What would it take to part with your Rics...

[JakeK]

Next year, when I'm 18, I'll be able to make these confluences!

[antipodean]

If we're not talking about the need for money to pay bills or something like that, I'm not sure that there would be much that would make me part with my Ricks. The only vintage Fenders I'm interested in are Jazzmasters (and perhaps a Bass VI).

John,

Is something like this tempting?:

[sloop_john_b]

John,

Is something like this tempting?:

Yes. Yes it is.

Can I have?

[ricaddic]

Ah I have no problem letting any of my basses or guitar go, I had a 71 jetglo 4001 back in 1972, I traded in toward a original Ampeg svt with two 8-10 cabs which is now going as a vintage reissue, lived without a Ric, from then till 2006, also traded in my 1980 4001 which is now owned by the bassist for THE KILLERS, so if that 59 is something you really want, go for it, thats the decision you have to make and not everyone else for you.

[antipodean]

John,

Is something like this tempting?:

Yes. Yes it is.

Can I have?

John,

Sorry for the tease - it is my "near birthday" bass - it's a March '63 and I'm an April '63... So it will be buried with me. There are quite a few on the market at the moment, although a couple are refins. Oddly, the refin at Rumble Seat (LPB) looks a good deal at $3500:
http://www.rumbleseatmusic.com/pix/62fe ... cons.2.jpg

At least relative to the Fiesta Red at Jackson's in Sydney:


They only want AUD 30,000. In USD that's a mere $26,000.....

Mine's Dakota Red and like me, is a touch worse for wear - it has lots of nasty scars....

[incubus2432]

Make sure to list the 4002 and Wal here should you decide.

[antipodean]

Back on topic....

I love Fenders as much as the next guy, but Ps and Js are kind of commoditised, form a playing perspective. You may well find a CS or RI or (gulp) MIJ RI number that does the job better than the "real thing", for a fraction of the cost. That won't happen with a 4002.

[anoukane]

traded in my 1980 4001 which is now owned by the bassist for THE KILLERS

That's pretty cool
The song "Jenny" has got a wicked bassline.

[jwr2]

What would it take for me to part with my Rics ...

Money.

Offer enough money and they can be yours.

[woodyng]

what would it take? probably another rick i wanted more at the time,as in when i sold my 4002 and later bought a 4004cii....i still wish the cii had the pickup spacing like a 4005.....

[basse]

So I went home last night, took out my 4002 and played it for a while and then decided that regardless what was offered or available (unless it was one of Geddy's own 4001s) that I can't consider letting it go. No matter what's available! It was my dream to own this model bass for 15 or so years and now that I've got one I just can't let it go. Sorry Steve!!!!

And, I'm glad I made the decision before I found out that the '59 Precision is on hold for someone else. It just reinforces that I made the right one.

I guess I'm going to have to be content and settle my GAS with my most recent acquisition... It's a Precision shaped James Trussart Steelcaster. And yep, the body is made of metal. I was REALLY surprised how well it plays and how much bite it has for 2 jazz pickups. Definitely a winner!



Although, I'm getting more than a little frustrated in my search for another Ric... Anyone up for a trade of a 73 or earlier 4001, CS or non-MG V63 plus some cash for a very early Wal ProIIe? I can send photos if anyone is interested.

[ricosound]

Back on topic....

I love Fenders as much as the next guy, but Ps and Js are kind of commoditised, form a playing perspective. You may well find a CS or RI or (gulp) MIJ RI number that does the job better than the "real thing", for a fraction of the cost...

So true. My old MIJ Jazz is the best player of the bunch. Feels and sounds every bit the vintage deal.

[rickaddict]

what would it take? probably another rick i wanted more at the time,as in when i sold my 4002 and later bought a 4004cii....i still wish the cii had the pickup spacing like a 4005.....

No offense Woody, but...YUCK!! I have a 4005 and the thing about the bass that I dislike the most is the pickup spacing. I think RIC put them where they did for aesthetic reasons rather than tone.

Then again, some people like 'em...

[teeder]

David,

A '59 P-Bass is high on my wants list, but I think you made the right choice.

What would it take for me to sell my Rick's? Other than a need of my family, it would have to be another cool bass, and most likely that would have to be another old Rick. I've sold a couple in efforts to trade up, and currently have a couple cool ones. Even they aren't immune though. I still would like to get a '60's 4001, and something in a little cleaner condition.

[rickaddict]

I was over at JDog's on Sunday. Played a 4002, and a Shadow. Liked the tone from the 4002 ebony board, and the Shadow was comfortable too, and while both were cool, his 79 4001 was the bass that instantly felt right for me. You'd take the first two as the collector/investment choice, but I'd take the 79 for playing any day.

Thank you for that Andy. I just love the later 70s 4001 basses, for just the reason you say. And the tone.

Those plain Jane late 70's 4001's are often overlooked, but I've always liked 'em too. My first Rick (and the one that began this crazy addiction!) is my MCH 1980 White turned Burgundy Burst. What's not to like: Great necks, non-exploding tuners, nice...full-sounding bridge pickup (now that I've launched that annoying bass-cutting capacitor!), and no silly, heavy chrome string-blocker thing in your way! Always a great value in a Rick bass. Too bad they didn't have checkers and sparklies though!