My first & only FL Ric, any ideas..?

[bob_atherton]

Just when I though I had done buying Rics I think I could be an important one short of collection. I really need a FL bass.

This used to be covered by my Ibanez FL and my Washburn AB20 semi that gave a very good woody string bass sound. As the only bass guitars I own have the name Rickenbacker on them I guess it would make sense to follow suit.

I need a bass that has a good woody, almost Warwick meets vintage Fender P sort of tone. I will use it with flats and for my jazz gigs.

I only own 4001’s and think that a FL one of these might not fit the bill. I am a bit lost for first hand knowledge outside of the 4001. Any suggestions?

[thx1955]

Bob,
I got to try a 4001-FL at the SoCalCon and was very impressed withthe sound, it may be able to get to the tonal quality you're seeking.

Bass Northwest has had two Ric FL's for a while now, a Burgandy and Maple, not sure if they still do.

http://www.bassnw.com/Used%20Basses/rickenbacker_1980_4001FL_burgundyglo_TG3079.htm

[bob_atherton]

Thanks Jim,

Good to see the 1980- Burg with dot markers at each fret point down the fingerboard (I am not too good at fretless) When did they change to just dots at 3rd, 5th, 7th etc?

[jps]

Bob,

You have e-mail on it's way with a song I recorded with my 4003FL.

[wints]

They are great Bob. I found a C/B FG 73 for sale in Brighton a couple of years ago that was in incredible condition.

I play it more than any other bass at present.

Not many in the UK for sure....