I bought it. Now what?

baltimucho · Post by **baltimucho** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:35 am

I won this 4003s:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4713&item=3780178827&rd=1

To me, this is the closest I'm ever gonna get to a v63. Plus, I don't have to worry about refinishing it... Do I?

This model isn't something spectacularly rare is it? Neck-thru, skunk stripe, R-O-S?

I think I have the best of all worlds in a 4003s. I envision this bass refinshed in white. Any concerns anyone have?

Thanks!

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rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:42 am

Yes, you got me by $10 on that one. It is unusual in that it has a 3 piece neck blank. I am guessing that it is a transitional piece, a factory experiment, or it was built specifically for someone. The neck slab is tapered like other 4003s so it probably did not start off as a 4001 - which has a straight (rectangular) neck slab. The dark fingerboard is quite nice too. R-o-S is a deluxe feature but it does appear occasionally on non-deluxe instruments. If you should decide that you don't like it, please let me know.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:44 am

Just out of curiosity, what was your max bid? I had considered $925 but opted for less. Would that have changed the outcome?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:46 am

you bought it now what???

uuhhh play it ...

baltimucho · Post by **baltimucho** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:52 am

Ted - Yes, your bid would've changed the outcome. Only cuz I wouldn't have had time to place another bid. I bid $900, but would have been willing to go to $950.

Thank goodness you didn't say, "Oh man! You got RIPPED!" =)

So... Would I be destroying it with a refinish?

Jeff - HA!

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thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:54 am

Refinish in Fireglo !!!

Then play it !!!

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:56 am

That would look great refinished in non-yellowing white. It would be kind of a shame to hide the skunk stripe and the grain though. I have always wanted a white on white Ric and have often thought about a translucent type white where the grain would still be visible.....that would be the best of both worlds IMO.
BTW....Nice 's' model, enjoy!

baltimucho · Post by **baltimucho** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:59 am

I'm also interested to see if it has the flat, folded truss rods, or the newer ones.

I'm hoping for the newer ones. I already have a 4003 with the old ones.

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baltimucho · Post by **baltimucho** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 5:00 am

Maybe I can refinish it in white and leave a "burst" on the back to show the skunk stripe! =)

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teeder · Post by **teeder** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 5:19 am

Nice bass!
I'd leave it as is and play the he!! out of it.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 6:10 am

It is probably one of a kind. I would leave it alone.

baltimucho · Post by **baltimucho** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 6:18 am

I figured you'd say that... Dang it.

Well, it's GONNA get some reversable mods... Toaster and a Sergio/Jared Slipper! Oh yeah, and some allen-head saddle screws.

I guess this means I'll have to keep my '82 4003 project I just refinished in tung oil and paint IT white!

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jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 8:13 am

I'd also leave it alone and enjoy it.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 8:39 am

It is a November of '84 bass so the rods should be the new style. I always forget the date but I think the new rods started in September of '84.

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 9:06 am

That one is stunning, unusual and in excellent shape. My vote is no re-fin. I have a 1987 4003S. It is my favorite. I like my v63, but this one has its own cool sound(and a more comfortable neck) that I think I prefer to the v63s horseshoe. I'd say keep an open mind. Play it a while before you decide to change the pickup.