Cosmo Valdemar Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 5 minutes ago, Maude said: This topic has made my mind up what bass I'm taking to rehearsal tonight. I LOVE this bass. Please share it more often 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 https://www.rosetti.co.uk/rickenbacker-4005v-bass-fireglo This price isnt... serious is it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 16 minutes ago, Stag said: https://www.rosetti.co.uk/rickenbacker-4005v-bass-fireglo This price isnt... serious is it?? Possibly, the pointy one is not cheap https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/210125366336025--rickenbacker-4005xc-90th-anniversary-limited-edition-short-scal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 49 minutes ago, ezbass said: Possibly, the pointy one is not cheap https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/210125366336025--rickenbacker-4005xc-90th-anniversary-limited-edition-short-scal Ah yeah, the pointy one is a very limited run for the 90th anniversary of Ric - hence the "boutique" price. Allegedly the new (long scale) 4005V is supposed to slot in as a standard offering... it cannot be standard at that price lol Also goes totally against what ive heard dealers in the US taking preorders around the $4K mark - would actually be cheaper to buy a flight to Santa Ana, pick it up from the factory and take it home at that price! 👨✈️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowad Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Stag said: Ah yeah, the pointy one is a very limited run for the 90th anniversary of Ric - hence the "boutique" price. Allegedly the new (long scale) 4005V is supposed to slot in as a standard offering... it cannot be standard at that price lol Also goes totally against what ive heard dealers in the US taking preorders around the $4K mark - would actually be cheaper to buy a flight to Santa Ana, pick it up from the factory and take it home at that price! 👨✈️ A scout of reverb was showing one of these at $4180 (or so) preorder in the us. Not that I was looking. 👀 Edited March 10 by Kowad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 2 hours ago, Stag said: https://www.rosetti.co.uk/rickenbacker-4005v-bass-fireglo This price isnt... serious is it?? Rosetti are the UK distributor for Ric. This will be full tilt recommend retail. But if they’re above £5k I absolutely can’t go for that 🤦🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 BUT THEY'RE SO BEAUTIFUL 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 A dealer here ive used before thought based on the RRP hes been quoted by the distributor that the UK price will be £5999/£6299, so this isnt far off the mark. But at that price I am most definitely OUT. Its a crazy price for what they are intending to be a standard offering in the model list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 They'd make an absolute killing if they could price properly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, Stag said: But at that price I am most definitely OUT. Its a crazy price for what they are intending to be a standard offering in the model list. Totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 As an aside, this is surely the first bass with both a '5' and a 'V' in its model number that is not a five string 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 5 hours ago, Schnozzalee said: They'd make an absolute killing if they could price properly. Yes but then they wouldn't be able to keep up with the demand (I expect). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 They don’t want any ric-raff playing them! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 £3999 would be it for me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 15/03/2024 at 17:27, miles'tone said: Yes but then they wouldn't be able to keep up with the demand (I expect). Even if they could, they wouldn't; they like to control supply. And I'm pretty sure every Rick that leaves the factory is already paid for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Just had a quick look round at how prices vary for these. Some dealers price them around the £5.5k mark whereas some other well known dealers want £7k. I'd like to think they are this price so they have lots of room to discount even at around the £5.5k mark I'd be interested to see how much they go for at Bass Direct or Thomann if they stock it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 I’ve resigned myself to the fact I won’t be getting one. Id love one. I think even as much as £3500 I’d go for it. but £5k is a big fat no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 Hahah, just noticed I’ve knocked £499 off my original “I’m getting one” ah well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarlscharisma Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 (edited) £5.5k for it with one retailer in UK. Wow. I'm pretty sure on the 'other' bass channel the street price is around $4200 usd and in Canada $5000. I know the £ is weak but even so the pricing makes no sense. I guess we'll have to wait for when they actually drop. Rossetti has the price at £7k 🤣 Edited May 2 by Sarlscharisma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowad Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Regrettably, I like both of my kidneys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 I'm so out of touch with prices these days. Why on earth would anyone pay this kind of money for a production line bass? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarlscharisma Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 A beautiful bass and the sound of the Stone Roses but who would dare take one of them to a gig down the 'local'? What is the point of buying it unless you're a collector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 1 hour ago, Sarlscharisma said: A beautiful bass and the sound of the Stone Roses but who would dare take one of them to a gig down the 'local'? What is the point of buying it unless you're a collector. I have a luthier built 4005 (in my avatar) which is identical to a genuine one, even genuine RIC parts, so to the local scrote is the real thing. It's my regular gig bass at upmarket and rough as rats venues. Why wouldn't you take a decent bass to a gig? Just look after it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 There's loads for sale in UK, not shifting. Just seen the first price drop to below £4k. Still overpriced IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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