First post: NBD!

[SBAudio]

Well.. finally managed to snag a 4003 for a reasonable price. I feel like the 2nd hand market priced have finally begun to reach the bottom in the UK and I couldn't let another one slip through my fingers!

 

I believe it's a 4003CB in Autumnglo, 2022. Best bass I've ever had the privilege of playing, no less owning. Super happy.

 

Couldn't help but to also post it with a pic of my other modified Squier Classic Vibe 60's Mustang (DIY refinish from cream poly, and white pickguard) since it's my first post here.

 

Cheers!

[Cato]

Congrats on the Ric.

 

Love that refin on Mustang too.

[bigthumb]

Was that the Bass Direct one? 
 

Absolutely beautiful!

[SBAudio]

1 hour ago, Cato said:

Congrats on the Ric.

 

Love that refin on Mustang too.

 

Thank you! x2

 

With the mustang it was a gamble with what could have been under the poly finish, but I was quite lucky! The darker area on the left side is just the natural colouration, as is the cute little beauty spot on the right side. I daren't show the reverse side as I started there with a heat gun and putty knife and it looks battle scarred as hell 😂 but it's smooth thanks to filler.

[SBAudio]

40 minutes ago, bigthumb said:

Was that the Bass Direct one? 
 

Absolutely beautiful!

It was indeed!! The ding on the headstock looked so much worse in their photos than in person. It's immaculate! 

[Reggaebass]

Welcome SB, nice basses 

[bigthumb]

14 minutes ago, SBAudio said:

It was indeed!! The ding on the headstock looked so much worse in their photos than in person. It's immaculate! 

 

I like Rickenbacker's, I've owned a couple but that one really stood out and if I had the funds, I'd have beaten you to it! 😆

 

Enjoy! 

[Skybone]

Enjoy your new Ric!

[SBAudio]

1 hour ago, bigthumb said:

 

I like Rickenbacker's, I've owned a couple but that one really stood out and if I had the funds, I'd have beaten you to it! 😆

 

Enjoy! 

 

Thanks so much! It really does feel like a special one. I'm very lucky.

[BillyBass]

Congrats, it looks great.

 

One day, I'll treat myself to a Ric.

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

I saw that ric just a few hours too late. If I’d seen it earlier I think I’d have snagged it.

 

Out of interest does it have one or two truss rods?