Online Ric dealers

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:57 pm

Anyone know of an online store that'll let me pay for a Rick by the month? I want my Nana to bring me a Jetglo 4003 from the states when she moves here in January. I'd be paying her for it, and using her credit card to get it. I might settle for Midnight Blue, but I prefer just plain black.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:56 pm

There are a lot of them that take credit cards...and I think POTR just got a Midnight Blue in.

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 11:02 pm

I mean something like a pay monthly kinda thing, but I still keep the bass.

cwk · Post by **cwk** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:19 am

ROFL...Yeah, some cats in nigera have the same question on alt.savetherickenchildren.nedflanders.free
but ya know how hard they are to find and give to.
If I see anything I'll pass it on.
Bill

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:49 am

www.alphamusicva.com
toll free 877-486-2001
they do financing through Amercian General.

lshaia · Post by **lshaia** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:40 am

Musician's Friend and Music 123 have installment plans, but you'll need to apply for their in-store card. AMS (American Musical Suppy) has a deal where they charge your credit card in up to five monthly installments. It looks like Sam Ash has both types of plans.

ric620 · Post by **ric620** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 4:07 am

I got my 4003 from AMS using the 5 equal CC payments plan.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:48 am

there you go!

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:08 am

I'm sure Chris Clayton or Mike Parks allow layaway.

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 1:03 pm

Mike does. 10% down will reserve any model he's got on order. That's how I ordered my C64FG through him. Plus, he's a very nice guy to deal with. I bought my Monty Brown 4003 from him, making payments until the bass came in. I've almost got that C64 paid for now. He's also in NC where I live, which makes it even easier for me.

ric620 · Post by **ric620** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 1:32 pm

I bought my 620 from Chris Clayton at pickofthericks.com

$200 down and I paid on it as I had the dough.

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 1:37 pm

I might go with AMS. If I can talk my Nana into it, I'll be getting the bass in January when she gets down here. I'll have to wait a couple more days. I asked her and she said ask later. We'll see.

Wish me luck! A 4003 would be great. It'll be nice not having the string tension worry in the back of my head all the time.

sabbath_of_bass · Post by **sabbath_of_bass** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 4:27 pm

A new 4003? I played a few up at a local guitar shop... Didnt like them. Neck was to think. Plus the set up was probly way off. I dont even recall now. I want to visit it the next time I visit the record store (they are right next to each other). I like the 4001's alot better. Just me. And If you set it up right and use the right strings you shouldnt have to worry about the neck tension. I mean Chips had his for what.. 30 something years and the necks perfect... And what about all the cats on here. Doesnt seem like much of a problem to me. But then again... You guys are the experts.

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 4:34 pm

I'm not a flats player.. I play rounds. I always have a little voice in the back of my head saying "Your bass could break because of these strings!" I don't like that.. plus I want a new bass.. and it's gotta be a Rick. I love the sound and shape, but I want to use rounds and not worry. A 4003 is my best bet.

sabbath_of_bass · Post by **sabbath_of_bass** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 4:40 pm

As far as I know Chips has always had rounds on it. Im not sure what kind of strings he use tho. I really like the strings tho. They feel nice and they are lights. I play mainly light strings. I like the feel and sound better.