4003FL

rickde · Post by **rickde** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 3:58 am

I am about to order a 4003FL. Does anyone know what kind of wait-time I am about to experience? I'm hoping to have it by the Spring (Apr-May) next year. Am I dreaming or what?

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Fri Jan 02, 2004 10:27 am

Indeed, you are dreaming. If it's not in distributor stock and a new order is placed, look for it at the end of summer/early fall next year. If it's ordered after 15 January, when the music show begins and the larger accounts place their bigger orders, look for it nearer to Christmas.

pma · Post by **pma** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 9:45 am

John, I always appreciate your straightforward responses. Given NAMM is about to happen, can you also let us know the current status of Cheyenne II 5 strings already on order?

Thanks,

Paul

mikeylc · Post by **mikeylc** » Mon Jan 05, 2004 3:21 pm

Check with Mike Parks. According to his list he has one on order. http://www.the-music-connection.com/ricnew.htm#order

pma · Post by **pma** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 7:21 am

Mike,

I've seen that a number of dealers have these on order, however, I haven't seen anything from anyone on production and ship dates.

Was hoping for John to comment on this.

Regards,

Paul

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 1:00 pm

They've been shipping in small quantities for several months now- first ordered, first shipped. The bridges (which were the big hang up) are now in stock, which will allow us to continue to ramp up production of these.

jps · Post by **jps** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 3:08 pm

Any possibilities of your redesigned 4001 bridge becoming a real product, John? This would be very much appreciated.

keb · Post by **keb** » Tue Jan 06, 2004 8:49 pm

Redesigned 4001 bridge? *ears perk up*

mrmstrd · Post by **mrmstrd** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 9:06 am

Yes, what redesign?

pma · Post by **pma** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 12:03 pm

John,

Thanks for the update! Now that these are actually being produced, I can begin pestering my dealer for a delivery date. By the way, it was ordered in May of last year.

Regards,

Paul

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Jan 07, 2004 1:26 pm

I believe the one sitting on John's desk, as he mentioned once.

rickde · Post by **rickde** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 12:44 am

I've decided to press-on with this order. I'm considering a vintage pick-up versus the standard single coil. Any thoughts on this?

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 3:12 am

It won't be as loud but it sure will sound and look much nicer IMO.

rickde · Post by **rickde** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 2:53 am

Ok gang. The wait begins. I received confirmation that my 4003FL was ordered today. I've got my fingers crossed for a Fall 2004 delivery.

paul_yan · Post by **paul_yan** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 5:41 am

Congratulations, Rick!

Like Jeff, I highly recommend the toaster option for your new 4003FL (what finish, by the way?). Though not as hot as a modern high-gain, the transparent sonic characteristics of it will nicely compliment the ambient, deep up-right acoustic bass like sound of a RIC fretless bass. Looks classy to my eyes too.

Here's Akiko, my '72.