Question about 4001CS

rickengrowl · Post by **rickengrowl** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 11:18 am

Hi,
The Rick fever stroke me again, and I have found a 4001CS for sale. If things work out fine, I should make the deal with the guy within a week.
This 4001CS (dated 1991) still has the original strings, and I'd like to know the exact gauge and type of strings that were mounted on this model.
Thanks in advance,
All the best,
JL

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 12:25 pm

They should be the standard strings Ric uses on all their 4003 4 string basses.

Rickenbacker round wound nickel, bass, 45/55/75/105

dano · Post by **dano** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 1:02 pm

I have the same set on my '98 V63. Awesome strings!!! I always used Rotos until I played these. Now these are #1.

rickengrowl · Post by **rickengrowl** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 10:18 am

Thanks. That's what I thought, but the seller told me the E-string was very heavey, and looked like a 105 or even 110... But he is used to playing 100...
Thanks again,
All the best,
JL

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 10:27 am

Those original Ric strings are perfectly suited for the basses, sound great and feel great and last a long time, I play flats usually, but if I want round wounds I use Rics. The E is a .105 but is not too heavy. There is nothing worse than a floppy E string to me.

levykev · Post by **levykev** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 4:07 am

In getting a 4001CS a few years back, I was upset when I tried to put a set of Rotosounds on the bass when I received it...not knowing Rickenbacker uses their 'own' gauge. I accidentally loosened the nut. Bummer. I should always 'read the directions first!!!'

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rickengrowl · Post by **rickengrowl** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 4:00 pm

That 4001CS deal finally won't be done. The guy said he wanted to increase the price, then he said I had to pickup the bass and he would not ship it. I'd have to drive over 1,000 miles to get this bass, i'm not 4001CS-nut enough for that.
And finally, just a few hours ago, the guy emailed me to say he did not want to sell this bass anymore...
I have another RIC on the way... something very classical but awesome and no fuss with the seller. But shhhhhhh... I'll post pics when I get it.
All the best,
JL

dano · Post by **dano** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 12:20 am

Sorry to hear that. I really hate it when deals go sour, so I know how you feel. The CS is really overpriced nowadays, people are taking advantage of the availability. You could try to find a 4001v63, much less expensive than the CS and pretty much the same bass. I have one and I love it! Good luck with your new RIC.

rickengrowl · Post by **rickengrowl** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 6:14 am

No problem, Dan. I won't commit suicide for a 4001CS I missed

There's no bass i'd drive 1,000 miles for.
The transaction for the purchase of my new Rickenbacker is about to be completed (just time for the seller to go pick up the money at his local Western Union office).
I believe I'll have the bass by the end of this week.
Anyway, as soon as I get it, I'll post pics.
All the best,
JL