Blue Burst 4003

blueflint · Post by **blueflint** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:11 pm

OK, I've had a JetGlo 4003 on order for the better part of the year ... and nothing ... so I go into my local shop, and as I'm standing there inquiring when my bass will be in ... a guy puts a "just received" brand new Blue Burst 4003 on the rack. It just arrived and was not ordered for anyone specific. (all eyes in the store were on it) I can't tell you how my feet felt, as though cemented to the floor, as I tried to get to it before anyone else (and I did). Talk about going into the shop at the right time. Needless to say, I bought it. I have finally joined the brotherhood ... my poor P Bass will surely collect dust (not that it's a bad instrument, it's just not a Ric). Although I originally ordered a JetGlo, I love the color of this thing ... it is stunning! Just thought I'd share this story with all of you who obliviously care. However my question is: does anyone know how many 4003 blue bursts will be produced in total. Cheers.

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:15 pm

Two things...

welcome and PICS!!!!

squirefan01 · Post by **squirefan01** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:18 pm

Hi John. Welcome to the forum, and congrats on your new baby! The Blue Burst is a beautiful color. If I didn't have an anniversary edition 4003 on order I'd want a Blue Burst.

Have fun with it!

blueflint · Post by **blueflint** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:44 pm

Thanks guys ... pictures ... like a new baby ... I should get on that. Any idea how many blues will be produced in total?
Thanks.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:49 pm

John, welcome to the forum, and congrats on the 4003.

pflash4001 · Post by **pflash4001** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:54 pm

Damn...I've been lusting for a blueburst 4003...congrats. Sometimes you just walk in at the right time. Kinda like when I walked into the pawn shop and found my 1979 4001. I took that one home for $180! By the way, I just put some DR high beams on. I like those strings!

jps · Post by **jps** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:03 pm

Welcome John! RIC is not in the habit of releasing production figures so we will never really know, but that does not matter one bit in the end.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:11 pm

Welcome John - nice name and nice bass!!

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:01 pm

John, seeing as they were only made for one year, the color will surely be more limited than a Jetglo or anything like that...maybe a couple thousand or so? I have no idea how many basses RIC makes in any given year. I had a 4003 BBR and loved it, congrats to you!

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 1:51 am

John, another thing.....since you are new to the forum....many forumites decide to sell off their prized Rickenbackers to other forumites for less than half market value as kind of a "sacrifical lamb" so to speak. Especially at this time of year when discrectionary funds are at lows.

So enjoy your bass for a few more days then.....

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 1:53 am

Congratulations John,

You obviously are a man of good taste!

Enjoy!

Javier: If you like them already, you will LOVE them in about a week! The really settle in nicely, I'm hooked on them.

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:40 am

Congrats and welcome to the Forum! Blueburst is a nice color. I was considering Blueburst until the Amber Fireglo was announced.

PS. Classic Axe in Gainesville, VA has a Blueburst in stock.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 5:48 am

Welcome! You are a lucky fellow.
Hold on to that BBR, they're already selling for more than their original price.

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:35 am

BBR is a gorgeous finish. Congrats. Anxiously awaiting pics.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:48 am

Congrats, John, and welcome to the Forum.