I will be taking delivery of a new 4003 FG (hopefully tomorrow). In anticipation, I visited my local authorized RIC dealer for a couple of required parts.
I've owned a few Ricks throughout the years and I'm most excited about my first FG. I've been Rick-less for a few years now and it's great to be back in the club.
Pics to come.
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“'What was that note?' I told him it was a B natural, the third of G dominant 7 going back to C minor, and I can't talk while I'm playing so don't ask me any more questions." - Ron Carter to Miles Davis
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Glad for you! 
Errrr,you don't like the standard straplocks?
Errrr,you don't like the standard straplocks?
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No, Woody, I've always liked the vintage-style strap bolts in terms of functionality and aesthetics.woodyng wrote:Glad for you!
Errrr,you don't like the standard straplocks?
Excitement is building...
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“'What was that note?' I told him it was a B natural, the third of G dominant 7 going back to C minor, and I can't talk while I'm playing so don't ask me any more questions." - Ron Carter to Miles Davis
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A fellow Cheesehead?
Author: "The Rickenbacker Electric Bass - 50 Years As Rock's Bottom"
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Yes, sir. Still have to get the book, Paul. I paged through it recently at Barnes & Noble. Very impressive. I'm in Milwaukee. Any chance I could score a signed copy?bassduke49 wrote:A fellow Cheesehead?
“'What was that note?' I told him it was a B natural, the third of G dominant 7 going back to C minor, and I can't talk while I'm playing so don't ask me any more questions." - Ron Carter to Miles Davis
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Sure! I'll be coming down to MKE tonight on several missions (from OZ). Wanna meet up? The only time I have to be somewhere is 7pm. Holler back at me on e-mail, and we'll talk: pboyer2 AT wi.rr DOT com
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And it has arrived.
Close up pics to come.
Close up pics to come.
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Looks great Jay! Congrats. 
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Stopped by to meet Jason Wagner (aka Jay Michael) early this evening and get him a signed copy of the book. What a great young man and returning Rick bass enthusiast. Welcome back to the fold and hope to read more from you here on the RRF! Enjoy the book!
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Thanks, Paul. It was a pleasure meeting you and I appreciate you taking the time to visit. I started reading the book and couldn't put it down. I even brought it with me to work so I can read a little bit during the lunch hour. It is chock full of info and certainly the definitive field guide on the Rickenbacker bass - until there's a Volume II, of course. You should be proud of such an achievement.bassduke49 wrote:Stopped by to meet Jason Wagner (aka Jay Michael) early this evening and get him a signed copy of the book. What a great young man and returning Rick bass enthusiast. Welcome back to the fold and hope to read more from you here on the RRF! Enjoy the book!
Seriously, if you're a forumite and you don't own this book, you need to get it a.s.a.p.
The new 4003 is currently at the luthier's shop for a set up and I will definitely post more detailed pics when it comes back. I'm also excited to gig with it for the first time next Thursday (the 26th).
“'What was that note?' I told him it was a B natural, the third of G dominant 7 going back to C minor, and I can't talk while I'm playing so don't ask me any more questions." - Ron Carter to Miles Davis
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fantastic book with superb pics.
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NICE new bass Jay!!!! Lookin' GOOD!!!!
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