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Decisions , Decisions, Decisions..
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 3:52 am
by thinneckrick
Ok , So if you had your choice between the two Wich would you all Take ? an 81 fireglo 4001 S or an 86 Ruby glo 4003 ? They are both in about equal condition . The 4001 has a nice thin neck the ruby has a freak neck almost like a jazz bass.Do you all feel there is a large price difference or about Equal ?
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 4:00 am
by loendmaestro
I've been having major GAS for an S lately, so I'd go with the 4001. I'd feel the price should be comparable. One is an unusual model & the other is an unusual color.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 4:08 am
by dswp
I'd say the Ruby is worth more due to the rarity of the finish.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 4:11 am
by rickaddict
That's a tough one. I think it all comes back to which one you like better. The '86 has the better truss rods, better tuners, and the 7 screw tailpiece that won't lift. The S is, well...an S! Both cool basses.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 4:46 am
by bob_atherton
Jeff, to me, but only me, that would be a no-brainer. I would go for the '81 S. That is because I love FG's, skunk stripes and the whole 'S'mojo. YMMV.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:41 am
by marc67
I'm with you on this one Bob. The S would be my choice.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:55 am
by lowendbob
The 4001S FG.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:59 am
by shinynewtoy
The S in a second!
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:17 am
by jwr2
Get the Ruby!!!
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:20 am
by vito
With apologies to Jared.....
Get 'em both. Let the creditors decide....
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:27 am
by leftyguitars
Hit the plastic and get both!!!
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:34 am
by tomg
Esssssssss.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:37 am
by j_gary
I'd go with the 4003 if she is going to have to earn a living. If semi retired is her fate, the 4001s wins.
****, changed my mind, get both. Settled, now wasen't that easy?
(This is the type of thinking that keeps me single even though I'm pretty) pretty ugly
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:25 am
by alanz
Since the 4001 is merely an S and the 4003 is the full, proper, complete Rickenbacker bass as Zeus intended them to be, with shark fin inlays and ultra-biutchin' Rick-O-Sound the choice is clear, methinks.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:50 am
by brian
Looking at your comments in your post about the necks and your username, its my opinion you have answered your own question.