4003 AFG?

maplered · Post by **maplered** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 10:15 am

Wow, that actually looks pretty good. I wasn't pleased with some of the pics I've been seeing from dealers but Rob's bass looks really nice.

robriboflavin · Post by **robriboflavin** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 10:22 am

Glad you guys enjoyed the pics. I took one of the inlays too, just forgot to post it... They are nicely ambered as well.

beefandbones · Post by **beefandbones** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:00 pm

Ooooh I can't wait! Mine's supposed to arrive next week! Thanks for posting these pictures of your bass!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:06 pm

Nice! That's what I was hoping for....

I'm taking delivery of a new Midnight blue this week, but I'm definitely going to order an amber f/g as well...thanks for posting the great pics, Robert!

beefandbones · Post by **beefandbones** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:51 am

The Music Zoo just got a 4003 AFG as well.

http://www.themusiczoo.com/Rickenbacker4003AmberFireglo_0630788.html

A real looker!

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:30 am

Sweet! They are doing a nice job on these. Oh how I wish they were making V68's now!

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 6:40 pm

Well I've joined the 4003 AFG club today. I was out on the Web and saw one listed at Bass Emporium. I called and it had been sold two hours prior. So I looked at the Ric site and saw that Classic Axe in Gainesville, VA received one and it was fortunately still in stock. So I drove by on my way to band practice, tried it out and the rest is history.

I noticed that this one seems to have a more robust tone in both positions (VTC and non-VTC) than my last 4003. It has a very distinct piano tone with a bit more in the fundamental. It was a blast to play at band practice. I picked up a set of DR Lo-Riders and I should have those on and the bass set up before Saturday night's gig.

Now if the 4004Cii/% would be redone, I'd be set.

beefandbones · Post by **beefandbones** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 7:32 am

Congratulations, Ron! I like your description of the tone. That's just what I like to hear. My 4003 AFG has taken FOR EVER to arrive here in Seattle. Maybe today?

beefandbones · Post by **beefandbones** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 6:41 am

WHEW! My AFG 4003 finally came yesterday! I can't tell you how thrilled I am with this bass! It's beautiful and it sounds aaaamazing! Mine has the new adjustable hi-gains too, in addition to all the other upgrades of this year. No pics yet, but I'll get some soon.

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 6:43 am

WOOT!!!

nab · Post by **nab** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:42 pm

OK, Rob K's pictures convinced me... I put in an order for an AFG 4003. Figured better get it before the AFG window closes.

rob4001va · Post by **rob4001va** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:53 am

Ron Plichta (Highway_star) wrote:
Well I've joined the 4003 AFG club today. I was out on the Web and saw one listed at Bass Emporium. I called and it had been sold two hours prior. So I looked at the Ric site and saw that Classic Axe in Gainesville, VA received one and it was fortunately still in stock. So I drove by on my way to band practice, tried it out and the rest is history.

Ron...funny to read your post. I think I bought that AFG from Bass Emporium, as I ordered it right about the end of Nov 06. Even funnier, I live in NoVA, and probably could have gone to Classic Axe and bought your eventual axe myself. Small world. One postscript...when Bass Emporium shipped it, UPS evidently dropped it, as one of the case feet got crushed into the case, creating a crack. John at Bass Emporium has been trying for a couple of months now to get me a replacement from RIC. So far, no joy. But, the guitar itself is great. I think I prefer my 76 4001 more, but this new one is beautiful.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:52 am

Welcome, Rob!
You do know we gotta have pics, right?

xsubs · Post by **xsubs** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:57 am

Nab,
Did your dealer allow you to place the order? I thought that the deadline for ordering was December 31st, as it was COY for '06...

rob4001va · Post by **rob4001va** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 7:30 am

Kevin:

yep...actually tried to post a picture at another thread (Which Amp?) but the site would not let me upload a pic. Maybe a server problem? Will try again.

Thanks for the welcome. After lurking for a long time, decided I had to point out the humor in my AFG purchase.