None more black - RAS

[phlemmy]

I've been seeing them pop up here and there lately.

[rickenbrother]

I've lived in Florida for 6 years now, NEVER seen one in a store.

They see you coming and then hide them!

[s4001]

[s4001]

They also had a beat up '77 4001 with Seymore Duncans in it that they wanted stupid money for.

Go figger...

[teeder]

Our local vintage dealer seems to think Rics should sell for $1500 . Doesn't matter which model or year .

He might see one or two a year , they don't tend to stay in the store for long .

I would make a point of checking that store often!

[blueflamerick]

Nice Scott. Which Sam Ash did you get it at?

[rickaddict]

You guys don't have any Rick dealers close to you, I don't have any honest Rick dealers close to me!

[teeder]

That's probably more frustrating!

[johnallg]

Looks really great, Scott. Great bargain you found! Did you get the bridge cover with it?

[s4001]

Nice Scott. Which Sam Ash did you get it at?

From the Cerritos Sam Ash. Came with the pup cover and case candy. Great find.

[phlemmy]

Weird that my Japan model from the same year is so different.

[s4001]

What was the last year for BT?

[bottom4]

Very sweet, Scott!

Congrats and enjoy!

[rickenbrother]

Nice score Scott, enjoy it!!

[bassduke49]

Scott, the last "official" year for Black Trim was 2002, but there has been at least one exception (aside from the recent RIC Outlet/eBay item). I think the elimination of BT was one of RIC's efforts to keep up with orders for the more popular/standard white/chrome trim. It may have come about because of a dwindling supply of black hardware items and a decision not to reorder them. Makes sense.