Supply and Demand.

kbhag · Post by **kbhag** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 4:31 pm

What would you want to buy NEW from Rickenbacker?

Vintage type (re-issue) instruments, especially basses are the top of the heap from what I read, and what I personally want.

I think a "Please Consider Producing This" Topic would be constructive.

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cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 4:48 pm

I prefer the new basses with modern features.

I have a Mapleglo V63. That takes care of my "vintage" fix.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:17 pm

I only play 5 string basses ... but a 5 string v68 would be cool ...

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:26 pm

I play both 4 and 5 string basses and am really pleased with current RIC production of 4 stringers. A 4004CII/5 is one of my strongest RIC desires these days. When JH is ready and able to produce them, they will come. The day they are announced, my order will be placed.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:30 pm

what would I buy new ... the new 4004 4 string basses are really nice ... I would like to get another one and 4-2-5 it ...

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:04 pm

Ted, you might be interested in this:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&item=220035349243&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3APIC&rd=1

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:05 pm

If I had the money, I'd be all over that.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:38 pm

I wonder why Brian is selling it.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:41 pm

People do things for all sorts of reasons. I myself am thinning the herd a little. No particular reason,, just feel the need.

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:44 pm

He can't get with the neck. Call him the Anti-Rath...

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:47 pm

Anti-Rath,, Hah!! Too funny!

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 7:03 pm

Wouldn't the true anti-rath play a 3 string bass?

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 7:18 pm

I've played two 4004Cii5's. If I'd picked one up in a music store and played it(ya,like THAT will ever happen)I would have put it right back. The weakness in volume of the B and G strings was just wrong. My short scale 5 string 3000 has a better B string. The construction and finish was top notch though. Too bad. Then again, while many 5 string players like the wider spacing, I do not. Jeff's right. You're better off modding a 4004.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:20 pm

People forget that the 4003s5 is essentially a 4003 bass with 5 strings put on that same body and neck, and a longer headstock. A 4004 modded is that same idea, except with a wider fretboard to start with.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 1:29 am

that 4004cii5 for sale would be an excellent bass with t-bird pickups in it ...