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Rick Identification please
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:12 pm
by baba
Hello folks, new here.
Can you let me know whether this Rick is legit and if so, what model, era, and price range:
http://s134.photobucket.com/albums/q109 ... cpix/Rick/ I have an opportunity to buy, but I know there are lots of fakes and don't want to get bit. This would be my first Rick.
Thanks!
Re: Rick Identification please
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:17 pm
by rickaddict
That's a 4003S. And I'll guess it's an '87 or early '88. I ORDER you to buy it. It will be the best sounding, best playing and most comfortable Rick you'll ever play.
Price range? Should be around $1500, give or take a couple hunge.
Re: Rick Identification please
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:19 pm
by rickenbrother
Welcome to the forum, Ross. That bass is a 4003S in mapleglo with black trim. Looks like a very nice one. What's the serial number? That will tell you when it was made.
Edit: You just beat me to the post, Jeff!
Re: Rick Identification please
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:24 pm
by baba
He said it was 87. So $1000 is good?
Re: Rick Identification please
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:24 pm
by rickaddict
rickenbrother wrote:
Edit: You just beat me to the post, Jeff!
Oops! Must be a slow day at work for me again!
Re: Rick Identification please
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:25 pm
by rickaddict
baba wrote:He said it was 87. So $1000 is good?
BUY IT!!!
If you decide you don't want it, flip it to me!
DIBS
Re: Rick Identification please
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:27 pm
by cjj
Welcome to the forum! Yup, that's a 4003S, nice looking too, pretty grain in the wood. I've always been a fan of Mapleglo & black trim. $1000 is a STEAL! Buy it NOW before he finds out what it's really worth!
Re: Rick Identification please
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:31 pm
by baba
YOOHOOO!!! Come to papa! Daddy's got a new bass in about 2 hours. You guys rock. I'll have to hang here now that I'm an owner. I've owned many basses, but never a Ric.
Re: Rick Identification please
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:38 pm
by rickaddict
Congrats, Ross!
And welcome!
Go pick 'er up!
BTW, I have her twin. And I'll be gigging her tonight. I prefer chrome/white to the black hardware/plastic though, so I swapped mine out:
http://rickresource.com/register/user_i ... llsize.jpg
And I'm serious with my offer, BTW!
Re: Rick Identification please
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:40 pm
by baba
Thanks again fellas. Off to the bank. Just in time for rehearsal tomorrow, but I'll have to wait until next Saturday for a gig.
Re: Rick Identification please
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:42 pm
by cjj
You will NOT be sorry...
Re: Rick Identification please
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:59 pm
by just_bassics
Paint it Yellow! (Sorry, just saw Squire in concert this week
)
Welcome, Ross! Another "S Club" member - Congrats!
Re: Rick Identification please
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:54 pm
by baba
Yeeeeeehawwww! Just plugged her in. I was ready for the killer tones, but the playability and build quality shocked me. Amazing bass all around and evidently a great deal. Missing the pickup cover, but I'd likely remove that anyway.
Not sure if it's an original case. It looks the age, but no markings I can see. What do the cases from this period look like?
Re: Rick Identification please
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:14 pm
by captsandwich
Black tolex, blue plush liner.
Hell of a deal, congrats.
MG/BT is what all the cool kids play.
Re: Rick Identification please
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 12:33 am
by ken_j
Welcome and congrats! Nice grain and patina on this bass. The seven screw tailpiece is a plus.
