Why does a 4001c64 cost twice what a 4003 costs

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 8:00 am

why does a 4001c64 list at $3000 and sell for $2000 and a 4003 lists at $1500 and sells for $1000? OK those number vary somewhat ... but why is the c model twice as much money?

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 8:35 am

Because it has a different vibe to it??? Just a thought??? (and a good use of a bunch of question marks)

RutleDirk · Post by **RutleDirk** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 9:56 am

IMHO... Because it's worth it!

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 9:59 am

Because they can get it.

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 10:56 am

I suppose it's the law of supply and demand.... Basic economics.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 3:44 am

I was made aware of some info ... and it costs more to make the new model ... there was an investment in new tooling and other things ... whereas the investment to make a 4003 was paid for years ago ... I was thinking one dimensionally ... just about the wood and paint and metal that goes into the bass and not the machines and people who make the bass ...

bottom4 · Post by **bottom4** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 3:58 am

I really don’t care to know why it costs what it costs – that’s none of my business. If I think it’s reasonable and I want one, I’ll buy it.

I just think, dollar for dollar Rick’s are the best hands down,

What surprises me is, the 4001C64 is made on different machinery than the 4001V63 or the S series basses were made on. Never really gave it much thought. Anyway – don’t have one yet, probably will one day – other priorities right now. Love those 4004’s!

cheers

beefandbones · Post by **beefandbones** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 6:36 am

First and foremost it's a tres cool bass that's probably well worth the money if you can afford one (I can't - yet). And as you mentioned, there's the extra cost for the new machines, etc.

The 4001c64 is basically a McCartney signature bass sans silkscreened autograph. Paul being a lefty, the upside down headstock is basically HIS signature feature, and that's the only thing that separates the 4001c64 from a regular 4001s re-ish. People - including me - will buy most anything that's sprinkled with magic Beatle dust. Especially instruments. Businesses make money where they can, and you can't blame RIC for charging a little more for a desirable model while maintainng their honorably high standards.

If Paul had played a 4005, I bet they'd still produce new 4005 basses and perhaps a 4005c65 as well. And I bet we'd all want one. As if we don't already!!

Maybe they're saving the 'correct' headstock for the Pete Quaife 1999 signature model.

In my dreams!