The 4003S is back!!!

[rickboy88]

I haven't been checking/posting much lately, but I must chime in on this thread. It's great to see that the "S" has been brought back. I've felt that there has been a decent demand again, especially more recently. I still love my two from 1982, especially my #1 Ric (in the avatar) purchased new in '84.

[ReluctantBass]

Just ordered mine from Pick of the Ricks. Jetglo, baby! I already have a Fireglo 4001V63, an early 4001CS, and one of the new Guitar Center 4003S Specials in Mapleglo.
Very excited. Probably like some of you, I went to the Rickenbacker website today and saw the 4003S listed, with no "discontinued" by it. Lo and behold, pickofthericks.com had a number of them on order. Get them while you can for a great price from those guys!

[lordblackmore]

I haven't gotten a new instrument in at least 5 years. I ordered a 4003s the day after they were announced.

I'll back in the bass fold soon enough (or not soon enough )

[bassduke49]

Welcome, Thomas!

[ram]

Welcome, Thomas!

What Paul said!!!

[Kopfjaeger]

Add me to the list!! Just pre-ordered a Walnut S from PotR!

[NFB-418]

Can I even ask for dealer recommendations on this part of the forum?

Thanks!!!

Best prices on Ricks that I've found is Dave's Guitar in LaCrosse, WI. I recently bought a new 4003 FG from Dave for a VERY good price.

[teeder]

I've got my "S" basses covered, so most-likely I won't be getting one of these, but I'm glad to see they're back.
Good job RIC!

[squirebass]

If you'd sell me some of that Rick-O-Candy you were posting on this thread last week, then you could get one, Kevin!!!

[RickyBubba]

I'm tempted, but wanna see what real street pricing turns out to be....

[aceonbass]

The only way to see what street pricing is going to be on any new Rickenbacker instrument is to email a RIC dealer for pricing.

[teeder]

If you'd sell me some of that Rick-O-Candy you were posting on this thread last week, then you could get one, Kevin!!!

[cassius987]

Demand may temporarily leave these as expensive as a 4003 (or more!) -- it's all up to the dealers to decide. Many have sold 4003s for around $1450 in the past, though that seems to be the low water mark, and I'll be surprised if these are any cheaper than that to begin with.

[aceonbass]

That's okay. I can wait. I learned my lesson long ago about over paying for stuff because the seller knows how much I want it. When the dust settles and the collectors have all over paid, I look forward to paying around $1400 for one of these.

[knavel]

I've never bought a new Rickenbacker before. I have read that the company can take some time to fill orders.

If the deposit is paid today does anyone have any idea when to reasonably expect delivery?