Jumped the gun with my enquiries about the 4004's yesterday...
Forgot to just say hi to everyone here and introduce myself!
I am over in the south-east of England, been playing bass for about 17 years (and drums for a little longer).
Always promised myself a Ric, the bass of my dreams, when the chance would come. Now, I'm feeling very lucky to have two 4003's - a 2003 FG and a 2008 MB. Now I just need the '04 to complete my set.
I know I'm talking to the converted here, but compared to every other bass....there is no comparison. I really think that they not only play the best, but just look like true works of art to me! When I got both, I just couldn't stop staring at them and believing they were actually mine!!
I've been reading loads on here, and brushing up my knowledge. We are really Ric-starved here in the UK, and I'm always really proud when playing mine live. Never fails to draw attention!
Look forward to learning more, and hopefully giving something back as well.
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1974 (February) 4001 JG
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Welcome aboard! Always good to have some new folks around!
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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welcome,iain! hmmm....it doesn't seem fair that ricks should be scarce in the country where all the famous rick bass users are from! 
re the 4004,it's a reinvention of the classic 4000 series,and the new ones flooding the market now have been spectacular,hopefully some will be coming to blighty!
re the 4004,it's a reinvention of the classic 4000 series,and the new ones flooding the market now have been spectacular,hopefully some will be coming to blighty!
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Yup, that would 'splain it. Nice website Graham!
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Welcome Iain,
Sounds like you are close to my old neck of the woods, Kent.
Most people here never truly understand the picture back there...and that's before you get into wanting parts etc...
Enjoy those basses, and keep looking for the next one. If ever you want anything bought over from the States, let me know. I get home a couple of times a year and would be glad to help out...
Sounds like you are close to my old neck of the woods, Kent.
Most people here never truly understand the picture back there...and that's before you get into wanting parts etc...
Enjoy those basses, and keep looking for the next one. If ever you want anything bought over from the States, let me know. I get home a couple of times a year and would be glad to help out...
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Welcome, Iain! 
Got any pictures of your basses to share with us?
Got any pictures of your basses to share with us?
All I wanna do is rock!
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G'day Iain, and welcome!
It's great to have a denizen of the lovely South-East on board - one of my favourite paces one earth. I don't know why people look at me strangely when I say that.....
As for the wish to "complete the set", watch out for that Ric Acquisition Syndrome...it's a killer ...on the wallet, amongst other things! You'll probably be after a C64, or a 4001CS, or a V63, or a 4005 before you can snap your fingers!
It's great to have a denizen of the lovely South-East on board - one of my favourite paces one earth. I don't know why people look at me strangely when I say that.....
As for the wish to "complete the set", watch out for that Ric Acquisition Syndrome...it's a killer ...on the wallet, amongst other things! You'll probably be after a C64, or a 4001CS, or a V63, or a 4005 before you can snap your fingers!
"I don't want to sound incredulous but I can't believe it" Rex Mossop
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Welcome Iain,
I am confident that you will enjoy the camaraderie and the opportunity to form friendships on this forum. Enjoy......
I am confident that you will enjoy the camaraderie and the opportunity to form friendships on this forum. Enjoy......
“We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” - Albert Einstein
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"You do not really understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother" - Albert Einstein
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Welcome Iain. It is always nice to hear from the UK. I hope you avoid the flooding this spring. Keep your Rickenbackers up.
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Holá dude! Welcome to the forum and Ric them gigs well!
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Thanks to all the above for such a kind welcome.
It's nice to mix amongst the Rickenbacker faithful!!
It's nice to mix amongst the Rickenbacker faithful!!
1974 (February) 4001 JG
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Welcome Iain from the north.
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Welcome Iain. I'm in York! I know what you mean about owning a Rickenbacker. I have a fairly beat up looking 1975 4001 but I still can't believe I actually own a Rick - and I've had it since 1990! If I ever have the money spare for another bass that will be a Rickenbacker too. It's curious how a Rickenbacker becomes part of your very essence as a musician.