72 4001 MapleGlo

walrus · Post by **walrus** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 7:22 pm

Check out this 1972 MapleGlo 4001. A bit pricey but looks great.
72 RIC 4001 MapleGlo

Select "Just Came In!" and it is listed under Thursday November 11.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:40 pm

Yes, that price is a bit over the top for that bass. It is beautiful but $4000 is too much.

henny · Post by **henny** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 2:41 am

Gorgeous! I echo Ted a la the price.

Man I LOVE 72' 4001s!

jps · Post by **jps** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 5:23 am

What does this dealer think he has, the Holy Grail of '72 4001s? (Oh oh, he said Holy Grail!) Here comes the barrage!

henry5 · Post by **henry5** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:22 am

Nah, he can't have it cause I've got it...

henny · Post by **henny** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:39 am

Uhm... I think you mean me...

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 8:13 am

Wrong again, I've got it...LOL

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 8:39 am

On a more serious note a Fireglo 1972 4001 sold for just over $2600 on ebay, which is more in line IMHO of where these basses are going in terms of a realistic value....I suppose someone could spend $4K on one of these, if they wanted it bad enough. They're not going down in value, that's for sure...

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 11:33 am

i dont know where they come up with them but they sure do find them as for the the price they are always way out there im sure it will go.

walrus · Post by **walrus** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 2:34 pm

The price is quite steep but it sure looks good.
I agree that the $2000-2600 range sound more realistic.
Funny, but I have also called my RIC the "Holy Grail" when I found it and I paid alot less than $4000. It's been posted before, but here it is.

squirebass · Post by **squirebass** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 2:45 pm

Wow, and I didn't pay anywhere NEAR any of the prices you guys are talking about when I bought my '71 model 21 fret a year or two ago... I just can't believe how the prices of these seem to be rising!

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 3:04 pm

Bob, I'd put your '72 in the 'holyer than most' category due to it's early neck design..nice bass you've got there.

jps · Post by **jps** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 3:55 pm

We never get tired of seeing great Rickenbackers. I really like the more rounded edges on your headstock, Bob.

squirebass · Post by **squirebass** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 4:32 pm

That is a beautiful bass, Bob, unquestionably a "Holy Grail"... And the fireglo burst is to die for, I never get tired of seeing these!

walrus · Post by **walrus** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:22 pm

Gene, Let's see the 21 fretter! I've heard much about the elusive 21 fret version on this forum. Was it an experiment or special order? What years was it offered?
FYI, mine was born in Sept. 1971 and has a bit of flame, especially on the neck. I've noticed that quite a few from this era are flamey.