Newbie here hoping to soon join the Ric Ranks!!

aragorn35016 · Post by **aragorn35016** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:03 pm

Hi guys, I've been Gassing for a Ric for some time now and hope to have one soon. Im about 750.00 into my Ric fund and while Im saving Im trying to learn as much about Ric history as possible and this place was recommended by a guy at the dude pit. Im glad I was told about this place cause im learning a ton! There are no Ric dealers in this area so Im just having to go on opinions and what I hear on recordings. Im hoping to find a good used one on ebay or on one of these forums as soon as I get up a little more cash. Anyway I just wanted to chime in and say that what Ive read here has been a great help.

John

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:16 pm

Welcome to the forum John.
You certainly come to the right place.
Another $300 will get you a brand spankin new Ric 4003.
Good luck!

fran4001 · Post by **fran4001** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:30 pm

Not to mention, you'll certainly get the best advice here concerning any purchase! Very few, if any Rick basses escape our attention, be it on Ebay or Craigslist, H. Central, etc. Welcome, and good luck!

aragorn35016 · Post by **aragorn35016** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:40 pm

300 more will get me a new Ric? If you don't mind could you direct me to where? Musicians Friend is my only means of finding a new one and they quoted me 1299.

Thanks

John

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:50 pm

Check some places like North Coast Music or Rhoads Music online.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:18 pm

Also, if you wait a bit, RIC is changing the 4003 neck profile to the thinner 4001 style. With the newest 2006 models, you'll get walnut headwings, the vintage tone circuit, and soon the new (old/retro) neck profile. Keep saving and get one of these.

Oh, and they are planning a limited 75th anniversary color run - color not yet specified.

Welcome aboard.

hieronymous · Post by **hieronymous** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:52 pm

Welcome aboard John - glad you made it! Good luck in your quest!

aragorn35016 · Post by **aragorn35016** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:06 pm

Thanks for the replies guys! I checked the recommended sites and its closer to 500 dollars instead of 300 that I like before I can buy a new one. That and on top of from what I hear there is a 10 to 18 month lead time on production so I dont know if I can hold out that long. The desire to get a Ric is consuming me!!!! I find myself grabing penny's quarters, what ever money no matter how small and adding it to my stash!!

zoomduck · Post by **zoomduck** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:34 pm

craigslist San Francisco 4001 for $900 obo

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:41 pm

John, did you see the one I posted there from Ebay? Needed some work...
Stay strong, sometimes you see them pop up on Ebay for about a grand..

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:42 pm

John, I would hold out for a new Rick. The Walnut wings and the new profile are definitley worth the wait.

While you may not have all the money now, I would put one on order now. You'll be able to save up and more by the time it comes, and I'd say that the new neck profile will be worth the wait.

dminer · Post by **dminer** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:58 pm

I saw an 80's JG4003 with the 2 pc guard on ebay yesterday with a BIN of $875...I think it's already gone. You could be closer to your goal than you think, and there are good deals to be found if you keep a sharp eye out and your finger on the trigger....But, it might be worth the wait for the new necked 4003 with the wings, vintage selector ect... Thanks for joining us here...it's a pretty civil group....dm

jmh · Post by **jmh** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:59 pm

John, I bought mine on Ebay, an '02 4003 that looked brand new, hardly played. I've hardly played it, and recently had to spend almost $600 to fix the neck problems (that I didn't cause) and to put the finish back on. It's been almost 4 months since repairs began. I could have had a new one with a long warranty for what I've spent already. If you buy used, don't buy from a stranger. It may cost you more than you'd expect.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 5:05 pm

David, that was the one I was referring to....needed some work. It was all I could do not to hit the BIN Myself.

loendmaestro · Post by **loendmaestro** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 5:48 pm

Welcome! And don't smash your piggy bank when you finally get your first Rick, because you'll want to start filling it up again immediately to get your next one!

My name is Chris & I'm a Rick-o-holic.

I stopped at three...many here have it worse than me!