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Walnut wings yes, but add @ 50 to 75% for that...
That is if it's got a long peg head.

"70s 4001 basses are very cool ... I just can't see paying $5000 for a bass from the 70s ..."

I totally agree with Jeff on that.

"Walnut wings anybody?". You bet. It's one of the reasons I own two 1970 21 fretters.

can't find a 21 fretter-that I can afford.

I'll have ta settle for this.

Decisions, decisions!

I inquired about this beauty, and received an offer to trade the Rick with a cash kicker for my Jazz Bass.

I don't gig the Jazz anymore because what it's worth, and it doesn't have THE sound, but it's been in the family for 30 years.
The Rick is beautiful and has most of the early goodies. I really wanted a earlier one with walnut wings, preferrable a 21 fretter, but what are the chances of one of those coming along, and how much more $$$'s?

Aaaarrrrgggghhhh!!!!
Kevin

Jared, what color is that TRC? Gold? Looks really nice with the maple and walnut. Are the strings gold colored too? I assume the tuners are gold hipshot?

I believe Jared's bass is a Lemmy, Jack.

Ahh, thanks John.

I may be a bit late on this, but I don't feel the new necks are any stronger than the 70's ones. I have a 4003 out of the box for a week and have had to re-adjust it 4 times. The new ones just have rods that are simpler to adjust.It is a fact that a multi laminated/ grain opposed neck is more resistant to bow than a flat-sawn single piece neck.
To each their own. I love the old ones and appreciate the new, but I don't think any one is better; I just have to throw down more (willingly) for the old.

Hi All, this is my first time to ever forum anything. I have sat in the shadows watching this eclectic gathering of humor, pathos, wit, intellect, wisdom, information, compassion and down right camaraderie for almost a year. I haven’t felt I could contribute anything of worth to this austere body until now. I am the original owner of a ’74 4001 (paid $442), looking very much like the one pictured in this thread. I have had round wounds (settled with D’Addario EXL170s) on it for most of its life (about 28 of its 32 years). In that time I have tweaked the trusses twice. I have never had an issue with keeping it in tune and the neck is in fine shape. I have played Fender, Gibson, Hofner, Carvin, Alembic and a host of others – the 4001 Ric is where it is at. The low profile neck, tonal range, just plain ole kickass sound not to mention the elegant, timeless lines, make this, IMHO, the best bass alive. I run it stereo and mono, depending on the venue, and nothing else out there is capable of what the Ric does (as we all know). I also picked up a 4003 5s and have gotten acclimated to the string spacing. It looks and feels different than the 4001 (as one would expect), but still a sweet bass!! I love them both – the 4001 being my slight favorite. $5K for an unplayed bass – too rich for my blood. Sad, I think, it has never made music. That is a true desecration. I hope someone gets it that will play it. Sorry about the ramble – my first time.

I do like your style, Tom. Welcome to the Forum.

I agree Tom, a Rick bass vintage or modern IS where it's at. A TRUE classic, timeless and if looked after, a keeper for life. Keep yer Fenders, Gibson et al!
Rickenbacker Forever.....

Welcome Tom, interesting and informative first post!

Welcome Tom! Did you happen to make it to MARF last November 5th, in Winchester?

Thanks for the welcome. Nope, missed it I'm afraid. I heard of it afterwards - story of my life sometimes. Just too much personal stuff was happening at the end of last year. Is there a mailing of some sort as to when that type of function is held?