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I'm checking out Ebay and there's a nice Monty brown 4003FL, but the seller is starting it at $1525 with a buy now at $1599. It's a nice bass but is it worth that much?

No

I agree with Bob. I had emailed that seller the first time he listed that Monty Brown 4003 FL. I made a reasonable bid on that bass. He never replied. This is the third time he has listed it. I would still love to get it, but his price is too high. If it was fretted he might get his price (not from me). I think most people are not looking for a fretless.

Toni Cabibi just sold his mint fretted 4003 MB on ebay for $1500. I was surprised it went that high.

I think that's kinda high too. I'd figure $1200 tops for a used 4003FL. If he listed it three times at that starting price- wouldn't it cost him $15 per listing?

When I was looking for a "beater", for a new project, I ended up paying $900.00 for a mint 05. I could not find a "beater" any cheaper.

$1200 is about what figure for the 4003 MB FL also. It probably would be about $15 each time he had listed it. He could have taken me up on my offer in the first auction and got it over with already.

I'm beginning to think there is any such thing as a "beater" price for a Rick anymore.

Last year I went into my local music shop and saw a 1989 4001S beat to hell, Ruby Red for $600. I thought to myself who would pay that much for a rick with most of the paint chipped off. It was really my dream bass if it was in nicer shape. About 2 or 3 days later I went into the shop to get a second look and it was GONE! Now I'm sorry I didn't pick it up. I was thinking $400 would have been a good price. I guess my Rics are a good investment. But I really just want to play them.

Keeping with the thread, also posted in the FOR SALE section.... "Ask and you shall receive"...I tried that on the Mrs once and she added......"a lump on your head"

Forum Special: Mint 2004 MG 4003. Rough case. $975.00 shipped, fair enough price?

No issues...NOT A BEATER. Bass is MINT-case has seen better days.

Email for pictures and info to the address in my Profile.

Tony: That is a fantastic price.

Prompt: DO IT!

Thank you Peter!

Like the commercial says..."membership has its privileges"!

I own a pretty heavy lady (about 10lbs.): 4003FG from 1997 (Serial no. V0 xxxx), that I bought then just in a near mint condition with a vintage case, all together for 750,- US$!!! As a friend brought it over to Germany, I even saved the shipping costs. This bass, beside it's weight is the best Rick I ever played (...and that were quite a few...) in terms of sound and playability.
However she does not have quite the 4001 bite. So I'm still looking for a light weight 4001...
The guy I bought my 4003 from was a church a brother, down south and I also mainly use it for our worship band in our church. However she also likes to ad her pounds to R'n'B of the other band I'm playing with. For the care of my spine I then bought the TR4004Cii from Marc Henson which is only even less than 8lbs. for only about 1200 Euro which is another steal over here in EU. However I still did not obtain the bite of a 4001 with that one and the "baseball"-neck of the 4004 is something else too. I also never sold a Rick except to other serious players and never over 1000 Euro, no matter what restoration I invested.
Most of these guys still play them and love 'em.

*BUMP*

Keeping with the thread, also posted in the FOR SALE section.... "Ask and you shall receive"...

Forum Special: Mint 2004 MG 4003. Rough case. $975.00 shipped, fair enough price?

No issues...NOT A BEATER. Bass is MINT-case has seen better days. If no interest in 24hrs, off to Ebay with a much higher BUY IT NOW plus shipping.

Email for pictures and info to the address in my Profile.

A guy at work is selling his 1986 4003 (the color is a solid red with black hardware. Is that ruby red?). I think his price is in the $1200 range. I inquired just because I'm not used to Ric's on those types of places. If anyone is interested I can forward pics and info their way.