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Case for a 4003
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:05 pm
by SnappyFerret
I am thinking about buying a 2000 4003 that lacks a case. So far on the internet I have been able to find only the vintage silver cases for sale. I see the Ric 330 molded case for guitars sold separately, but no 4003 molded case. Has anyone seen the molded bass case for sale or do I need to shell out for the vintage silver case if I want a Ric case?
-Mark
Re: Case for a 4003
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:42 pm
by cjj
If nothing else, you can have any dealer order one, list price for the molded one is $269, the vintage is $299, so only $30 difference. I bought a new vintage bass case for right around $200, so you can extrapolate what a molded one should probably cost...
Re: Case for a 4003
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:35 pm
by johnallg
Mark, someone here might have one they'd part with so you could ask in the Rickenbacker Needed forum, or you could contact Chris at POTR or Mike at TRP/Music Connection to see about new.
Re: Case for a 4003
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:07 am
by rickaddict
Oddly enough, the best price I've found on new plastic molded cases is more than the Musician's Friend price on the silver vintage cases.
Re: Case for a 4003
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:51 am
by beatlefreak
I like the reissue silver cases better, anyway.
Re: Case for a 4003
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:12 pm
by SMR 78
johnallg wrote:Mark, someone here might have one they'd part with so you could ask in the Rickenbacker Needed forum, or you could contact Chris at POTR or Mike at TRP/Music Connection to see about new.
+1 - I had Chris at POTR order me a molded case for transporting whatever one I'm using to gigs and rehearsals. I'm more comfortable with my Ricks snug in the molded case and I'd rather not ding up my vintage cases (the '78 case is already battle worn).
Re: Case for a 4003
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:30 pm
by SnappyFerret
Yes, Chris at POTR did indeed quote me a price on one. It turns out, though, that I stumbled upon a 2004 4003 that came with its case (and looks unused) so I passed on the 2000 4003, for which I would have had to buy a case.
Re: Case for a 4003
Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:59 am
by SMR 78
Congratulations on the new bass, Mark!
Re: Case for a 4003
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:10 am
by ilan
4000 Series Rics fit in 70's Fender "amp logo" cases.
Re: Case for a 4003
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:39 am
by ken_j
ilan wrote:4000 Series Rics fit in 70's Fender "amp logo" cases.
+1. I used my '62-3 P bass case for my "68 4000. It fit very well.
Re: Case for a 4003
Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:04 am
by SnappyFerret
SMR 78 wrote:Congratulations on the new bass, Mark!
Thanks, Scott. I used the bass last night at practice for the first time and was very pleased. Tonight I adjusted the truss rods, the bridge height, raised and lowered the appropriate sides of the pickups, and adjusted the saddles, and now she's just perfect. What a gem!