Were any 4003SFL ever made?

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Were any 4003SFL ever made?

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Or just 4003FL?
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I found this S5 in the register, but unless it was radically modified, I have my doubts it was RIC factory built.

https://www.rickresource.com/register/v ... lebrity%3D

MAYBE _4003S5.jpg
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rickenbrother wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2023 1:56 pm I found this S5 in the register, but unless it was radically modified, I have my doubts it was RIC factory built.

https://www.rickresource.com/register/v ... lebrity%3D


MAYBE _4003S5.jpg
Looks like one of dem TalkBass specials; certainly not made at RIC.
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You'll find a photo of one in my book (page 75 of the first edition, page 77 of the second edition), along with fretless examples of several different models.
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jps wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2023 6:22 pm
rickenbrother wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2023 1:56 pm I found this S5 in the register, but unless it was radically modified, I have my doubts it was RIC factory built.

https://www.rickresource.com/register/v ... lebrity%3D
Looks like one of dem TalkBass specials; certainly not made at RIC.
Then it shouldn't be in the register.
The JETGLO finish name should be officially changed to JETGLO ROCKS! :-)
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bassduke49 wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:56 pm You'll find a photo of one in my book (page 75 of the first edition, page 77 of the second edition), along with fretless examples of several different models.
Gary's (doctorwho)?
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Hey, Joey! No, that one belongs (or belonged maybe) to Bill Henshell. Gary's is the fretless set-neck 4000, also in the book.
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bassduke49 wrote: Sun Aug 06, 2023 12:47 pm Hey, Joey! No, that one belongs (or belonged maybe) to Bill Henshell. Gary's is the fretless set-neck 4000, also in the book.
Oh right, II forgot about Bill's. I need to get the book out.
Gary had so many stolen that I forget which ones he said were recovered.
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bassduke49 wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:56 pm You'll find a photo of one in my book (page 75 of the first edition, page 77 of the second edition), along with fretless examples of several different models.
I KNEW IT when I read his post, I was certain that there is one in the book! Thanks Bassduke, for the comment AND the book! I'm STILL enjoying mine!
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Thanks, folks. It's hard to believe it has been ten years since the first edition came out - six years since the second! :shock:
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FYI, I still have my 4001S/FL. Just played it on an album for a friend of mine which should be out soon.
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