Nice neck, nice bass

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 8:44 pm

If I was looking for a 4003, this would take my fancy...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7333411925&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:25 am

Same here, but that new-style pickguard would have to go, and also I would have the headstock re-shaped. Sorry, but I really do find the current 4003 headstock unpleasant to look at.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:50 am

I think it's the picture, maybe the shadow, the headstocks don't look ungainly like that in person.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:56 am

I love the current headstock ... it is like the 60's headstocks ... the shortened headstocks always looked dwarfish to me ... and I love the current pickguard ... it is very well shaped ... I have 2 2001 4003 basses ... I like them both ...

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 8:01 am

I agree with Jeff ,the current shape of the whole 4003 is a blast from the past sorta how they are supposed to look,77 4001 looks funny next to a new 4003.

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 9:45 am

Nice maple on that neck!

I'm a sucker for curly blondes!

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 10:23 am

I likes 'em all.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:55 pm

Notice the Emperor is high bidder on that one too. Does he think he can re-sell that one at an exorbitant profit or something?

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 2:33 pm

Kevin,

Will this do?

wints · Post by **wints** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 2:50 pm

The "E" would like to drop a horseshoe in, stick a reissue toaster and vintage TRC on it and before you know, it will be back up for sale for close to $500 more than what he paid for it.
The usual stuff....

Some he wins, but he's had to suck this up twice now...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7331729349

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 2:55 pm

I like the vintage headstock better than the shorter ones too. As far as the blonde goes,.... oh yeah!

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:31 pm

He is just asking too much for that one, Wints. I think he could move it if he came down about $200, but that would kill his profit margin. And Jeff, Nice call.

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:38 pm

Jeff how much is that one??

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:44 pm

I'll give her your number Ken!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:53 pm

Oooohhh.... there's plenty of comments that could be made, Jeff. I think it would be prudent of me to simply say 'Crikey!!!'.

BTW, I'm having a bit of trouble finding 'Rickenbacker' anywhere on the body or headstock.