RICs in Bas-tin

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 9:42 pm

Will be in Boston mid July, any great shops around the city?

hieronymous · Post by **hieronymous** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 9:55 pm

Cambridge Music has some good stuff sometimes - there used to be one near Berklee, but now there's only the one near Central Square in Cambridge. Actually, that's where I picked up my '76 4001...

You could also check out Rock City Guitars in Somerville.

Those were always my two favorite stores. And don't be put off by the fact that neither one is "in" Boston - they're both easily accessible by public transportation (the "T")...

Oh, and I should also point out that above Cambridge Music is where John and Jim Mouradian work their magic, which includes being Rickenbacker experts!

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:28 am

I live near Boston, my last several Ric purchases have been online if that tells you anything. I've never been to either of the places Harry mentioned.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:46 am

Thanks guys!

rob · Post by **rob** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 9:53 am

You live near Boston, Bob? I thought you live in Peru?

rickwatt · Post by **rickwatt** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:10 pm

You may want to pop yer head in Guitar Center if you can put up with the goofy sales people with the"backstage pass" nametags. Be sure to check out the Rickenfaker 325 there trying to pass off as original for $850.00! Their tag prices are usually way off but somtimes you find a score. Their lack of knowlege can be your gain.
One on Commonwelth ave. in Boston, and one in Natick outside of Boston.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:13 pm

I live in both places but have been here for over a year now.

The GC on Com. Ave used to be a great place for Rics, they still have (last time I was there anyway) many nice overpriced other vintage basses. I bought my Seagreen and a 78 Azureglo 4001 there the same day in 2001.

blueflamerick · Post by **blueflamerick** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 1:16 pm

I got my white 2030 from the GC on Comm ave for $250 during a 4th of July sale. It was listed as the Rickenbacker Gumby model.

Don't bother with Daddy's Junky Music on Mass ave, across the street from Berklee College of Music. Their name describes exactly what they have. Try Mr. Music on Harvard ave in Allston. http://www.coolguitars.com/

rickwatt · Post by **rickwatt** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:00 pm

Mr. Music! forgot about that one.I was there a few weeks ago and they had 3 newer 4003's and 1 80's 4003. Good place-

green_us90 · Post by **green_us90** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:11 pm

I bought my '75 4001 from Daddy's Junky Music in Nashua NH but I agree with Erik, the name says it all.
Also as a walk in (I remember the date- Nov. 4, 1997) I bought my '97 4003 FG, # V0 5106. Yes, they used to be good Rick dealers but I recently saw an Antigua '78 Jazz Bass going for $1600. Yikes.

hieronymous · Post by **hieronymous** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:59 am

I forgot about Mr. Music! I kinda like that place! Right near Harper's Ferry. Now I'm getting nostalgic...

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 5:45 am

I got some nice Rics at Daddy's several years ago, I think all the nice ones are now on ebay however, I think Daddy's also sells them on ebay.