.jpg] [attachment=11264:body_close_iwell.jpg] [attachment=11266:rear_ass...es_iwell.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 (edited) [attachment=11268:reariwell.jpg] [attachment=11267:neckiwell.jpg] [attachment=11270:bodyiwell.jpg] Edited July 26, 2008 by 4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 mmm. that is very sexy indeed. Very sexy. Same colour as my 4001... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Stag' post='248417' date='Jul 26 2008, 01:58 PM']mmm. that is very sexy indeed. Very sexy. Same colour as my 4001...[/quote] Is yours a white gone cream (as they tend to)? The CS is the only Ric made in this colour (the photos are actually a bit washed out; it's yellower than it looks in the photos.). Edited July 26, 2008 by 4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I don't think they were ever white. More like butter. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='248469' date='Jul 26 2008, 03:39 PM']I don't think they were ever white. More like butter. Peter[/quote] Peter, you're not wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd1 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I have a 4001 in fireglow chequerboard biding, but that CS is stunning. Chris Squire is the reason I started playing bass (yes I'm that old). BIGd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILD FROG SHOT Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 That is very tasty indeed. Genuinely not intending to be a prick-tease, but there's just no way it's happening financially at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Hmmm, may be considering ebay..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 [attachment=11536:CSfull1iwell.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Now on ebay.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 Still for sale.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='4000' post='248420' date='Jul 26 2008, 02:01 PM']Is yours a white gone cream (as they tend to)? The CS is the only Ric made in this colour (the photos are actually a bit washed out; it's yellower than it looks in the photos.).[/quote] yes... id go with the "butter" colour that GK was referring to. A light butter, but a butter nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmith Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) All my Rickenbackers are great basses, but my CS has some indefinable extra greatness about it. I couldn't part with mine...but I'd recommend anyone who likes 4001/4003 basses to snap one up when it comes along. Edited September 1, 2008 by jonsmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusknia Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 You won't get much for it. Tell you what, I'm in a generous mood so I'll give you £500 to take it off your hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 [quote name='Tusknia' post='274692' date='Sep 1 2008, 04:12 PM']You won't get much for it. Tell you what, I'm in a generous mood so I'll give you £500 to take it off your hands [/quote] Add about £1100 to that and you're on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_the_bassist Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 [quote name='4000' post='274811' date='Sep 1 2008, 06:05 PM']Add about £11.00 to that and you're on. [/quote] Done, for £511.00! (I'm hoping you didn't see my little edit there ) lovely bass, I WANT I WANT I WANT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 [quote name='phil_the_bassist' post='275520' date='Sep 2 2008, 03:29 PM']Done, for £511.00! (I'm hoping you didn't see my little edit there ) lovely bass, I WANT I WANT I WANT![/quote] MB1. Should Have Gone to Specsavers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Still available at £1650. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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