Toasted Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Back on basstalk/bassworld there was a member who spent ages putting together an all black Rickenbacker (body, scratchplate, headstock logo etc). Are they still a member? Anyone know what I'm talking about? Cheeaaars! Quote
bythesea Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Well there's [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=29599"]this[/url] one - is that it? Quote
Toasted Posted June 29, 2009 Author Posted June 29, 2009 That's not exactly the one I was talking about, but very similar indeed. What a beaut! Who owns this? Quote
bythesea Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 [quote name='Toasted' post='527790' date='Jun 29 2009, 03:13 PM']That's not exactly the one I was talking about, but very similar indeed. What a beaut! Who owns this? [/quote] Looks like the new owner didn't get a mention in the for sale thread - maybe they will put their head above the parapet now Quote
GreeneKing Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 What's with the Ric love Joe? A bit surprised You need to get your hands on my 4001CS, now there's a special Ric Quote
Toasted Posted June 29, 2009 Author Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) They're iconic looking instruments. I'd like to own one. I remember a solid red one with black hardware too - that looked great. Peter - yours is iconic looking and iconic priced aswell (with good reason). I'm looking forward to playing it in October EDIT: Your sig says you have two, one is a Chris Squier signature - what's the other? Edited June 29, 2009 by Toasted Quote
GreeneKing Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 The other is the one on eBay at the moment, a 4001 C64S, the much modified McCartney bass with a reversed headstock, smaller reshaped body, zero fret, dot markers and single mono jack. It's basically a new bass that I bought as an investment and now need to part with. Unashamed plug: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=220443316730"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=220443316730[/url] I prefer the CS if only because of the colour which is amazing. It's only a colour I know but the whole basses oozes something because of it Quote
LeftyJ Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) [quote name='bythesea' post='527786' date='Jun 29 2009, 04:09 PM']Well there's [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=29599"]this[/url] one - is that it?[/quote] That's the first time I ever saw a 4003 with a 3-ply pickguard. Looks very pretty! And if that's not black enough for you, you could always look for a 4003 Shadow or a 4003 Black Trim in Jetglo: [url="http://www.rickbeat.com/modelslibrary/4003shadow/4003shadow.htm"]http://www.rickbeat.com/modelslibrary/4003.../4003shadow.htm[/url] [url="http://www.rickbeat.com/modelslibrary/4003btjg/4003btjg.htm"]http://www.rickbeat.com/modelslibrary/4003btjg/4003btjg.htm[/url] Or even more black, the 4003S/SPC Blackstar that even had the fingerboard painted black: [url="http://www.rickbeat.com/modelslibrary/4003s-spcblackstar/4003s-spcblackstar.htm"]http://www.rickbeat.com/modelslibrary/4003...pcblackstar.htm[/url] Similarly, there also used to be a very white one, the 4003SPC Tuxedo. [url="http://www.rickbeat.com/modelslibrary/4003SPCtuxedo/4003spctuxedo.htm"]http://www.rickbeat.com/modelslibrary/4003...03spctuxedo.htm[/url] Edited June 29, 2009 by LeftyJ Quote
Bassassin Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 [quote name='Toasted' post='527830' date='Jun 29 2009, 03:43 PM']They're iconic looking instruments. I'd like to own one. I remember a solid red one with black hardware too - that looked great.[/quote] I absolutely love the red/black ones, seriously wish I could've afforded this: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=170335622798"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=170335622798[/url] That's the second time I've seen a red/black go for well under usual market value for a Rick - wonder if it's to do with the [url="http://theredrickenbacker.com/"]Legend Of The Red Rickenbacker[/url]? Jon. Quote
Marky L Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 I missed out on that black Ric posted at the start of the thread. I thought I had the deal, but alas it went to another home. I very much want want like that as it's going to be the closest I will ever get to my long term desire - The Blackstar. And to think I missed one of those a number of years back too... "Regrets.. I've had a few.." well, bloody loads actually! Quote
Clarky Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 One on eBay currently comes close [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=53157"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=53157[/url] Quote
Paul_C Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 [quote name='bythesea' post='527786' date='Jun 29 2009, 03:09 PM']Well there's [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=29599"]this[/url] one - is that it?[/quote] That one used to be mine originally, I made the "rare" scratchplate and also the thin white piece of plastic to sit under the truss rod cover (swapped over from another 4003 I owned at the time) to echo the white line from the B/W/B scratchplate. P. Quote
bassmachine2112 Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 [attachment=28047:black_ricky_002.jpg]hiho here is my 1999 4003 black is nice Quote
simon1964 Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='528569' date='Jun 30 2009, 01:01 PM']One on eBay currently comes close [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=53157"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=53157[/url][/quote] Thanks for posting that Clarky. I've been gassing for a black ric since playing KevB's at the Nottingham bash, and have just got the winning bid on this one! Just got to arrange the trip down to the South Coast to pick it up - bit of a trek, but can't wait! Quote
Clarky Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 [quote name='simon1964' post='533357' date='Jul 5 2009, 10:01 PM']Thanks for posting that Clarky. I've been gassing for a black ric since playing KevB's at the Nottingham bash, and have just got the winning bid on this one! Just got to arrange the trip down to the South Coast to pick it up - bit of a trek, but can't wait![/quote] Glad to be of service! Its an absolute beauty - and a really good price given the condition and scarcity value Quote
Adee Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 (edited) Very similar to my Ric. tried others but still go back to my Ric Your going to LOVE it ! But you've got to put a HIPSHOT bridge on her ! Edited July 5, 2009 by Adee Quote
Marky L Posted July 6, 2009 Posted July 6, 2009 Hey! Cograts on getting the winning bid Love to hear what you think about it. I was thinking about having a punt, but as ever, other resource draining options have been grabbing at my wallet! Quote
completecontrol Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 I've got a Jetglo on order as we speak. I know where to get the black scratchplate from but has anyone any ideas as to where to get the black headstock logo. Ive trawled many places an am struggling with getting a proper RIC version. Please help. Quote
Tait Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 i think you can send the original back to RIC and theyll send you a black one, im not 100% though. Quote
luckman67 Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 If you go onto the RRF forum there is a thread there,about owners wanting a black TRC. Quote
bassmachine2112 Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 hiho,to get a black one you have to return at least half of your original one to rickenbacker. I would recomend a hipshot bridge,east to fit ,makes adjustments easy and looks good as well. soundwise I think it is an improvement,makes palm muting comforable without those grub screws tearing your palms off. Quote
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