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My local authorized dealer checked with Ric on the details and got this:

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4005XC

SKU: 99081

MSRP: $5,149.00



Available in AFG (Amber FireGlo) & JG (Jetglo)

Crushed pearl inlays

Skunk stripe

Vintage Pups

Stereo Out

Checked binding

30.5” scale

Guitar fret wire

Vintage reissue style case
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Its bloody marvellous!
Very nice FG.
Im a big fan of this.

RIC is coming out with fresh and fun stuff finally. I just picked this up from Sweetwater and plan to do a whole V68 cosmetic thing! The satin finish feel is to die for.

ricosound wrote:RIC is coming out with fresh and fun stuff finally. I just picked this up from Sweetwater and plan to do a whole V68 cosmetic thing! The satin finish feel is to die for.

That’s really nice. Congrats!

I wish we could get stuff like this in the UK.

It is 30.5" scale - Ben's Instagram post introducing the models indicated this and every dealer is advertising it as such.

rickenbrother wrote:
I didn't go "elsewhere" for that info.

Sorry Joey, but I've played it.

It's short scale. 30.5"

The pineapple pizza has gone to his head

Guys...I have to say this.

(...and for the record: yes, I have ordered one!)


How is this 4005XC ACTUALLY a 4005...!?

It is virtually identical to the Shaftesbury bass from the late 60's: indeed Rose Morris themselves actually sold a replica of the 4005 that actually was the same but with an F-hole cutout..!?

This one has a different body shape, and is short scale: basically not a 4005.

Can anyone shed any light on this: perhaps I'm missing some little-known "historicals"?

Was this the original intended shape / size when the 4005 was conceived, maybe?


Why not just make the 4005 that we all know and love.......?

RIC offered a couple of "new" 4002 models that were'nt exactly like the originals. The more modern AC models are a step in a different direction, if you dont like the new 4005 body shape, then why did you order one?

The appointments on this bass are fabulous. The CP Inlays look lovely, the return of a skunk stripe and the square heel are fantastic. I think people are getting hung up on the title of the bass more than anything.Im happy about a semi hollow bodied bass being back for sale.
The 330 shape is something ive been wanting in a bass for a long time. Im looking forward to getting one.The wait is the hardest part.Even if RIC made a 4005 RI someone would find fault and moan and complain.
Well done for bringing the 4005XC to production I'm looking forward to it.

cheyenne wrote:RIC offered a couple of "new" 4002 models that were'nt exactly like the originals. The more modern AC models are a step in a different direction, if you dont like the new 4005 body shape, then why did you order one?

Well...I didn't ever say I didn't like the body shape.

It just seems a bit strange, that's all!


I mean....if Ford re-issued the GT40 and it looked like a 1990's Mustang, then people would raise an eyebrow or two, right...?

The 1993plus got the same response.
Why didnt they make a 2 pickup model...
Why did they make the fretboard too big...
I would have bought that if it had this or that.....
Its not the same as a 1993....

Why didnt they make a proper RI.

You cant please everyone but thats life.

Anyone know any details on the XC Cases?

scotty wrote:
Anyone know any details on the XC Cases?

I think they're Tolex vintage reissue (silver / blue lining) ?

I, too, am happy to see all the new neat stuff lately. The "not quite a 4005" thing doesn't bother me. Look at all the foolishness Gibson did in the 60's with Les Paul vs SG... a rose by any other name, right?

That may have sounded a bit harsh. Sorry.

Its just that $4 -$5K is a lot of money to drop on something this not quite to your liking.