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Mission, should I choose to accept it....
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 1:59 pm
by 4003
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 2:03 pm
by dswp
1967
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 2:09 pm
by sloop_john_b
When did they change the pickguard? Early 70's?
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 2:09 pm
by henny
He's right!
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 2:10 pm
by ajish4
WoW.
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 2:12 pm
by dswp
Could be early 68.
I base this on the caps and tuners.
Anyone else???
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 2:18 pm
by 4003
Wow you guys are fast and good! I have never owned a "vintage" Ric before but I have learned that the caps, tuners, pickup spacing, inlays, etc. can ID a year or set of years. So, I guess I took the proper photos.
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 2:18 pm
by cheyenne
If the pickguard is real, its at least pre-'73.
I assume it has a horseshoe??
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 2:21 pm
by dswp
Bob, a nice project bass.
If you pass on it, please let me know.
If you don't mind me asking, what is the seller looking for it?
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 2:22 pm
by sloop_john_b
For reference, Jeff Rath's September '68 4001:
http://www.3dentourage.com/425/68-ric-2.htm
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 2:24 pm
by beatlefan
Buy it!!
Pickguard looks real.
I think Dave is right...67 or '68
YIKES.....and you KNOW there are more of these out there....
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 2:29 pm
by jwr2
That looks a lot like my old 1968 4001 ...
http://www.3dentourage.com/425/68-ric-2.htm
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 2:38 pm
by wints
I would say an early 68, not a 67. The fireglo is getting darker like my Dec 68 not the more lighter 67 type like Ken had with his 4001S.
Pot codes (if original) should nail it down.
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 2:44 pm
by loendmaestro
Nice! A worthy resto candidate!
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 2:50 pm
by 4003
The bass in not currently in my possession. I found it rummaging around the back storage room of a local music shop. The shop owner believes from memory that the bass used to belong to the local high school many years ago and he remembers trading a P-bass for it in the late 70's. He forgot it was even back there. What you see in the photos is all there is - no bridge pickup. I have not talked money with him yet but I know he will not let it go too cheap. He is so tight, he squeaks when he walks!
