Wanted

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:40 am

Perhaps this isn't the place for this, but I'm on the lookout for a natural quilted-front Cheyenne II with contrasting headstock wings for my collection of Ricks. There was one on ebay back in September, but I didn't win that one. Just thinking there may be forum members willing to sell/trade for theirs. Anyone in the market?

tsarter · Post by **tsarter** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 2:51 pm

Hey Paul,

That makes you and me both!

- Tim

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 5:30 pm

make that three ... and put a low b on it as well ...

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 8:13 am

Sorry guys, but I'm not parting with mine (the one from ebay in Sept.). After seeing what Ric is currently producing, I am even happier that I grabbed the one I did, as the new ones just don't have the depth of character in the wood, and the all maple headstock is just too plain for me.

Good luck in your quest!

PS. Anyone got a highly figured 4002 they are willing to part with? Oops, no cash at the moment, that one will have to wait!

40014002 · Post by **40014002** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 8:27 am

I HAVE A MEGA FIGURED MAPLE 4002 MADE IN 1982 AND IT IS WITHOUT ANY QUESTION THE BEST EXAMPLE I HAVE SEEN AND I AM ALWAYS LOOKING WORLDWIDE FOR OTHERS TO COMPARE BUT ITS NOT FOR SALE.
ALL THE BEST DAVE CARR

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 10:00 am

Hey Dave-

Any pics to drool over?

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 11:23 am

Yeah David, the least you can do after posting such a description that would make the heart of any true Rick bass fan skip a beat, is post some pics of the beauty.

blueflamerick · Post by **blueflamerick** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 11:31 am

I think the new natural 4004cII is a real let-down. It's way too plain looking. It's just screaming for a black pickguard.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 11:44 am

I disagree Erik, I think the clean modern look is a nice change. It makes a nice alternative look from the classic 4001 / 4003 vibe. Especially that the 4004Cii5 doesn't even have any pickup surround hardware. The pickups on that bass are mounted on screws that go through the back. I think it gives the bass a nice look.

blueflamerick · Post by **blueflamerick** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 12:09 pm

Joey, I agree with you that the clean modern look is nice. I like the look of my blue 4004cii and the red and green ones on the Rickenbacker website, but I haven't seen too many other modern basses from other manufacuturers that are natural maple with no figuring. Most of the natural ones are quilted, flamed, or have a pickguard of some type.

How about one a spaulted maple or even buckeye burl top? That would look amazing!

40014002 · Post by **40014002** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 12:37 pm

NO PROBLEM I WILL POST SOME PICS OF THE 4002 IN A DAY OR SO
ALL THE BEST DAVE CARR

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 12:39 pm

Erik, after seeing the blue 4004's that you and Tom just got and some other 4004 basses that some guys here have, makes me even more anxious about getting my red 4004Cii5

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 12:42 pm

My 4004Cii has very nice flame to it, but in certain lighting conditions they can look like they have no figure in it.

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 1:45 pm

Wowie zowie, beautius maximus!

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Dec 31, 2003 4:24 pm

Thanks Jerry. This was how the 4004Cii looked when I first got it; now it sports toasters and will soon have a chrome bridge on it, thanks to Jeff Rath. Other chrome hardware will be forthcoming this new year.