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Rickenbacker 88' 4003
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 6:03 am
by Scientist
hey y'all!
I'm about to buy a Rickenbacker 4003 made in 1988, and I just wanted a bit more detailed information about the production year, and about.. well, everything usefull you could possible tell me about it!
Here's a full picture, if you're interested in more detailed pictures, i'll add them.
Thanks!
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5503/rick01.jpg
Re: Rickenbacker 88' 4003
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 6:39 am
by MiroN
This bass is in Italy!
Beautiful!
I know bambibau, I have bought my white 4001 from him.
Re: Rickenbacker 88' 4003
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 6:50 am
by Scientist
MiroN wrote:This bass is in Italy!
Beautiful!
I know bambibau, I have bought my white 4001 from him.
actualy it's in the netherlands now! It sure is a beautifull bass, can't wait to play it!
Thanks for the reaction!
Re: Rickenbacker 88' 4003
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 7:02 am
by MiroN
I can say when you buy a white one, you actually get 2 colors over the years!
Look my 4001 Pics
http://www.rickresource.com/register/vi ... 6order%3D4
P.s.
The garden is the same!!!
Re: Rickenbacker 88' 4003
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 7:11 am
by Scientist
Yeah you mean that yellowish colour it turns to when it's getting older? I love that! It has this vintage way of looking cool! Absolutely amazing!
Re: Rickenbacker 88' 4003
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 8:15 am
by jdogric12
'88's play well, with a nice thin neck. Not nearly as thin as an early 73, but still really good.
Re: Rickenbacker 88' 4003
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 10:16 am
by rickaddict
jdogric12aolcom wrote:'88's play well, with a nice thin neck. Not nearly as thin as an early 73, but still really good.
My July '88 4003 has a neck that is
smaller in girth than my July '73 4001. Not sure about the front to back thickness. Anywho...I think you pretty much can't go wrong with an '88 unless that 5 screw tail starts to lift. But adding the extra two screws isn't a big deal and will look right at home, especially on an '88.
It should have a strong, small, adjustable neck; nice, strong, full-sounding, clear pickups; and no 1970's transistor radio-sounding bass-cut capacitor to annoy you. You done good!
Congrats!!
Re: Rickenbacker 88' 4003
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 1:10 pm
by Scientist
Super! Sounds like i'm making a good deal here!
Thanks for all your comments!
Re: Rickenbacker 88' 4003
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 3:06 pm
by jdogric12
My old 88 4003S JG (now in the capable hands of "Ben Brown") had a 7-screw tp.
