16Again Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 (edited) ohh what a weekend! yesterday i saw this [url="http://www.aberdeen-music.com/forums/equipment/50699-m%5Cg-rickenbacker-sale-%A3300.html"]http://www.aberdeen-music.com/forums/equip...ale-%A3300.html[/url] i went to see it today and decided even if it is a copy, for £300 it'll be worth it. so i've bought it. looks like the real thing and i'm dead chuft that i managed to get a bargain for a change, yeha. i think its a 1992 4003. maple glow. it has a bent D string tuner but nothing bad, a few wee dings. i've changed the strings, set it up again and just had a play and it plays and sounds great. Does anyone know good stuff to take off sticker glue (there was a few stickers)? £300 yes, i'm one happy bunny davie. Edited July 27, 2008 by 16Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 [quote name='16Again' post='249112' date='Jul 27 2008, 08:41 PM']£300 yes, i'm one happy bunny davie.[/quote] Hi Davie, you are one lucky dude! I posted on the other thread this evening - I believe you have a 1992 4003S model as played by the great Lemmy (pic on other thread) Nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 lets just hope its not stolen!! [size=1]you might wanna email rickenbacker to make sure about this[/size] hopefully all is good, looks lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16Again Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 [quote name='BassManKev' post='249126' date='Jul 27 2008, 09:10 PM']lets just hope its not stolen!! [size=1]you might wanna email rickenbacker to make sure about this[/size] hopefully all is good, looks lovely [/quote] defo not stolen. i know friends of the seller and asked them and he's down in his luck and just needs money quick. he sold another ricky a few months ago. credit crunch. but he did say he hoped i used it for gigging, which is wot i intend doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 cool, enjoy it then you lucky swine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16Again Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 [quote name='Clarky' post='249122' date='Jul 27 2008, 09:02 PM']Hi Davie, you are one lucky dude! I posted on the other thread this evening - I believe you have a 1992 4003S model as played by the great Lemmy (pic on other thread) Nice one![/quote] aye cheers clarky it was your advice that made me decide it was worthwhile. cheers dude. davie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16Again Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 [quote name='BassManKev' post='249140' date='Jul 27 2008, 09:29 PM']cool, enjoy it then you lucky swine [/quote] cheers kev if you (or any other basschatters) need a bass looked at in aberdeen just drop me a PM and i can probably pop over and see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 [quote name='16Again' post='249141' date='Jul 27 2008, 09:30 PM']aye cheers clarky it was your advice that made me decide it was worthwhile. cheers dude. davie.[/quote] Glad to be of genuine help on this Forum (instead of just a source of cr@p/unfunny comments and jokes ) Also pleased to see the Rickenbacker-playing community on this Forum expand as there don't seem to be too many of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Good score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 awesome, that's a bargain and a half mate. Also white spirit should take sticker glue off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 You lucky lucky lucky lucky thing!! You're more lucky than a four leaf clover in a lottery winning contest with a rigteous premonition of the winning numbers......oops - too much Malbec - I'll shut up now heh heh! Seriously mate - well scored! Col Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_the_bassist Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) Bargain mate! I payed more for my Rickenfaker! I've not really seen any good shots of the natural wood Rics, but that'd defo be my choice now! Will you be replacing/repairing the bent tuner? [quote name='Clarky' post='249152' date='Jul 27 2008, 09:41 PM']Also pleased to see the Rickenbacker-playing community on this Forum expand as there don't seem to be too many of us[/quote] ...says the man playing a fender in his avatar Edited July 28, 2008 by phil_the_bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) [quote name='phil_the_bassist' post='249344' date='Jul 28 2008, 08:52 AM']Bargain mate! I payed more for my Rickenfaker! I've not really seen any good shots of the natural wood Rics, but that'd defo be my choice now! Will you be replacing/repairing the bent tuner? ...says the man playing a fender in his avatar [/quote] Not any more Edited July 28, 2008 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Nice score re. the residue from the stickers. The one 'safe' method (least likely to affect any finish) is a soft cloth and WD40... honest you'd be amazed what that stuff can shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16Again Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='249398' date='Jul 28 2008, 09:51 AM']Nice score re. the residue from the stickers. The one 'safe' method (least likely to affect any finish) is a soft cloth and WD40... honest you'd be amazed what that stuff can shift.[/quote] never thought of WD40. i'll give that a go tonight, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Stunner. :wub: Twice that price would still have been a bargain. WD 40 should do the trick with the stickers. The guy had it on Gumtree too - [url="http://aberdeen.gumtree.com/aberdeen/78/26683778.html"]http://aberdeen.gumtree.com/aberdeen/78/26683778.html[/url] - I think snagging that means you've used up all your luck for the next 27 years, though... Enjoy it! Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Not a bad find that... I bought an '83 Wal Custom for 500-nicker a few years ago. That was a pretty good find too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Thats a bargain! well done that man Its an october 92 according to this: [url="http://www.rickenbacker.com/service_serials.asp"]http://www.rickenbacker.com/service_serials.asp[/url] HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Bigwan' post='249547' date='Jul 28 2008, 01:18 PM']Not a bad find that... I bought an '83 Wal Custom for 500-nicker a few years ago. That was a pretty good find too...[/quote] I got an 84 custom for 290 was up for 320 and i had the cheek to knock him down, I feel ashamed! But that is deffinatley a bargain, very similar to my 85 4003s, only difference i can see is the stereo/mono socket and 2 piece pickgaurd on mine, Well done and hope you enjoy it but if you dont please bare in mind i will always offer you what you paid for it mate Edited July 29, 2008 by cd_david Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Very nice and a hell of a steal-well played that man! For a bloke supposedly happy and GAS-free with his P-bass, I'm getting more and more itchy for a Rick. Never used to like 'em when Foxton was using one, but a bloke in a local band has one and it sounds cracking, plus I like the '50's styling. I have an urge for a JetGlo, but I don't get on too well with the white scratchplate. Is there a reason why I've never seen a JetGlo with a black scratchplate? This is a purely theoretical question as the chances of me actually getting a Rick are currently virtually zero, but you never know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 [quote name='Deep Thought' post='250381' date='Jul 29 2008, 12:39 PM']Very nice and a hell of a steal-well played that man! For a bloke supposedly happy and GAS-free with his P-bass, I'm getting more and more itchy for a Rick. Never used to like 'em when Foxton was using one, but a bloke in a local band has one and it sounds cracking, plus I like the '50's styling. I have an urge for a JetGlo, but I don't get on too well with the white scratchplate. Is there a reason why I've never seen a JetGlo with a black scratchplate? This is a purely theoretical question as the chances of me actually getting a Rick are currently virtually zero, but you never know![/quote] Bruce Foxton was wearing a Jetglo with black scratchplate on the cover of Bass Guitar Magazine a few months back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Just another 'well done' from a fellow Ric owner (maybe there are more of us on here than we think?). Shame the guy had to sell it for so little in desperation but it was his decision and your lucky day. I don't play mine as much as it deserves but when i take it to jam sessions it usually gets played by about 4 other people drooling over it, and it's only a bog standard 4003. They just have a certain presence about 'em... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16Again Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Deep Thought' post='250381' date='Jul 29 2008, 12:39 PM']Very nice and a hell of a steal-well played that man! For a bloke supposedly happy and GAS-free with his P-bass, I'm getting more and more itchy for a Rick. Never used to like 'em when Foxton was using one, but a bloke in a local band has one and it sounds cracking, plus I like the '50's styling. I have an urge for a JetGlo, but I don't get on too well with the white scratchplate. Is there a reason why I've never seen a JetGlo with a black scratchplate? This is a purely theoretical question as the chances of me actually getting a Rick are currently virtually zero, but you never know![/quote] heres my other ricky with a chrome scratchplate. [attachment=11369:bass002.jpg] That one cost a bit more than £300 though! Edited July 29, 2008 by 16Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 [quote name='Clarky' post='250386' date='Jul 29 2008, 12:47 PM']Bruce Foxton was wearing a Jetglo with black scratchplate on the cover of Bass Guitar Magazine a few months back![/quote] Knew id seen one before, Model 4003S/SPC Blackstar from ric forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 with a 69 Jazz for £650 - a Status 5 for £170 and one or two others of note I'm something of a bargain hound myself. This is different class though - excellent effort. Tell you what........ I'll give you £325 and I'm cutting my hand off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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