This is sharp!

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 11:24 am

Hold on. More news in two and half hours.

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:53 pm

Okay, here we go: I went to check out the 4008, or should I say the 4003s/8, a few hours ago. It is gorgeous and it is dead mint. Fireglo finish, serial number 99 27908, pots date code 13th week of '99. Bottom of control cavity reads "J.V. 08/3". The bass had no strings on it though. It is on display at a friend's instrument store here in Lisbon. I don't know the asking price yet. Original HSC included. I hasten to add that a forum member has expressed an interest in the bass, so he's first in line so to speak. Sorry, but no pictures.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 6:28 pm

no strings?

hmmmmmmmmmm, possible neck issues-or just difficult-to-find strings...

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:28 am

Well, guys, the local gentleman who is selling the 1999 4003s/8 is asking 1,900 euros for it. Kinda steep if you ask me. I believe that figure translates to US$ 2,100+.

henry5 · Post by **henry5** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:00 am

Mine cost £1595 new when I bought it; yes, pounds, not dollars. Sold it for £1200....

ram · Post by **ram** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:13 pm

I wish I had coins for something like that... kids thru college first.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:50 pm

Sérgio said:

... The bass had no strings on it though. ...

It's obvious: the person is selling it with no strings attached!