4003FL

[targ]

Is it normal for a FL bass to be priced higher or lower than a fretted bass?

In other words, hypothetically speaking, would a 4003FL be more or less than say a normal 4003 priced at say...$1500 as a nice rounded figure?

[cassius987]

Should be the same, but trends in retail indicate otherwise.

Before the big price increases of late, I hit a store in St. Louis once, and they had a 4003FL for $2300. Don't know how they justified that one... at all.

[cjj]

Since the 4003FL is currently not being made, that might tend to drive prices up a bit.

[targ]

So, hypothetically speaking, a new 4003FL for $1500 is a good deal right?

[cassius987]

So, hypothetically speaking, a new 4003FL for $1500 is a good deal right?

It's not only a good deal, it's below the price of a new 4003. A new 4003 goes for $1900 these days.

[antipodean]

So, hypothetically speaking, a new 4003FL for $1500 is a good deal right?

From the Ric price list, 4003 RRP = $2159, So you'd be getting a 30% discount. Not too shabby in my books.

In the current market, you may find a better deal if you try really hard, but the additional saving won't be huge!

[shamustwin]

So, tell where it is so we can try to steal it for that price.

[targ]

So, you noticed a lack of information?

Still trying to justify it in my mind...

[wints]

A fretless is less coveted by most, and nearly always should be lower than a fretted bass.