Re: What's my 71 4001 worth
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:39 am
those prices for the 72 and 73 were very low imo....good for you! 
. The deals are out there. Especially with the ****** economy .Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum
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Re: What's my 71 4001 worth
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:49 am
Thanks . I was really happy and very lucky . The deals are out there. Especially with the ****** economy .
. The deals are out there. Especially with the ****** economy .Re: What's my 71 4001 worth
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:23 pm
Yup, $1400 for 72 is a steal. If, it's all correct that is...
The 71 in question is certainly one of the best around, and as I mentioned you can source the hardware, making it a super example with that finish...
The 71 in question is certainly one of the best around, and as I mentioned you can source the hardware, making it a super example with that finish...
Re: What's my 71 4001 worth
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:18 pm
No Ric I've ever played comes close in tone to my '72 4001, and I've probably played hundreds. However regardless of this - YMMV - (and I'm a player, not a collector), the full width crushed pearl, screw top high gain, checkered binding and walnut wings on the small headstock make a '71/72 far more desirable for me than a new one, not for reasons of collectability, but for aesthetic reasons.cassius987 wrote:Right but are you a player or a collector? If you're into them for playing, the new ones are just as good. (I would say better but I know many here will say I'm wrong about that.)
Re: What's my 71 4001 worth
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:21 pm
+1. If I wasn't also suffering with the credit crunch I'd have that off you in a flash; my favourite period and features (although I'd sell the horseshoe onwints wrote:That's a really nice example of what is a very coveted version of Ric bass. Beautiful aged FG, in far better condition that most, and that's a huge plus, original walnut wings, and flat grovers/bridge. Effectively, if you want a decent vintage Ric bass, this has to be considered.
Yes, the pickguard and p/ups aren't original, but you can find them, and then you will have one of the best vintage Ric bass guitars around.
You possibly might get anywhere from $3K-4.5K, even in this market, with the HS pushing up the price, but personally, I'd be looking to keep this bass as long as I could...
).Re: What's my 71 4001 worth
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:22 pm
Mr. Meaty wrote:I paid 1400.00 and 1050.00 for my 72 and early 73 respectively just in the last six months .
You, sir, are possibly the luckiest man alive.
Re: What's my 71 4001 worth
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:11 pm
I know 
Re: What's my 71 4001 worth
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:13 pm
The 72 is a mapleglo and was complete when i got it sans case. The april 73 needed grovers wich i had two sets sitting here.
Re: What's my 71 4001 worth
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:21 pm
+1henry5 wrote:... (although I'd sell the horseshoe on