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bottom4 wrote:Simple, buy a 4004...

I can't disagree with that. I love the 4004's, just much harder to find, but they are out there.

I'm in Charlotte, NC

I'm not sure how many posts you need to get a PM, but I sent info in one to you since posting the link here is against the forum rules, I believe.

rickenbrother wrote:

bottom4 wrote:Simple, buy a 4004...

I can't disagree with that. I love the 4004's, just much harder to find, but they are out there.

Louisville, CO must be the exception. Consistent 4004 availablility, 4003s almost totally absent. It has been a blast going up there to try 4004s out every now and then (all have been Cii). Gotta look for those 4003s in Denver.

rickenbrother wrote:

bottom4 wrote:Simple, buy a 4004...

I can't disagree with that. I love the 4004's, just much harder to find, but they are out there.

Oh, here's a couple
http://www.rickresource.com/phpBB3/view ... 6&t=393768
or
http://www.rickresource.com/phpBB3/view ... 6&t=393613

Sorry couldn't resist

Thanks Robert... I was unable to open the links to the posts. Guess I need to make another 96 posts before I can get my security clearance!

rickenwannabe wrote:Thanks Robert... I was unable to open the links to the posts. Guess I need to make another 96 posts before I can get my security clearance!

Sorry Tom, PM sent

cassius987 wrote:

rickenbrother wrote:

bottom4 wrote:Simple, buy a 4004...

I can't disagree with that. I love the 4004's, just much harder to find, but they are out there.

Louisville, CO must be the exception. Consistent 4004 availablility, 4003s almost totally absent. It has been a blast going up there to try 4004s out every now and then (all have been Cii). Gotta look for those 4003s in Denver.

It must be nice to be able to go to a local store to try out a new Rick. There probably isn't a new one (or any Rick) sitting in a store within 50 miles of me.

rickenwannabe wrote:I'm in Charlotte, NC

If you're ever on a visit to Greenville, SC (we're a couple hours south of you) I'd be happy to put a 33 year old 4000 in your hands.

But you'll have to hand it back in the end.

While you're here, you could arrange to check out this 4003 for comparison: http://greenville.craigslist.org/msg/1591366606.html

Hey George - That's not fair! But greatly appreciated! When I can find the time, I'll send you a PM and maybe we can hook up. Thanks!

If I were looking to find the lightest RIC with the thinnest neck, what year(s) 4001 or 4003 would you suggest?

Not one recommendation for a standard 4001.....geez....

Light & thin, I think I would go with a '74/'75 4001. You'd find the most consistent neck profiles in that era - they're very fast, slim necks.

I'd say even '76, at least some of them. My '76 feels just like my '74.

Thanks again guys! I appreciate you pointing me in the right direction.