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OK, so there was one other bass built alongside of Geddy's new beastie, another one and only.

Here are the details of my new 4003 SPC MID:
- Vintage Toaster, 1/2" away from neck
- Horseshoe bridge pickup
- 2 Volume knobs / mono
- Full-width mica fret inlays
- New extra sparkly Midnight Blue ...

doctorwho wrote: Tue Apr 28, 2026 3:00 am Sweet!

For those who may not be aware of it, I sold the RM 3261 in my Fireglos picture to Getty!

Thanks! Also SO cool that Geddy now owns your 3261!

jps wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2026 10:55 pm

OK, so there was one other bass built alongside of Geddy's new beastie, another one and only.

Here are the details of my new 4003 SPC MID:
- Vintage Toaster, 1/2" away from neck
- Horseshoe bridge pickup
- 2 Volume knobs / mono
- Full-width mica fret inlays
- New extra sparkly Midnight Blue ...

Hey Everyone -
Here's a new article just posted in No Treble with the deets on Geddy's new bass:
https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04/2 ... hs-return/

Thanks, Chris!

The bridge is a Starz Guitars bridge. Story is that this bass was given by Geddy Lee to his keyboard tech. As well as the bridge it is modded for through-body stringing. I did try it with the stock bridge but I prefer the action with the Starz.


Thanks for sharing! Your bass has ...

jps wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:10 pm

Thanks Jeff!

rickenbrother wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 2:25 pm Nice work again, Chris.

Thanks Joey!

Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/shh7bjMjiLY

My 10-piece party band, including a Chicago-style horn section, retired December 27, 2025. I had just gotten my 4002 when I was asked to join the band as their first bass player 33 years ago. Changes in bands, changes in careers, two failed marriages, a leave of absence of some years to raise my ...

Excellent video, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Love my ‘81 4002. Pity they don’t offer the pups and pick guard styling today, even on a more standard finish 4003 platform.


Thanks for your kind comments, Filthyphil! Yep, there was far more backstory behind this bass than I ever imagined before I ...

teeder wrote: Fri Dec 19, 2025 4:10 pm Just watched! That was fun and now I want one!

Was fortunate to play Jeff Thomas' 4002 way back during "RIO" and it had a wonderful neck profile.

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, teeder! Thanks for watching, and I appreciate your kind comments!
Chris

Thank you for your kind comments, scott_s! I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

Chris

rickinroma wrote: Sun Jun 15, 2025 4:38 am it works perfectly

Thank you for your kind comment, rickinroma!

Chris

TI JF344 Flats on all of my Ric basses - 4005V, 4005XC & 4003.

They are the Best investment you can make - killer tone and feel, and they last forever.