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The 4001 Double-Trim thing is back
Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 10:39 am
by henny
The rather nice 4001 with the Semi-half-black trim... I've seen this bad boy before, I remember a post on it agggges ago, too. Like last year.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7360627673
I like.
Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 10:50 am
by david_schwab
Some of his "facts"
"Pickups: J-style
...
Country of origin: U.K."
:-\
Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:17 am
by ken_swearingen
I was just in there not more the an hour ago picking up guitar boxes,didnt even think to look in the bass room, damn.If anyone wants me to check this one out let me know???
Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:20 am
by ilan
That's a rare and elegant looking bass. JH said that they did experiments like that. And the starting price isn't outrageous.
Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:38 am
by frode
Or early 80 is closer I think. Didn´t notice it was a 4001.
Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:55 am
by kcole4001
Not a bad price, & it looks to be in pretty good shape.
It's truly sad that they don't have a clue about one of the oldest instrument makers in their own country. It would take all of perhaps 2 minutes on the net to research, not to mention the fact that it says "Made in USA" on the TRC!
I also can't understand why so many dealers won't get involved with RIC. The prices are very good, the quality is excellent, & their popularity seems to grow fairly steadily. How could you lose? Once a discerning buyer plays one, he/she's hooked, though not everyone likes 'em (that's just a personal problem IMO).
Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 12:44 pm
by s4001
Psst. don''t tell them. It was a G*tar Center that sold me my '68 4000 for $400.
Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 1:41 pm
by phlemmy
both of my guitar players work at GC and I am trying to get it shipped here ASAP.
Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 2:56 pm
by rickfan60
That is laminated binding. The binding can be bought as a prepared product or done by hand from multiple pieces. I have no idea which method RIC used here. This feature is definately a curiosity. Perhaps Paul Boyer can get a few moments alone with it for his book. I am guessing that there are not many others like it.
Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 3:05 pm
by phlemmy
if i buy it i'll bring it to the MARC.
Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:34 pm
by ken_swearingen
Sean, Ive got a few friends there do you want me to talk to them on your behalf,its no more then 5 miles from my house.
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2005 1:36 am
by phlemmy
ken, my GC guy is going to call up there today and hopefully have it sent here. if that falls thru i'll take you up on the offer. thanks!
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 10:19 am
by phlemmy
looks like i may have it in my hands by early next week which means i'll bring it to the MARC.
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 10:31 am
by incubus2432
Congrats Sean !!!!
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 10:59 am
by ken_swearingen
Cool!