Pookus Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 I bought my Ric for £275 in 1984. I will NEVER sell it but need some idea of how much I should insure it for as I have no idea. Its pretty much 100% original apart from the Seymour Duncan bridge p/up - though I still have the original. Thanks. Quote
GreeneKing Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 Bad news I'm afraid, with the Seymour Duncan the devaluing is immense. I'll give you £20 for the bass and take the original pup off your hands for a fiver. Can't be fairer than that. In seriousness. I'd say over 2K, definately, and pics would be nice. Quote
silverfoxnik Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='440781' date='Mar 21 2009, 12:15 AM']Bad news I'm afraid, with the Seymour Duncan the devaluing is immense. I'll give you £20 for the bass and take the original pup off your hands for a fiver. Can't be fairer than that. In seriousness. I'd say over 2K, definately, and pics would be nice.[/quote] Wow - that much! And yes, pics would be nice... Quote
Pookus Posted March 21, 2009 Author Posted March 21, 2009 (edited) [quote name='GreeneKing' post='440781' date='Mar 21 2009, 12:15 AM']Bad news I'm afraid, with the Seymour Duncan the devaluing is immense. I'll give you £20 for the bass and take the original pup off your hands for a fiver. Can't be fairer than that. In seriousness. I'd say over 2K, definately, and pics would be nice.[/quote] Great! £25 all in should keep the insurance costs down. (I'll post up some pics sooooon..) Edited March 21, 2009 by Pookus Quote
Happy Jack Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 £2000 is right for insurance purposes, and I know you have no intention of selling, but don't forget that you could replace it if you had to for nearer £1500. See the thread on Vintage & Rare Guitars (the shop). Unless you have an 'Agreed Value' clause in your insurance policy, then loss or destruction of your baby would not produce a cheque for £2000, but for the actual replacement cost. Quote
spongebob Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 Like most guitars, keeping the Ric original is the key. Any mod will affect the value for sure. With the early 70's 4001s especially - you want to do more research on the variants.....and maybe change the pup back as well! Quote
Pookus Posted March 21, 2009 Author Posted March 21, 2009 [quote name='Stag' post='440912' date='Mar 21 2009, 09:51 AM']I am looking forward to seeing this...[/quote] [attachment=22445:DSC03346.JPG] [attachment=22444:DSC03345.JPG] Quote
4000 Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 Niiiiiiiiice. With the full width transitional inlays it has (not quite as collectable as the crushed pearl but close) I'd probably expect over £2k these days, depending on condition. New 4003s are going for £1600! Quote
GreeneKing Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 (edited) Thank you that is a real beaut. £30? Seriously, all original I seriously reckon over £2k would be a realistic selling price. Edited March 21, 2009 by GreeneKing Quote
Skybone Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 OK, so I'm really kicking myself now... I missed out on one in around '88 from a shop near us, they were asking £350 for it, but it had major buckle rash on the back (ie, most of the back!). Only took me over 20 years before I finally took the plunge and got a newer 4003, and ever since wondering why it took me so flaming long! Quote
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