Now it is all about the wait
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- bassman7365
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Now it is all about the wait
Well, there it goes. Made my first purchase from e-bay and it turned out to be from a forumite. The payment has been sent and now it becomes an exercise in patience. Damn! I want it today, but an '81 Walnut 4001 will be worth the wait.
'81 Walnut 4001; '95 Fireglo 4004L; '97 Maplego 4003;
- coolhandjjl
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Re: Now it is all about the wait
Walnut is everyone's favorite!
'09 4003 | '93 4003s
John Luke aka Coolhand
John Luke aka Coolhand
Re: Now it is all about the wait
Mmmm....not mine
- rickenbrother
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Re: Now it is all about the wait
That's a great 4001 you've just bought. I know, I've played it. Congrats! I know you'll enjoy it!
JETGLO should officially be renamed JETGLO ROCKS! 
- bassman7365
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Re: Now it is all about the wait
I wasn't going to pull the trigger, but once you attested to his integrity I felt much better. Thank you Mr. Vasco
'81 Walnut 4001; '95 Fireglo 4004L; '97 Maplego 4003;
Re: Now it is all about the wait
Yeah, that passionate pillow guy is OK...
Congrats on your new 4001, I'm sure you'll love it!
Congrats on your new 4001, I'm sure you'll love it!
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
- superdick2112
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Re: Now it is all about the wait
Congrats Pete! I was watching the auction, and she's a beauty - you are going to like it!
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Re: Now it is all about the wait
Very nice! Congratulations, Pete! Nothing like getting a new Rick, huh?
Any way you can post a link to the auction so we can see a few pics?
EDIT: And yes, the wait is just agonizing, isn't it!?
Any way you can post a link to the auction so we can see a few pics?
EDIT: And yes, the wait is just agonizing, isn't it!?
2010 4003 FG
1997 4003FL Turquoise
Set neck 4001S (color TBD)
1997 4003FL Turquoise
Set neck 4001S (color TBD)
- bassman7365
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Re: Now it is all about the wait
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... MEWAX%3AITcoolingitdown wrote:Very nice! Congratulations, Pete! Nothing like getting a new Rick, huh?
Any way you can post a link to the auction so we can see a few pics?
EDIT: And yes, the wait is just agonizing, isn't it!?
Hopefully this works
'81 Walnut 4001; '95 Fireglo 4004L; '97 Maplego 4003;
Re: Now it is all about the wait
I think we'd all vouch for Tony. They don't come better. I feel for him letting this one go but you ended up with a very beautiful bass. Wish I'd known he was moving it. 
Oh, you're gonna love the 70s 4001 sound....
Oh, you're gonna love the 70s 4001 sound....
Re: Now it is all about the wait
First, congratulations to Pete. He REALLY got lucky on this one!
I had my Ebay criteria set to not allow ZERO feedback bidders too!
It obviously was destined for Pete to have it.
Wish I'd known I was moving it too John!
It happened REALLY FAST and I HAD to move quickly.
Honestly, I thought someone in the UK would have snatched this up with a BIN.
LOL....38 "watchers"...must have been all RRF members!
I didn't post it here to save Joey the angst.
I know he REALLY wanted this one, but we couldn't pull it off.
I had a LOT of "is this a REAL RICKENBACKER or IS THIS A RE-FINISH?" questions.
I think selling a kidney would have been easier. This is my all time FAVORITE COLOR.
I'm REALLY glad it went to another forumite.
I actually gave Joey a hint I was looking to move it. As stunning as it is, the neck it just too chunky for my liking. I'm going through a phase of "am I playing it or not" and if I'm playing it....it stays...not, it goes.
BUT, Daniel's almost mint 1974 BG 4001 will be coming my way as soon as I can make the turn-around payment. SO Pete, you aren't the only one waiting.
After all is said and done, I'm going to order another 4004cii. I just want to make SURE I get one with the new two piece "thinner" neck.
Yeah, I'm surprised I was able to pull that one over on the Mrs!

I had my Ebay criteria set to not allow ZERO feedback bidders too!
It obviously was destined for Pete to have it.
Wish I'd known I was moving it too John!
It happened REALLY FAST and I HAD to move quickly.
Honestly, I thought someone in the UK would have snatched this up with a BIN.
LOL....38 "watchers"...must have been all RRF members!
I didn't post it here to save Joey the angst.
I know he REALLY wanted this one, but we couldn't pull it off.
I had a LOT of "is this a REAL RICKENBACKER or IS THIS A RE-FINISH?" questions.
I think selling a kidney would have been easier. This is my all time FAVORITE COLOR.
I'm REALLY glad it went to another forumite.
I actually gave Joey a hint I was looking to move it. As stunning as it is, the neck it just too chunky for my liking. I'm going through a phase of "am I playing it or not" and if I'm playing it....it stays...not, it goes.
BUT, Daniel's almost mint 1974 BG 4001 will be coming my way as soon as I can make the turn-around payment. SO Pete, you aren't the only one waiting.
After all is said and done, I'm going to order another 4004cii. I just want to make SURE I get one with the new two piece "thinner" neck.
cjj wrote:Yeah, that passionate pillow guy is OK...
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Re: Now it is all about the wait
1974 Burg - that's gotta ease some of the pain. 
Re: Now it is all about the wait
Yeah John, it does.johnallg wrote:1974 Burg - that's gotta ease some of the pain.
Here she be....
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=400108
Re: Now it is all about the wait
Oh yeah, I remember it - I was tempted but not enough spare change.ajish4 wrote:Yeah John, it does.johnallg wrote:1974 Burg - that's gotta ease some of the pain.
Here she be....
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=400108
- rickenbrother
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Re: Now it is all about the wait
There have been a few Ricks for sale here that I'm going crazy that I can't go for right now! The one Tony just sold Pete and the 4004L FG that Erik K is selling are two of them!ajish4 wrote:First, congratulations to Pete. He REALLY got lucky on this one!
I didn't post it here to save Joey the angst.![]()
I know he REALLY wanted this one, but we couldn't pull it off.
I had a LOT of "is this a REAL RICKENBACKER or IS THIS A RE-FINISH?" questions.![]()
I think selling a kidney would have been easier. This is my all time FAVORITE COLOR.
I'm REALLY glad it went to another forumite.
I actually gave Joey a hint I was looking to move it. As stunning as it is, the neck it just too chunky for my liking. I'm going through a phase of "am I playing it or not" and if I'm playing it....it stays...not, it goes.
BUT, Daniel's almost mint 1974 BG 4001 will be coming my way as soon as I can make the turn-around payment. SO Pete, you aren't the only one waiting.![]()
After all is said and done, I'm going to order another 4004cii. I just want to make SURE I get one with the new two piece "thinner" neck.
Congrats to Tony and Pete. Both of you guys enjoy your new Ricks!
T, you definitely need a Cii back in the herd!
JETGLO should officially be renamed JETGLO ROCKS! 
