NBD: Ric 4003S in Midnight Blue

[prowla]

23 hours ago, Skinnyman said:

That second one with the black PG is lovely

I've been doing a bit more work on it today...

Edited February 26, 2019 by prowla

[Teebs]

3 hours ago, Skinnyman said:

PS my new avatar. Thanks, Teebs

Hahaha!

[Ricky 4000]

On 25/02/2019 at 13:58, grenadillabama said:

Do the new ones have that pull switch for "vintage" or "modern" sound ? I like both sounds.

The question is, do the vintage ones have a pull switch for "modern" or "future"!?

[prowla]

1 hour ago, Ricky 4000 said:

The question is, do the vintage ones have a pull switch for "modern" or "future"!?

My '78 does

and my '72 has a toggle switch.

 

[Skinnyman]

2 minutes ago, prowla said:

My '78 does

and my '72 has a toggle switch.

 

It’s hard to tell from the pics - have you filled in around the bridge pickup with a bezel?

Like these? http://www.rickysounds.co.uk/Bezels.html 

[Jus Lukin]

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Edited March 3, 2022 by Jus Lukin

[prowla]

7 hours ago, Jus Lukin said:

I'm working on a three-way switch for Rics which has the vintage wiring, modern wiring, and one which won't have been invented yet when you select it.

It has a few metaphysical bumps to iron out, but I'm sure it has the potential to be the next big thing! 😃

I've got a 6-way switch which I'll be wiring up one bass to give 3-way single coil and 3-way humbucker.

 

[prowla]

7 hours ago, Skinnyman said:

It’s hard to tell from the pics - have you filled in around the bridge pickup with a bezel?

Like these? http://www.rickysounds.co.uk/Bezels.html 

Nope - if you zoom in you can see the pickup's aluminium base and also the walls of the pickup well.

[Billy Apple]

Is there a reason Midnight Blue is being discontinued?

[prowla]

15 minutes ago, Billy Apple said:

Is there a reason Midnight Blue is being discontinued?

So people can sell theirs as "Rare".

[stewblack]

What a beautiful bass. Opinions will always differ but to me it's a beautiful instrument. I usually prefer either red or sunburst but that blue! Very very classy. 

[SurroundedByManatees]

I would love to try a 4003s as a possibly more comfortable alternative to a standard 4003. 

Midnight blue is a great finish, it does a great job in looking awesome in various types of light. 

Enjoy your bass:) 

Edited February 27, 2019 by SurroundedByManatees

[Old Horse Murphy]

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Edited June 11, 2019 by Old Horse Murphy