4003 Used Prices

webhead · Post by **webhead** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:07 pm

Now that RIC has offered the new basses with that vintage tone push/pull thingy, would we be seeing older basses decrease in price?

chefothefuture · Post by **chefothefuture** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:16 pm

I would think that with the number of improvements
to the 4003, the earlier ones might slip some, but not much.
I think the walnut ears are a big plus.
If they ever put checkers and full width inlays back, watch what would happen...

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:26 pm

The quantity of orders might go through the roof!

throw_this_away · Post by **throw_this_away** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 2:06 pm

Yes yes let the prices go DOWN (as I sit back, rub my hands together and salivate).

webhead · Post by **webhead** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 2:13 pm

That's what I thought, the prices on the older 4003s would decrease because everyone would want the newer ones...

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:42 pm

Quote ... "Now that RIC has offered the new basses with that vintage tone push/pull thingy, would we be seeing older basses decrease in price?"

I still can't figure out why a good used 4001/4003/4004 would sell for more than $900 ... unless it is a rare model of some sort or really old classic

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:47 pm

Just my opinion that the prices of the used ones are as high as they are is that some people do not have the patience to wait for a new one and well as some people don't realize where to look for a new one...some people, a combo of the two reasons.

If there is a bass with checkered binding and full width MOP inlays, it would probably be in the possibility of a V68. If a V68 did go into production, I'm assuming there would probably be a demand for one like there is for the C64. If there was a V68, it might be limited production, but either way, I doubt that would make the price of used ones would come down. If RIC could get 4003's out faster, prices on used ones might come down, but that might compromise the great quality that goes into a 4003.

I think demand for a 4003 is already through the roof.

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:50 pm

I agree with Jeff on this one....I was glad when my 4003's sold for $900+ but I just don't get it.

I honestly don't see why there is such demand for 4003's when there seems to be virtually no interset in 4004's so I guess I am just out of touch all around!

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:53 pm

...hey Brian, don't forget the 4004 convert in the making right here!!

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:01 pm

You don't count.....you've had your Cii5's for some time. You've already seen the light!

jon · Post by **jon** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:33 pm

I'm not sure as I really like the walnut headstock wings on a mapleglo, but I'm not so sure on the other finishes. I really like the lovely figured maple headstock wings on my 4003. The tone switch is interesting, but in all honesty I prefer the gutsy sound of my 4003 to the vintage tone, although I guess having the option would be nice.

I think demand is so high at the moment that these alterations will have a minimal effect on resale prices. Having said that, if a BBR with vintage tone select came my way, I might be more interested than in one without...

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:55 pm

I don't think prices on "vintage" basses are going to drop, no matter what features new models may adopt. A '60s Strat won't decrease in value just because Fender makes a replica.

One good reason for buying an older Ric is the neck feel. All the newer models, including the 4004, that I have played have big, batty necks. My '73 and Shadow have nice slim necks, which are much more comfortable to play. YMMV.

bobcat · Post by **bobcat** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 8:06 pm

"I honestly don't see why there is such demand for 4003's when there seems to be virtually no interset in 4004's so I guess I am just out of touch all around!"

Hey, if anyone doesn't want their 4004 basses, I'd gladly take them!

zoomduck · Post by **zoomduck** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:31 pm

Amen !! I am lovin my 4004 Cii ! There are some very interesting tones in my new 4004 .

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:24 pm

Here in the UK high prices are just "supply and demand" market levels (same as everywhere I suppose), high import costs don't help.