New Ric!!!!!!!!

bassplyr4001 · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 2:19 pm Post subject: New Ric!!!!!!!!

I finally done it!!!!

Threw caution to the wind and bought a brand new 4003MG!

The neck is a little wider than my 82 4003S, but it still plays soooo nice.
The pickups are a lot hotter, and the body is slightly different, than the S model.

But it's still a very cool bass

Bass411 · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 4:21 pm Post subject:

Sounds like a sweet bass Exclamation

All Rickenbackers are awesome Exclamation

And they all sound awesome also Exclamation

How much money was it and where did ya get it, because id like to check it out Exclamation

Thanx

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CaptainSaveAHo · Bear Cub Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 647

Yeah, it does sound sweet! You didn't have to sell off any gear so it would have a spot, did you Very Happy

? Don't set it down anywhere, 411 sounds interested Razz

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Bass411 · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 5:53 pm Post subject:

Yes I am

Just kidding Wink

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bassplyr4001 · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 7:44 pm Post subject:

how do you post a pic on here????? lol[/img]

Rufio · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 12:24 pm Post subject:

You need a picture hosting service probably, 'cause you need a link.
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bassplyr4001 · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 3:26 pm Post subject:

oh well...... no pics of the Rics for now

Bass411 · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 3:29 pm Post subject:

Thats all right, I may have an idea of what it looks like Idea

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Crom Mac Basho · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 4:30 pm Post subject:

Congrats on the new Ric! They have the best body shape of all the classics!

bassplyr4001 · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 5:43 pm Post subject:

I agree with you Crom.....

I have loved them since the 70's, this makes 3 of them Very Happy

Sold the first back in the 80's (stupid move!!!) and still have the second
And now the third Cool

everyone should get one, they're the coolest bass out there. that doesn't look like it should be a piece of furniture

Doctor J · Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 4:43 am Post subject:

Welcome to the club Very Happy

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Rd_Artist · Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 10:08 am Post subject:

I used to have a Hondo II rick copy back in the ealy 80's, I loved that Bass it was even stereo wired like a real Ric, unfortunately it was stolen,but when I recieved the insurance check I went and bought a brand new Gibson Rd Artist with active electronics, I have had that bass for 21 years and I still love it.
I was playing a couple of the new Rics at a local music store and they just didn't bring back the magic of that humble copy did from so many years ago. Sad

bassplyr4001 · Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 3:16 pm Post subject:

I took my '82 4003S model to the local GC to try out some preamps. Couldn't believe all the looks and comments about my bass and the 'sound', it has the good old Ricky growl!!!!!

I like my new 4003MG, but my favorite is still the '82 4003S AzureGlo. It play just as good, if not better than my old '77 4001BG

nimrodstu · Newbie Alert Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 2

hey i am looking to buy a ric bass, i have seen an 81 and 93 for sale or do you think i should buy a new one, i was thinking of a 4003.

Rickenbrother · Not So Newbie Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 6 Location: USA

My first post here!!

I recently purchased a new '06 4003FL. It's an awesome bass. It has alot of great growly mwah to it. I find the neck very comfortable, not too different from my 4001 basses. The vintage / modern circuit is a great addition to these awesome basses. Smile

nimrodstu, I would suggest you buy a new 4003. You will get a new bass with a warranty, walnut head wings and the vintage / modern tone circuit. You might pay the same amount of money or more for a used one.
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