Ric Hunting in DC

vito · Post by **vito** » Mon Feb 09, 2004 5:14 pm

Howdy folks.

I'm headed up to the DC area this weekend. If you were me [on the foolish quest of looking for a '70s FG 4001 in decent shape], where might you look?

Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

dminer · Post by **dminer** » Mon Feb 09, 2004 7:28 pm

Michale...I found these stores on gbase...you can check the gbase site for rick basses and see if any of them are at these local stores...good hunting...dm
http://www.gbase.com/
Legato Guitars distance 7.29 mi.

Mailing Address ONLY 107 S. West St. Suite 316

Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 660-8599 | Fax: (703) 660-5978
Bill Fender ([email protected])
www.legatoguitars.com

Action Music distance 7.84 mi.

6501 North 29th Street (Basement)

Arlington, VA 22213
703-534-4801 | Fax: 703-534-4803
Matt Baker ([email protected])
www.actionguitar.com
:: browse gear | map it | get listed! ::

Southworth Guitars distance 7.94 mi.

7845 Old Georgetown Rd.

Bethesda, MD 20814
301-718-1667 | Fax: 301-718-0391
Mike ([email protected])
www.southworthguitars.com
:: browse gear | map it | get listed! ::

Alexandria Music distance 9.93 mi.

Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 660-6025 | Fax: (703660-1081
Roger Kronstedt (owner) ([email protected])
www.alexandriamusic.com
:: browse gear | map it | get listed! ::

American Vintage Guitar distance 15.16 mi.

15200 Shady Grove Rd. #350

Rockville, MD 20850
301-802-2228 | Fax: 301-424-5020
Mark Lovett ([email protected])
www.AmericanVintageGuitar.com
:: browse gear | map it | get listed! ::

Fairfax, VA 22032
703-978-5479
mike nihen ([email protected])
www.stringpull.com
:: browse gear | map it | get listed! ::

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dminer · Post by **dminer** » Mon Feb 09, 2004 7:31 pm

try this link ...you can browse the inventory at the above stores...dm
http://www.gbase.com/dealerlist/dealer_search.asp

bosco64 · Post by **bosco64** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 1:30 am

If you're in the No. Virginia area, try Classic Axe in Manassas, Virginia. Russ (the owner) is a Rick dealer and he has a bunch of 4003's in the store. Give him a call at 703-330-7966 and he can tell you exactly what he has in stock.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 4:09 am

I can vouch for Classic Axe in Manassas! Russ is very customer service oriented and a pleasure to deal with!!!

vito · Post by **vito** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:57 am

Thanks for the Classic Axe tip. He doesn't have what I'm looking for right now, but he's got a bunch of 4003's in stock. And a nice burgundyglo fretless, if anyone is interested.....

rhinobass · Post by **rhinobass** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 10:40 am

Another vote for Classic Axe, Russ is great to deal with.

In terms of used, I would say to try Action Music or Atomic Music in College Park, Md (I've never been there, they tell me it's nice). Also Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center. Though I would say that the odds of finding a 70's FG anywhere on the shelf around here are pretty slim.

rhampshire · Post by **rhampshire** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 10:57 am

Atomic is a half mile from where I work. I'm in there all the time & know most of the guys that work there. I was in there about two weeks ago - didn't see any ricks though.

It's a cool place but their inventory isn't what it used to be - they used to have a couple ricks and lots of 70's fender basses that would all come and go. It's not like that anymore...

bosco64 · Post by **bosco64** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 2:43 pm

I work in College Park too, and I usually pop in Atomic at least once a month. Sometimes they have pretty good deals, but most of the time I think their stuff is overpriced. When they do have a Rick or two, it's usually a beater and a little too pricey for me.

ric325v63 · Post by **ric325v63** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 7:44 am

I work in Silver Spring, MD and I also visit Russ quite often at Classic Axe. Russ is a great guy. That's where I go first for everything. He has over 25 new Ricks in the store at any one time - a really nice selection but very few if any vintage Ricks.

Jon

vito · Post by **vito** » Sun Feb 15, 2004 12:21 pm

Hey guys, thanks for the Classic Axe recommendation. Russ is indeed a nice guy.

And I am now a proud owner of a Burgundyglo Fretless!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sun Feb 15, 2004 1:01 pm

Nice acquisition, Mike! I've seen that particular bass and it is indeed, a nice catch!!

rhinobass · Post by **rhinobass** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 1:00 pm

I think I've played that bass!

bosco64 · Post by **bosco64** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 3:31 pm

I've played that bass too, and I even put the LaBella tapewounds on them. Congrats, Mike, at least I know that it's going to a good home!

On a side note, I've just gotten back from a weekend trip to see my folks in NJ, and I come back here and I see a 4001v63 strategically sawed in a bunch of pieces and a '78 4001 go for over $2600 on eBay. Have some people lost their minds?!?