<i>"It has never been played for a whole song

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 8:29 pm

What a shame!

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rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 10:19 pm

So was the guy in an band that only played medalies?

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 10:20 pm

not even a whole verse...

grayk · Post by **grayk** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 12:17 am

Maybe he didnt play on the chorus !

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 1:21 am

I wonder who his "Friend" is at Rick who "kept an eye on it during manufacture"? Puh-leeze!

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 1:21 am

Hehehe... DO IT!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 2:07 am

instruments are made to be played and not worshipped ...

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 3:54 am

Jeff, I agree...play them!!! Play them live, play them studio.....just play them,they are not meant to be put under the bed so the shrine can grow!!

relayer · Post by **relayer** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 4:03 am

Mine is probably as pristine as that one, AND I know where the COA is. It *has* seen a whole song though - The Gates Of Delirium!

Actually, the only reason mine is in shrine mode is because I've been working insane night shift hours for the last few years, and playing out isn't an option right now. I *really* look forward to the day I can hit the stage with it though - I obviously am going to try my damnedest to keep it immaculate, but I dont plan on getting rid of it anyway, so Closet Classic value isn't a consideration in my case (no pun intended).

henny · Post by **henny** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 4:33 am

Squire needs a 4004Cii-8 to replace his old Ranney... how cool would that be. Trans Red of course.

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 6:31 am

Jaymi, Jeff, I agree with you both.

By all means don't abuse them, but play them, it's what they were made to do.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 7:06 am

Buy TWO, shrine one and play the heck out of the other!!

No, I'm not a Rickenbacker employee....

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 7:17 am

....I'm still kicking myself for not ordering two 4004LK's. It would be great to gig one and know that there is one safe at home "just in case".
I play all my Rics at gigs and with the exception of some chrome wear on the treble p/u mounting ring from where I rest my thumb they all could pass for "new". It is a shame when Rics get stored and not used (for only the sake of keeping them new).....no reason a bass/guitar can't get used regularly and remain in good condition.....except laziness/abuse.

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 7:58 am

It's probably from all the blood Brian, blood is fairly corrosive on metal ......

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 9:03 am

The reserve is $3100.
Without the certificate, I wonder how much it will go for?
Place your bets.