John, has the 4003FL be discontinued?

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 6:11 pm

A few of us have spotted some disconcerting signs that the 4003FL may have been discontinued. No dot inlays, no more tapewound strings and no FL as an option, say it ain't so John!

dano · Post by **dano** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 12:28 am

I heard it's listed as a model, not an option. Maybe JH can shed some light on this?

paul_yan · Post by **paul_yan** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 12:59 am

I think the 4003 FL is still a standard model. No notice of discontinuation on RIC's Santa Ana, Japanese and Asian websites.

RIC.com

RIC-Asia.com

RIC-Japan.com

You can still see the 4003 FL as a standard model in Shinseido's (RIC importer/dealer in Japan) current CD booklet-like catalog.

*PS*-The 4003S/8 is discontinued but Shinseido still have some left and available in their inventory.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 2:09 am

Dare I suggest it?.. How about a 4004 II Cheyenne fretless..?

paul_yan · Post by **paul_yan** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 3:04 am

And how about a 4004 CII/8 eight-stringer with 8 individual saddles?

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 6:57 am

The 4003 FL is alive and well, ladies and gentlemen.

ricnvolved · Post by **ricnvolved** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 8:14 am

Scott Doseck-- I had Mark Arnquist convert my 4004C-I to a fretless. Man oh man, I LOVE it!! So your suggestion for the fretless option on the 4004C-II is a very good one. But I kinda got my doubts it will happen.