Stacker Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 (edited) This one's still around, guys. No trades, thanx. Blurb is as before:- Reluctant yet necessary sale of this rarely seen bass.It has picked up a few scratches over the decades but it was worn well. Here's how it goes:- Wavy Grover keys Non-full-width inlays Cheq binding Toaster front pup Rear pup has adjustable pole-pieces Original black RIC case Bit of buckle-rash and a few scratches, given its age 4mm tail-lift All original bar one pickguard screw No neck/rod issues whatsoever The backs of the wavy Grovers are secure and not prone to popping off. There is a split from the bottom of the toaster down to the edge of the scratchplate; this is not uncommon on Ricks from that era. Strung with .040-.095 Warwick Reds since I've had her. Instrument dates to May 1973. Comes with original black RIC case. More pix available on request.Would prefer local pick-up and that buyer arranges own courier service and appropriate insurance. May also meet halfway, within reason. Failing that, actual freight will be arranged after auction end and must include insurance. Would prefer cash/cheque/bank draft/bank transfer. Asking £1600-ish on this site. Any Qs, fire away. Edited May 1, 2010 by Stacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Last of the checkerboard binding years Could do with some pics to show how nice this looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacker Posted May 1, 2010 Author Share Posted May 1, 2010 [quote name='molan' post='824684' date='May 1 2010, 11:17 AM']Last of the checkerboard binding years Could do with some pics to show how nice this looks [/quote] Ok, here's one up; PM me if you are interested and I'll supply more pix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 ric novice! whats the diff between a 4001 and a 4003? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacker Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 [quote name='phsycoandy' post='825172' date='May 1 2010, 09:31 PM']ric novice! whats the diff between a 4001 and a 4003?[/quote] Truss-rod system still twin but more contemporary on the 4003; you also don't have to 'shift' the neck manually ona 4003 before you tweak the rods like you have to do on a 4001. Diff pups on the 4001: the fron toaster on this one is, to me, a lot warmer than the Hi-Gain. The toaster makes the the old 4001 sound, really. My bass has the rare adjustable pole-pieces on the rear pup and for thos of you who know about weak Es and Gs on Ricks, you'll know how beneficial this is. Cheq binding, wavy Grovers. That's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacker Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 I would consider a [i]sensible[/i] offer on this if interested parties can't make the asking price. No, trades on this one, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacker Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 That said, I may do straight swop on a 4003 75th Anniversary. If I can then hide it from the missus as the coin from this 4001 is meant to be going back into the savings!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 sexy. I wish my Ric was FG but you cant have everything. Lovely piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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