Unbelievable! 4002 On the Way!!!!

basse · Post by **basse** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:12 am

It finally happened! I was offered a 4002 and I just finished paying for it. It should be here in Toronto mid next week. Before you ask, I checked out the story, addresses, history etc. before I paid so that I was certain it was a legit offer.

I am soooo pumped!!! It's a 1978 MG.

All I can suggest for anyone else is keep posting WTB: Rickenbacker 4002 everywhere that you can find because sometimes it actually pays off!

basse · Post by **basse** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:19 am

Chris P - I hate to say it but it's probably a good thing that I didn't buy your Seagreen V63!

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:32 am

Good score, David. She's a beaut!

lars · Post by **lars** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:33 am

Look at the backside! Nice wood!

henny · Post by **henny** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:49 am

Sweet score, David - good on ya.

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:51 am

Great job....congrats!

(backside + nice wood = I'm outta here

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86kubicki · Post by **86kubicki** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:23 am

Georgeous wood - well done David! Did you find it here in Canada?

basse · Post by **basse** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:59 am

It came out of a small town in Texas. The owner got it as a Christmas present from his folks when he was getting into music in the late '80s. He's building a drag racing car (he owns a hi-performace garage) and was looking for ways to pay for some related equipment. I guess he's turning an old hobby in towards his new one.

Lucky, LUCKY me!

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 12:44 pm

Great score! It appears to be completely intact.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 12:51 pm

Hey David....that's okay...turned out good for both of us!!!

I'd rather have the 2 than the SG!!

Great score!!

basse · Post by **basse** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:04 pm

Ted, I was wondering... Was the 4002 the only Ric bass that used Schaller (or these Schaller looking) tuners?

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:11 pm

The only production Rick basses I have seen those Schallers on are the 4002, 4008, 4003S/8, and the various 4004 models. They may have been a custom option back when such things were possible.

bottom4 · Post by **bottom4** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:14 pm

Very sweet David!!!

Congrats and enjoy!!! Play her hard

Hey - did all 4002's have walnut wings? I don't thing I ever picked up on that before!

cheers!

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:23 pm

Every one I have seen does. On the 70's headstock the wings are very narrow.

wints · Post by **wints** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:41 pm

Very nice David. I placed a few WTB ads last year for one, and didn,t get any replies. They are great basses. I wish RIC would go back to an ebony board and 21 frets for a fretted and fretless bass. 24 of course would be even better...