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4004 LK
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 5:03 am
by heptagram
What are the chances of me ever finding one of these RICs?? I take it I'm going to pay a arm, leg and kidney if I do? Only thing I don't like is the machine heads on this bass, would Vintage RIC BASS Machine Heads fit this RIC?
Re: 4004 LK
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 7:26 am
by dswp
There was one on Ebay for $8,500.00 BIN.
I do not think that it sold. It did not have the Certificate with it, but it was in mint condition. If you were seriously thinking about spending that kind of money, I can put you in touch with another forum member who knows the seller and he can see if it is still available.
It is not a bad price considering that I have seen them sell for $11,000.00
Re: 4004 LK
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 9:05 am
by brianeharmonjr
I think that same bass also got relisted for $7,999 and still didn't sell.
Re: 4004 LK
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 10:03 am
by ben_brown
What did they sell for when they were new?
Re: 4004 LK
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 10:18 am
by incubus2432
If you preordered from a reputable retailer......$1800.
I don't know if the vintage machine heads would fit. I don't have a set handy to compare. Would you get them gold plated or swap all the factory hardware to chrome?
$10K seems to be the going asking price for one with a certificate. Some have gone for considerably less.....it just depends on the seller.
Re: 4004 LK
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 10:27 am
by elysrand
incubus2432 wrote:$1800
That was one of your better investments at that price, Brian!
Re: 4004 LK
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 10:33 am
by incubus2432
elysrand wrote:incubus2432 wrote:$1800
That was one of your better investments at that price, Brian!
My only regret is not ordering 5 of 'em.
Re: 4004 LK
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:34 am
by phlemmy
If only I was into Rics at the time these were being preordered...
Re: 4004 LK
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 5:50 am
by heptagram
incubus2432 wrote:If you preordered from a reputable retailer......$1800.
I don't know if the vintage machine heads would fit. I don't have a set handy to compare. Would you get them gold plated or swap all the factory hardware to chrome?
$10K seems to be the going asking price for one with a certificate. Some have gone for considerably less.....it just depends on the seller.
I would swap all the hardware to chrome as the gold is the only part of the bass I don't like. I would probably put black pots/knobs on it as well. I really want one, but can't afford $10K... could of last year when I sold my house, but not now.... Bump up from $1800 to $10K is crazy... Hopefully some day I'll get one
Re: 4004 LK
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:45 pm
by gareth
Mmmm #26. I thought I paid a lot for it, but the longer I have it, the cheaper that seems to get !