Awaiting my Desert Gold 4003

Lj_gtr · Post by **Lj_gtr** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:35 pm

G'day guys, as this is my first post in these forums please forgive my amateurish approach to this. I've just recently purchased a Desert Gold 4003 from the states and it is currently waiting in Melbourne for it's final journey to Adelaide. Got the old message on the tracker yesterday saying the a Government agency has requested a quarantine of the item. Was a tad nervous when I saw that but after reading some posts from seasoned users I'm not as concerned.

I fell in love with the DG as soon as I saw it and my decision, although tough, was made. I am waiting very impatiently and just want it for the weekend as I have a few gigs to play and want to let her sing.

I had a few questions:

1) is there an official number of how many DG 4003's were made
And
2) does anyone know of any in Australia

Cheers Ryan

libratune · Post by **libratune** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:59 pm

Welcome Ryan!

No official count on how many 4003 DGs were made, but there are 10 listed on the Register, including a 5-string and an 8-string: http://www.rickresource.com/register/in ... celebrity=

ricmic · Post by **ricmic** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:42 pm

Ryan, congrats on the new bass. Post some pics when you can. Mark

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:10 pm

Welcome to the forum, Ryan and congrats on your 4003!

gellkeller · Post by **gellkeller** » Wed Aug 10, 2011 1:12 am

Welcome aboard Ryan. Congrats on your purchase.

There was one for sale in Sydney several years ago that had been gigged quite extensively and was looking a tad tired.

Lj_gtr · Post by **Lj_gtr** » Wed Aug 10, 2011 2:28 am

Thankyou for the welcome guys. I have found this site very helpful since discovering it. I've even told our lead guitarist to join as he owns a MB 360. He's the one that got me onto getting a Ricky ever since my last bass (ernie ball musicman stingray) was stolen from my car after a gig. Thank god for insurance

Definitely will post photos once she has arrived

Ryan

T.A.R. · Post by **T.A.R.** » Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:27 am

Welcome aboard Ryan! and congrats!

berth · Post by **berth** » Wed Aug 10, 2011 9:48 am

No answer to your questions from me, but Congratulations and Welcome to this forum!

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:13 am

Welcome Ryan!

woodyng · Post by **woodyng** » Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:55 am

Welcome to the clan,Ryan!

cjj · Post by **cjj** » Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:56 am

Ooh Desert Gold! Nice color! Congrats and welcome to the RRF!

coolingitdown · Post by **coolingitdown** » Wed Aug 10, 2011 11:33 am

Nice acquisition! Congrats!

Please share some photos when it arrives. We'd love to see them!

legato · Post by **legato** » Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:13 pm

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

By the way, you don't really own it untill we see pictures

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:55 am

Welcome, Ryan!

I have a 330 DG, and it is absolutely gorgeous. Please be sure to post a picture or two of your 4003 DG when you get it.

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 2:17 pm

Welcome Ryan. Hope you DiG your new DG. Can't wait to see pics.

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