The 4001 Double-Trim thing is back

henny · Post by **henny** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 10:39 am

The rather nice 4001 with the Semi-half-black trim... I've seen this bad boy before, I remember a post on it agggges ago, too. Like last year.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7360627673

I like.

david_schwab · Post by **david_schwab** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 10:50 am

Some of his "facts"

"Pickups: J-style
...
Country of origin: U.K."

:-\

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:17 am

I was just in there not more the an hour ago picking up guitar boxes,didnt even think to look in the bass room, damn.If anyone wants me to check this one out let me know???

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:20 am

That's a rare and elegant looking bass. JH said that they did experiments like that. And the starting price isn't outrageous.

frode · Post by **frode** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:38 am

Or early 80 is closer I think. Didn´t notice it was a 4001.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:55 am

Not a bad price, & it looks to be in pretty good shape.
It's truly sad that they don't have a clue about one of the oldest instrument makers in their own country. It would take all of perhaps 2 minutes on the net to research, not to mention the fact that it says "Made in USA" on the TRC!
I also can't understand why so many dealers won't get involved with RIC. The prices are very good, the quality is excellent, & their popularity seems to grow fairly steadily. How could you lose? Once a discerning buyer plays one, he/she's hooked, though not everyone likes 'em (that's just a personal problem IMO).

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 12:44 pm

Psst. don''t tell them. It was a G*tar Center that sold me my '68 4000 for $400.

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 1:41 pm

both of my guitar players work at GC and I am trying to get it shipped here ASAP.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 2:56 pm

That is laminated binding. The binding can be bought as a prepared product or done by hand from multiple pieces. I have no idea which method RIC used here. This feature is definately a curiosity. Perhaps Paul Boyer can get a few moments alone with it for his book. I am guessing that there are not many others like it.

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 3:05 pm

if i buy it i'll bring it to the MARC.

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:34 pm

Sean, Ive got a few friends there do you want me to talk to them on your behalf,its no more then 5 miles from my house.

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 1:36 am

ken, my GC guy is going to call up there today and hopefully have it sent here. if that falls thru i'll take you up on the offer. thanks!

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 10:19 am

looks like i may have it in my hands by early next week which means i'll bring it to the MARC.

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 10:31 am

Congrats Sean !!!!

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 10:59 am

Cool!