Where did you get your 4005

los_sentidos · Post by **los_sentidos** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 1:49 am

Come on- make us all jealous and let us know where you picked em up!

And when was the last time you saw one for sale?

basse · Post by **basse** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 1:57 am

From Hoboken Vintage. It was listed on eBay. I thought it was priced way too high so I sent Jim a note with an offer just in case it didn't sell. It didn't sell and I got it for $100.00 more than I'd offered him (plus shipping).

Last one I saw for sale was one that someone here in the forum pointed out at about $5,000.00 at some store in the states.

rickinroma · Post by **rickinroma** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 2:08 am

Voltage Guitars, Hollywood, nov 1992, during a holiday in the States.... they had two '67MG 4005... the one I purchased and a WB one... I went for the new style body one...I don't particularly like the WB...
before that I'd looked for a 4005 for almost a couple of years (unfortunately there was no internet and online stores) finding just another one in a shop somewhere in the USA writing a mail...they sent me a picture...mint conditions, dark Fireglo, 1967, WB... "only" 4.200USD in 1992!...I thought they were crazy...
I haven't seen personally any other 4005 .. but I am not surprised since they are so rare in Europe..maybe I am the only lucky guy here in Italy. When I am on stage other musicians usually stare at my 4005 wondering what the hell I am playing

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 3:27 am

After putting out wanted ads on every guitar website known to man, Gary's Classic Guitars answered my need and is now holding the mortgage on my first one, a '67/FG...

My '67 4005/WB FG was purchased privately just last weekend from a fellow in Ohio. He was only it's second owner and had it refinished twice...It currently has a 1 year old "newer" fireglo finish, which is fabulous!! The purchase price of this one sort of eased the pain of my earlier purchase....

I know the pics have been beaten to death, but for those few who haven't seen them yet.....

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 3:32 am

Always nice to see the Ladies Chris ..... great pics !!!

rickinroma · Post by **rickinroma** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 3:33 am

I am not tired to look at yr pictures, Chris

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 3:36 am

I believe there is a '74 JG sitting in the Hollywood Guitar Center just BEGGING to be purchased by a forumite.....

rickinroma · Post by **rickinroma** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 3:40 am

you know, Chris, I emailed them twice.....no answer.
they must be very angry since they aren't RIC dealers anymore LOL

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 3:47 am

That and the price is up around $4500 or $5000, too high !!!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:08 am

$5400.00

They know they are very hard to find.....
Even if they are using the new Vintage Guitar Guide, they are out of line on a '74....BUT, I guess it depends on what it's worth to the BUYER....I WAY overpaid on my first one, but I've got it and I'm happy(the wife isn't) and I'll play it till either I or the 4005 wear out!! ..

rickinroma · Post by **rickinroma** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:14 am

I am not too interested in paying 5000USD for it since I have my 60s MG already..but they aren't doing nothing to encourage my interest

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:01 am

Chris-

Hey no puffin in the Forum!

Great shot of a two fisted rocker...

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:24 am

Thanks, Jared....they are fun to play!

As far as the puffin,......the next time you see one, maybe you'll think about this forum....

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 10:10 am

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 10:11 am

Mine needed a total restoration. I bought it from Tony Blair at a super price, had someone work on it on and off for about a year and a half and then RIC stepped up to the plate and sprayed the BB finish for me.