If you could only buy one more Ric bass...

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 6:44 am

What would it be?

Since I've managed to score pretty well lately, I think the only bass that I need in my collection is a 4002, but can't make my mind up whether Walnut or Natural is better.

I guess a runner up is okay, so that would be a '67-72 4001 with checker binding, and wide pearl inlays.

keb · Post by **keb** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 6:50 am

Man, what a dilemma. But I suppose either your runner up or a 4003/5. Or a 4000, I've always liked its simplicity.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 6:53 am

If I could only buy one more Ric bass ....

boy would I be in trouble ...

so many basses ... so little time ...

ojobob2 · Post by **ojobob2** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 6:57 am

good question.........well id like a late 70's 4001 in like new condition burgundyglo.

Dont ask me why

I just like the idea of having one like that

ken_james · Post by **ken_james** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 7:19 am

Redneck

golden_oriole · Post by **golden_oriole** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 7:55 am

I'd have to say either a 4001CS or an actual 63 4001

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 8:34 am

I would like a Sea Foam Green 4003S5. Does anyone know how many were made as five-strings? Are any available? If so, how much would one cost?

Other than that, I would want a new Montezuma Brown (which I can still "order"), a fretless (maybe a tuxedo), a 4002, and maybe a 4004CII natural quilted like that one on ebay last month.

So many basses . . . so little MONEY!

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 8:50 am

I hear you Paul. I have seen at least one Sea Foam five, if not two. What they'd go for now is unknown, but the one I know for sure I saw was around $1800 if my memory is correct. Unfortunately, with these limited colors, it is often not possible to know what one wants (or be able to afford it) until you can't order them at the more reasonable new price.

That 4004CII is a nice bass.

dave4004 · Post by **dave4004** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 10:11 am

I think it would be an early 4000.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 11:15 am

Ditto, an early 4000 with a horseshoe (then a 4005). I think this question is not in the realm of reality for any Ric owner actually. Maybe my next five......Actually the question probably should have been: In what order will you be buying your next Rics?

dougp · Post by **dougp** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 11:17 am

It would be the 4004LK that I have on order, of course! (Sorry...)

dano · Post by **dano** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 12:13 pm

4005FL! I have it now as a desktop wallpaper. I look at it all the time and tell myself "someday".

ken_james · Post by **ken_james** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 12:24 pm

Hmm, there's a '73 4000JG with a horseshoe that's gonna be on ebay pretty soon...

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 12:28 pm

Hm... I'm curious.

dano · Post by **dano** » Tue Oct 07, 2003 12:34 pm

OOppsy. I meant 4005FG. I already have a FL. But with the purchase of 3 RICS in the past year I doubt this will ever happen :^(