Where are the 4003?

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu May 10, 2007 12:55 am

Good eye Jerry, and wecome to the forum.

markbass99 · Post by **markbass99** » Thu May 10, 2007 2:22 am

I ordered a jetglo 4004 Laredo in October(06) and was quoted 12-18 months, if it gets here by the end of the year(07) that would be great.

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Thu May 10, 2007 3:37 am

I hope you didn't order it from CME.

markbass99 · Post by **markbass99** » Thu May 10, 2007 4:53 am

Nope, Mike Parks- of course!

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Thu May 10, 2007 5:51 am

Good. I like Mike!

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Thu May 10, 2007 5:53 am

Go JG Laredo!

I bought my ex-TG Cii from Wade's....excellent, smooth transaction. I would certainly do business with them again.

My last few new Rics have come from watching RIC's "recently shipped" section then placing a few phone calls. I got my JG Laredo and TG Cii that way. I certainly got lucky with the 4004's but I see no reason to order a common color 4003 when they go out from the factory at a pretty steady pace.

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Thu May 10, 2007 6:00 am

I like Jetglo Laredos!

grink · Post by **grink** » Thu May 10, 2007 9:54 am

Thanks for the welcome. Actually, I hung around here a few years ago, sold my MB 4003 (ugh!) and split till now. I got the AFG today and it is stunning, actually less yellow than I thought it would be and I like that--quite authentic looking. I'll try to get a pic to you all soon. And by the way, it's good to be back amongst you all.

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Thu May 10, 2007 10:08 am

Welcome back, Grink!

ustabawannab · Post by **ustabawannab** » Thu May 10, 2007 10:30 am

Hey!!!!

I was going to ask Alex if I could check out that AFG with the possibility of switching my deposite over.

Congrats Grink. BTW, same 'ol bridge eh? There were rumors of a new one.

ustabawannab · Post by **ustabawannab** » Thu May 10, 2007 11:29 pm

After checking out Ric's website again, it looks like there will be bunch of MIDs (midnight blue) hitting the market. Even a few AFGs here and there.

They must be rolling up there sleaves to do their artistry on my '07 JG right now.

grink · Post by **grink** » Fri May 11, 2007 5:56 am

Here is a link to a couple of pics of the new 4003. The folks at Wade's did a great job of setting her up and were a pleasure to deal with. I'm hoping that all of you who are waiting will soon have the pleasure of cracking the case and inhaling the sweet smell of a new Rickenbacker very soon!

http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/jgrink/

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Fri May 11, 2007 6:29 am

Thanks for the pics, Grink. And congrats on the cool new Rick.

ustabawannab · Post by **ustabawannab** » Fri May 11, 2007 7:43 am

Here's a pic of my old (ahem) '06 from Wades. It had a improperly seated nut. Wade took care of it himself. You're right, Grink. The guys know what the are doing.
http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/ustabawannab/

rumbush · Post by **rumbush** » Fri May 11, 2007 8:33 am

Jerry that is undoubtedly the nicest AFG 4003 I've seen yet. Sweet acquisition!! Congratulamackations.

I especially like that the fretboard and bindings are not super yellow, or at least don't appear to be from those pics.