Mission, should I choose to accept it....

4003 · Post by **4003** » Mon May 22, 2006 1:59 pm

I have an opportunity to get this bass. Can anyone give me an approx. date based on these photos? No jack plate exists. Photos do not show it, but neck is twisted badly and fretboard is separating from neck.

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon May 22, 2006 2:03 pm

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Mon May 22, 2006 2:09 pm

When did they change the pickguard? Early 70's?

henny · Post by **henny** » Mon May 22, 2006 2:09 pm

He's right!

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Mon May 22, 2006 2:10 pm

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon May 22, 2006 2:12 pm

Could be early 68.

I base this on the caps and tuners.

Anyone else???

4003 · Post by **4003** » Mon May 22, 2006 2:18 pm

Wow you guys are fast and good! I have never owned a "vintage" Ric before but I have learned that the caps, tuners, pickup spacing, inlays, etc. can ID a year or set of years. So, I guess I took the proper photos.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Mon May 22, 2006 2:18 pm

If the pickguard is real, its at least pre-'73.
I assume it has a horseshoe??

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon May 22, 2006 2:21 pm

Bob, a nice project bass.

If you pass on it, please let me know.

If you don't mind me asking, what is the seller looking for it?

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Mon May 22, 2006 2:22 pm

For reference, Jeff Rath's September '68 4001: http://www.3dentourage.com/425/68-ric-2.htm

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Mon May 22, 2006 2:24 pm

Buy it!!

Pickguard looks real.

I think Dave is right...67 or '68
YIKES.....and you KNOW there are more of these out there....

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Mon May 22, 2006 2:29 pm

That looks a lot like my old 1968 4001 ...

http://www.3dentourage.com/425/68-ric-2.htm

wints · Post by **wints** » Mon May 22, 2006 2:38 pm

I would say an early 68, not a 67. The fireglo is getting darker like my Dec 68 not the more lighter 67 type like Ken had with his 4001S.

Pot codes (if original) should nail it down.

loendmaestro · Post by **loendmaestro** » Mon May 22, 2006 2:44 pm

Nice! A worthy resto candidate!

4003 · Post by **4003** » Mon May 22, 2006 2:50 pm

The bass in not currently in my possession. I found it rummaging around the back storage room of a local music shop. The shop owner believes from memory that the bass used to belong to the local high school many years ago and he remembers trading a P-bass for it in the late 70's. He forgot it was even back there. What you see in the photos is all there is - no bridge pickup. I have not talked money with him yet but I know he will not let it go too cheap. He is so tight, he squeaks when he walks!