Pictures of your ric bass

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 3:57 am

Those are sweet, Erik. I think I need a Blackstar! Did the Blackstar come with a chrome jack-plate and front pickup or were those swapped?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 4:44 am

Erik ... how do you like the 2030? ... I love my '86 2030 ... the pickups are awesome ... and the necks are nice and slim ...

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:27 am

now that's what I call flamed maple!

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:30 am

Does the blackstar's serial number end in 8711?

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 2:15 pm

The Blackstar has a chrome jackplate and neck pickup bezel. Mine has the silver disk type knobs instead of the vintage style ones.

blueflamerick · Post by **blueflamerick** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 3:58 pm

Thanks to you all for the comments.

The 4004cii doesn't have walnut wings, but the body is the maple-walnut-maple sandwich.

The Blackstar came with the chrome jackplate and neck pickup surround. I believe the bridge pickup cover for these is also chrome. Anyone know for sure? No Jaymi, that's not the serial number. Mine is about 630 earlier.

I love the 2030s. I definately play them the most. I got the Fireglo 2030 from Tom Gallo from what I remember. He didn't like the weight. I don't mind. It's got some finish checking going on, as well as slight belt buckle rash and the average nicks and dings. I scored the white '86 2030 at the Guitar Center in Boston during a July 4th sale for $200. The had advertised it as the Rickenbacker Gumby model. This is definately my favorite of the 2, the neck is slightly thinner front to back and side to side, plus I've worn it in quite a bit. It's got some nice discoloration from resting my forearm on it. This sucker really cuts through a band and sounds really good on tape. I've always gotten a comment about how killer it sounds when recording.

The 4001 FL was an Ebay score. It had a Badass brigde that I took off as soon as I could score a real bridge. I've been thinking of putting a vintage style pickup in this one.

I got the flamebass from John Slog's Guitar Villa about 10 years ago. I saw it and had to have it. You can see about quarter inch of the original fireglo finish underneath the pickguard. It also has Martin tuners, exactly like the one on my Martin EB-18. I guess they make sense as replacements when you realize that I bought it in my hometown of Nazareth PA. The flame bass is definately my baby. I even got blue flames tattooed around my right wrist. This one plays like a champ. Even whimpy guitarists find it a breeze to play. Oh yeah, the best part of the flame graphics are on the back.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:43 pm

Here is a link to my RIC's. I just purchased a 4003 MB from Mike Parks that is not pictured.

http://www.rickbeat.com/gallery/briansimer/

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:47 pm

Even though it isn't a bass, I also have a 325C58 JG not pictured

ratso · Post by **ratso** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 6:56 pm

My 1st Rick Bass new to me this week!! Can't put her down and my wife won't let her sleep with us! I guess it's going to be another all nighter!

1968 Ricky 4001 in gorgeous fireglo! Even has a little blistering action to the back and neck!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 6:58 pm

THAT is the way fireglo should be!!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 7:26 pm

here's some pics of another '68 ... http://www.3dentourage.com/425/68-ric-2.htm

ratso · Post by **ratso** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 7:50 pm

Jeff that is thee coolest FG finish I have seen. In fact, it was your pix that lit my fire to go find one. I think I first saw it on the Fireglo thread along with Bob, Jeff's, Pauls and the two Ken's and from that moment on I knew I had to have one. You guys inspired me and made me a much happier guy this week! Thanks for all you guys suggestions, patience and inspiration!!

bottom4 · Post by **bottom4** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 3:04 am

I agree Chris!

walrus · Post by **walrus** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 6:28 am

Ron,
What a great find! You couldn't get a more perfect 1st RIC. Like all of us here, you will soon be addicted. Your pictures have inspired me to take mine out and play for a bit. Gotta Go.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 10:52 am

Ron-

Whoa!