Well, I overpaid, but I snagged it...

[Lost Coyotes]

Marc, congratulations on the bass!

I think, I hope- in person it'll be better than you expect. I thought hard about going for that, being a mapleglo maniac, but no way can I justify another bass, even to myself. And I only have 3 Rics.

Glad to see it went to one of "us" and especially you who will appreciate and use it.

[ram]

Marc congratulations! Remember you only over paid if it wasn't worth it to you... screw it - it is only money. Your money - do with it as you wish. When it comes in, do a little set-up and then play the hell out of it!

[prismacolor2]

I, technically, overpaid for my 72 that I just bought (i think it's a 72) and I'm pretty happy about it because it's everything I had hoped it would be. I had given up on finding a pre 73 all together - priced out/dried up. This one popped up and I would have done almost anything to get it. I've had a few but they all lacked strong enough E strings for my gigs - this one KILLS and has all the goodies. Overpaid is definitely a relative term. Enjoy that bass!

[chefothefuture]

What is overpaid anyway?
The market for these things as started
to reflect their rarity.
That and, if you enjoy it, what does it matter?
Also- the way things seem to be going with these,
in a year, you won't have over paid at all.

[bob_atherton]

I just checked that link. This could explain the 'oily' ring around the bass. Let us know if it smells a little strange when it arrives...

[Lost Coyotes]

Congratulations again - And Marc, if it for any reason doesn't appeal to you, I'll take it off your hands.
I do need a mapleglo '72.
Yes, I do.

[marc61]

I just checked that link. This could explain the 'oily' ring around the bass. Let us know if it smells a little strange when it arrives...

Link? Bob? Please share.

[johnallg]

Huh, I thought I posted this Friday?! I think the "ring around the collar" is from the binding actually having been repaired and then a new sealing coat of probably nitro added to just cover around the binding area.

From the ad:
"The only real noticeable flaw is the binding has cracked in a couple of places from age but surely could be fixed to pristine condition."

[marc61]

Well, it's been delivered to my shipping address...It will be in my hands tomorrow

[ram]

And?,,,,,

Oh I see it now:

My 1972 4001 has arrived!