Should I buy this bass? What do you guys think?

prog_rockin_metal_man · Mon May 01, 2006 12:09 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/1975-Rickenbacker-4001-Bass-Guitar-Black-with-Case_W0QQitemZ7410877330QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I want to bid on this bass...it will be my first rickenbacker(so no one who already has ricks bid on it!) what do you guys think of this bass?

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Mon May 01, 2006 1:23 pm

Looks kind of rough to me, starting bid $999.00??

You can get a brand new one for around $1100.00

I'd at least wait on a nicer one.

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon May 01, 2006 1:31 pm

What Scott said...

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon May 01, 2006 2:39 pm

Me likey

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rickenbacker-4003-Limited-Edition-Bass-Guitar-USED-nr_W0QQitemZ7410237786QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Mon May 01, 2006 3:01 pm

Matthew, there is a much nicer 4003MG in the For Sale section, for less! Buy it, I can hardly stop myself!!

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Mon May 01, 2006 3:02 pm

There are a bazillion '75s out there. That one is noting special and a little pricey.

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Mon May 01, 2006 3:45 pm

Dave, that GC rep Blueboy has the Hipshot bridge, did you notice? Missing two knobs: you'd think a GC would have a baggie pack of those generic "vintage" knobs sitting on the wall. Hello?

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Mon May 01, 2006 5:10 pm

too high...

woodsgirl · Post by **woodsgirl** » Mon May 01, 2006 5:36 pm

I watched ebay for a long time before I bought my 1980 4001mg. They go for around 900-950. Jetglow could be a little more, but I don't think so! Check all the closed auctions for an idea of how they are selling( like we don't?) and don't buy one with damage like that one!

woodsgirl · Post by **woodsgirl** » Mon May 01, 2006 5:40 pm

Dave- how can the year be unknown? That isn't even a Ric serial number....................

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Tue May 02, 2006 2:05 am

Kaia.. The serial # is correct. However, it is missing the first two digits. I bet you that it is from 2004. It cannot be brand new. It does not have the green tint that so many had from last year.

Paul, I did see that.. GO GUITAR CENTER...

woodsgirl · Post by **woodsgirl** » Tue May 02, 2006 3:38 am

Aren't there two letters on the jack? I would think they would give them, so you could decode the SN. Sheesh, are the serials that high now?

12stringbassist · Post by **12stringbassist** » Tue May 02, 2006 4:14 am

My Blue Boy 4003 is dated August 2002.
The serial # is 32204 on the jackplate and 0232204 on the warranty sticker and slip.

If that helps.

ricosound · Post by **ricosound** » Tue May 02, 2006 4:29 am

I called the Phoenix GC on this and their not budging on the BIN price. The bridge, knobs, pickguard are all replacement, but not objectionable in my book. It's been up for auction 4 times with no bids. It has been the subject of discussion in the "BB opinions" thread. I like it, but only for the collector value. It would have to be a 2004 unless it came here via Japan.

12stringbassist · Post by **12stringbassist** » Tue May 02, 2006 5:07 am

Wes,
The serial # is exactly 1000 less than mine and mine is dated August 2002.