Its time for an NBD (or should that be NRD?) post from me
Id been after one of the new 4003S's for a while but getting hold of them in the UK at the moment is a bit like trying to find golddust... particularly if you want Jetglo or Fireglo. Finally came across one at a dealer's (Nick's Guitars in Wetherby, top marks to him - great dealer experience) and took the plunge. Its a great bass indeed... but what really sold it to me was the fretboard on it. Dont think ive ever seen a nicer looking board on a Ric - the first photo with less flash shows how the dark grain sets it off a bit better, but the picture of all 3 Rics together really shows off the "swirly" effect on the fretboard at its best.
With no further ado... the pictures! Only a few, and my camera skills arent that great, apologies for that. Obviously had to include one of me giving it a thump (hadnt even taken the sticker off, haha!) and a little shot of my collection all getting acquainted together.
Steve
Yes that CR fingerboard is quite lovely. 
