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Know one ever really knows whats coming from RIC. As far as the "special editions" aka "one off's", they usually just toss them out there on facebook or drop them in their boutique for sale. Occasionally, a dealer will get with RIC and order a small inventory of basses. Usually ...

On the topic of 5ers... I have no interest in a low B. But as a Peter Hook fan (I know that he had a 6er), I'm wondering if could you just do a high B on a 5er instead?

Could you string any 5er in that way or would you need a new nut?

Reminds me of the color of my first bike back in the early 70s.

Kinda dig it.

Love it. This Noir and the Mirror Pearl Jetglo are my faves... Oh and the Walnut... And the...

Here's a 2015 4003 to add...

1st - 11.7
3rd - 12.1
12th - 13.5

Was interested in how this compares to my 1986 Ibanez RB760:

1st - 10.6
3rd - 11.2
12th - 13.7

T28 wrote:I could not find any pricing

Just got a quote... $30 + shipping.

Has any board member swapped out the treble pickup ring with something a bit "flatter"? I play with a pick and am finding that the stock ring (sans cover) is getting in the way and my hand position is not as comfortable as it is on my Ibanez and I'd like to give myself some more strumming ...

stevebasshead wrote: /thread derail...

... and connecting it back...

From the listing:

Only reason I'm selling to to buy some things for my car if it doesn't sell I will end up keeping it, its a great Bass minus the looks

Maybe the car is missing a few windows?

Looks like someone was extremely ****** at the owner and took it out on their 4003... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rickenbacker-4003-Electric-Bass-Guitar-/161882155895?hash=item25b0edab77:g:-74AAOSw5ZBWP5QQ Damn, that would take a lot of work to restore... I'm guessing for the amount of restoration neede...

... Regarding brass vs. aluminum, I would have thought the brass would enhance sustain better, any feedback on that from someone who's tried both? Does the chrome finish hold up on these bridges? ...tried the brass first: longer sustain, more brilliance in tone and deeper bass( somewhat hifi) more ...