Do I see checkerbinding?

rick12dr · Post by **rick12dr** » Fri Jul 12, 2002 7:34 am

While on the subject of the Rick site and copy, what about the hype on the V63 bass, where it says something like, "Transported in time from Liverpool in 1963".....You read it yourself in context and think about the copy, but excuse me? Paul didn't get his Rick bass until '65, if I recall any Beatle guitar history correctly. The Beatle guitar collector guys are some of The Most picky guys out there!!

admin · Post by **admin** » Fri Jul 12, 2002 7:50 am

Don: While there can be little doubt that Paul McCartney popularized the 4001 Model in the mid 1960s, it may be that RIC is speaking to a time that predates Paul as well. Afterall, he did turn them down for a while, but fortunately accepted the Fireglo in 1965 which really made an impact on their sound.

ken_james · Post by **ken_james** » Tue Jul 30, 2002 4:31 pm

I just realized that you never know how old that photo is, but I'd be willing to bet that it's a 4003 Shadow, circa 1986 or so.

squirebass · Post by **squirebass** » Thu Aug 01, 2002 11:23 am

Hey Don,
How do YOU know there wasn't someone in Liverpool in 1963 playing a Rickenbacker bass? I mean it could of been some well-to-do kid with a father who made a lot of money and made a lot of trips to the States. Now maybe this kid just had no musical talent and never played anywhere but in his room, and quit after his fifteenth birthday, but... THAT'S the one they're talking about! :->

rick12dr · Post by **rick12dr** » Thu Aug 01, 2002 2:07 pm

I don't Think So........