4003DCM arrivals...

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 3:19 pm

Wow, finally getting to see some good pics of the finish.
I emailed Chris from POTR's, and he hasn't heard anything yet. I hope to have mine sometime next week I guess.
Congrats to everyone that has received theirs so far. They all look amazing.

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 3:24 pm

I took the liberty of making a quick recording of it

http://hc.bloodyvelvet.com/files/55/75spider.mp3

Hope it doesn't give anyone second thoughts about buying one.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 3:29 pm

Sounds cool, Scott! It definitely seems like you're enjoying it.

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 3:36 pm

No case queens for me.

squirefan01 · Post by **squirefan01** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 4:40 pm

Just wanted to mention that I got my bridge pickup adjusted fine tonight, and it sounds much better now.

Great recording Scott!

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 5:28 pm

Ya'll remember Ken Swearingen? Looks like he got his today! Obviously taking the lead from Edgar's sale:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rickenbacker-75th-Anniversary-4003DCM-bass-guitar-New_W0QQitemZ120106005736QQihZ002QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 6:42 pm

Ken wasted no time putting it on ebay!

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:02 pm

WOW! This will be interesting to watch.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:25 pm

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 9:47 pm

Guess it didn't have the thin neck like he wanted.

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 3:51 am

With hands like his, how much different could it be?

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 3:53 am

But makes for a fat wallet

Seriously, I think Edgar's sale was a one shot thing but, we'll see...Collector's are a strange bunch...

Far as I know, Rickenbacker has never made an anniversary issue, or have they?

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 4:00 am

A short while back, I saw a 50th Anniversary TRC on Ebay. John Hall verified it genuine, but I can't remember if he said they were a prototype or if just a handful were made. My memory is toasted.

nukebass · Post by **nukebass** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 4:15 am

I debated on whether I wanted a DCM or not and then, when I decided to get one, didn't really pursue it so I'm stuck without one. If I hadn't just bought a truck, I'd be willing to pay around 3k, but 5.8k? That's a great investment if someone bites!

I'll have to count how many 4004Cii BBRs are made so I can advertise mine (when I get it) as one of X made

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 4:29 am

I really wouldn't have been interested in the DCM so much if not for the fact that I attended the 75th. It was such a great event, it seemed like a natural to get a DCM to go with the fantastic memories.