spongebob Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I'm looking to buy a Rickenbacker 4004 Cheyenne in Maple glow. I'm not new to Rics, already being well into my 4003's. However, I have hit a real problem. The main 'distributor', Rosetti, list loads of dealers, but most of the shops don't stock any Rics at all....some barely stock any basses! Basically, can anybody help me here? I don't know where to look - I've trawled the net, but to no avail. E-bay hasn't been much good, either! Maybe someone can provide some decent web links to shops they know which regularly stock Rics? I'm keeping my eyes on the classifieds on basschat as well. I'm not just after only new....I'd definitely consider a used if a good one was to turn up. All suggestions and help welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Gak, Soundslive and Dolphin all have 4003s, but the 4004s do appear to be hard to find.... Perhaps you should get in contact with Rickenbacker directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Are you in/near London? The Bass Cellar (Denmark Street) is legendary for its poor service and bad attitude, but they do stock plenty of Rickenbackers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 you are right...quite a dearth of rick cheyennes in 4 mode most seem to be in the usa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmith Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) Try ringing Peter Cook's in London. I don't think they'll have any, but they're a pretty switched on Rickenbacker dealer. For instance, they managed to order me one of the seven 75th Anniversary 4003 basses that came to the UK. If any 4004 s are coming to the UK, I'm sure they'll be able to grab one. If not, they could probably put an order in (though it's a long wait). As soon as they start making a the 4004Cii5 again, I'll be sticking an order in. Edited February 7, 2009 by jonsmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 If you don't mind looking further afield, sign up to [url="http://www.rickresource.com"]http://www.rickresource.com[/url] - lots of buying & selling goes on there, and they're a very informative, friendly & helpful bunch of people. Most of them are in the US, meaning that even with the current exchange rate & customs charges, you'll likely get a better deal than buying here. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmith Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 If you don't have to have a brand spanking new one, then I echo Jon's Rickresource recommendation. A few of my Rickenbackers have been bought either directly from forumites there, or with their - sometimes unbelievable - assistance. Once you register, there's a 'Rickenbackers Wanted' section on there and people will keep an eye out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Many thanks for all that. I'll register on there today and see how things go. There must be one out there.......!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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