Somebody talk me out of this bass....

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:39 am

It's a Burgundy 4003FL. I've never played a fretless before, so this could be an interesting experience.

amcrory · Post by **amcrory** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:44 am

I'm not talking you out of anything Ric-related, Ron.

FWIW, a fretless Ric w/string mutes and tapewounds was one of the best upright-emulators I've ever heard 2nd only to a Rick Turner Renaissance).

-a

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:46 am

So I guess this means I can forget the upright we discussed on the Fender Forum, Andy?

wints · Post by **wints** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:05 am

The Fretless Rics are wonderful Ron. Mine wears Chromes and has a beautiful warm sound. I rarely play my fretted basses at present.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:12 am

As the Bible says: "Fret not!"

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:59 am

Ron, I wouldn't talk you out of it either. I love my '75 4001 FL. That one looks alot like mine, but that 4003 should have more volume from it's pickups than mine.

vito · Post by **vito** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:17 am

Ron,

If that's from Mike Parks, then that bass used to be mine. It's worth it. I needed some dough when I sold it a couple months back. If you're patient with it, it will reward you.

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:24 am

Thanks for the info, Mike. It's always good to know the history of a bass.

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:49 am

How come I don't see that on Mike Parks site?

green_us90 · Post by **green_us90** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:49 am

If I get another Rick is will be a fretless for sure.
Look at it this way- you won't lose your money if you decide to hang on to it for a few years.

Wints, second the motion on the Chromes. Sound great on my fretted 4003.

jps · Post by **jps** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:21 pm

Sorry Ron, I can't talk you out of it either!

"FWIW, a fretless Ric w/string mutes and tapewounds was one of the best upright-emulators I've ever heard 2nd only to a Rick Turner Renaissance)."

Interesting that I have both a 4003FL and a Rick Turner RB4FL!

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:29 pm

less is more...

Thanks to Paul

byu · Post by **byu** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:38 pm

You won't find me trying to talk you out of it either Ron.

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:56 pm

Thanks, guys. I knew I could count on you to help me out!

Paul, the bass was listed in Mike's "Incoming Ricks" section. I've learned that sometimes you need to call him up to see if something actually did arrive.

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 3:27 am

All very nice basses. But I'm a sucker for the S!