Still yearning for a 4005....

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 5:26 pm

Hey Jim, enjoy that beauty but pleeeaaassse, clean up the bridge

docbass · Post by **docbass** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 5:54 pm

Hey Jim, congrats! Good thing I live in NY otherwise I would have been there as well! Your good luck still hasn't cured my interest in one of those things. Does it sound as good as it looks?

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 3:09 am

John the bass is stunning, well worth the wait I think.

bottom4 · Post by **bottom4** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 3:17 am

I agree Scott!

John, one sweet bass!

Hey, what comes after 4004? Oh yeah! 4005!

Cheers

paul_yan · Post by **paul_yan** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 4:21 am

Congratulations, Jim!
Nice to know Claude's baby stays in the family.

John,
The 4005 Blue Boy is way cool.
Congratulations on bringing her back to life.

dave4004 · Post by **dave4004** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 6:20 am

(Sniff) I love happy endings!

claudel · Post by **claudel** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 7:51 am

Congratulations Jim

I'll miss it.

Don't forget to grab copies of the pix on my website if you already haven't.

Claude

jal · Post by **jal** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 10:10 am

I happy you were able to connect & it worked out for the both of you guys, it's nice to see the Bass stay in the family ,
Cheers,

BTW , How was Voxfest?, anyone take any photos?

paul_yan · Post by **paul_yan** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 7:32 am

Jaime,
Here's a thread at Voxtalks containing photos.

And participants' reports.

dminer · Post by **dminer** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 9:39 am

Wow, that is one beautiful 4005 Blue Boy...I really like the gold Truss rod cover with the light blue, Have you considered adding a matching Gold Pickguard? Congratulations, David

docbass · Post by **docbass** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 10:20 am

Congrats Jim, I think you have landed one of the most beautiful bass instruments ever designed or created. I am so envious, but happy for you! Ain't life grand?

Now, why can't we get Ric to add some qualified luthiers to their payroll and turn out some nice RIs of such wonderful instruments? Heck, I'd even buy one made in Japan under license from Ric! I've got a Fender RI that I love, so why not a Ric?

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 12:21 pm

David, actually the truss rod cover on the 4005 BB is an original white one that has turned that goldish color. The bass was a total mess before it was restored.

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 4:30 pm

It sure is looking fantastic now JWilli.

claudel · Post by **claudel** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 5:15 pm

Jwilli

Yours turned out great..

Did Ric do the finish?

Claude

docbass · Post by **docbass** » Thu Oct 09, 2003 6:05 pm

Well wouldn't you know it. A 4005 turns up on eBay and we're starting the fun off at $2,500. Now what's a fella to do? I just brought home a new fireglo 4003 tonight. Figures!