Proud owner of a Rick again!

[MaplegloMatt]

Hi All,
Another newbie to the forum. I just purchased a used 4003s and can't wait for it to arrive. It's great to be a Rickenbacker owner once again!I used to own a '78 4001 that I bought new and used as my main bass though several bands over a 10 year period. Then I sold it to raise some much needed cash at the time and have regretted it ever since. So, finally my wait is almost over.... I'm on the lookout for the UPS truck.
I've been lurking around the forum over the past few months and have learned so much about Ricks that I never knew. This forum is great and It was very helpful in my search for a used bass.
Looking forward to hangin' with all of you like minded Rickenbacker afficianados.
Matt

[paologregorio]

Congrats on your return to the Rickenfold. I've always managed to keep at least one around, and for the past five years...well, let's just say I have a few...

One can never have too many Ricks.

Oh, and I'm calling you out; where's your location? Post your `20! (old CB lingo) Are you in So Cal? We can always use one more bassist for the bi-monthly Rickenjams. Scott can usually only manage 3 hours max, which usually means that poor Joey plays his fingers raw. This last time Pat Hayes did yeoman work, as did Tom "BeatByrd", so if you're local, Uncle Rickensam wants you for the jams! Check out the "So Cal Minicon" thread: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=394331

[rickenbrother]

Welcome to the family, Matt and congrats on being the owner of a Rickenbacker again!

Are you in So Cal? We can always use one more bassist for the bi-monthly Rickenjams. Scott can usually only manage 3 hours max, which usually means that poor Joey plays his fingers raw.!

I got away with playing very little this past time.

[MaplegloMatt]

Thanks for the hearty welcome, guys. I'd love to jam with ya sometime but I'm north of Boston. So. Cal would be a long commute. (I did used to live near Marina del Ray about 25 years ago....but then rambled back home.)

[johnallg]

Welcome Matt. You're going to love that S bass. Easy on the right arm (for righties). Just to get you more anxious to see the big brown truck, here's my '91 S MG:

[s4001]

Welcome aboard! I'm a big lover of the S models.

[jps]

(I did used to live near Marina del Ray about 25 years ago....but then rambled back home.)

Welcome, Matt!

I lived in Mar Vista from '84-'90.

[ram]

Welcome to the forum Matt.... pictures when your bass arrives????

[cjj]

Welcome to the RRF! Pics are a definite necessity!

[MaplegloMatt]

I'll post some pics ASAP. It's an '89 Mapleglo 4003s w/black trim. Very similar to johnallg's. While I can appreciate the look of binding and triangle inlays, I've always loved the dots and contoured body. Macca, Roger Waters, and Chris Squire were all big influences on me when I first picked up a bass back in the '70's and for that reason I've always wanted that look. Don't get me wrong, I loved my '78 4001 (RG3922) and I'd love to locate her again. (I'll check the registry)
It may be time for a new topic but I'll throw it out just for initial reaction from the group but would it be a mistake to try and change the trim over to a white trc/pickguard and chrome hardware? I think that's the look I'm going for but just couldn't spring for a V63.
Matt

[8mileshigher]

Welcome aboard, Matt !!
Enjoy your new Ric !

[T.A.R.]

Welcome aboard, Matt !!
Enjoy your new Ric !

+1

[ricmic]

Welcome Matt, post pics when you get it. Mark

[falconfixer]

I'll post some pics ASAP. It's an '89 Mapleglo 4003s w/black trim. Very similar to johnallg's. While I can appreciate the look of binding and triangle inlays, I've always loved the dots and contoured body. Macca, Roger Waters, and Chris Squire were all big influences on me when I first picked up a bass back in the '70's and for that reason I've always wanted that look. Don't get me wrong, I loved my '78 4001 (RG3922) and I'd love to locate her again. (I'll check the registry)
It may be time for a new topic but I'll throw it out just for initial reaction from the group but would it be a mistake to try and change the trim over to a white trc/pickguard and chrome hardware? I think that's the look I'm going for but just couldn't spring for a V63.
Matt

I say go for it!

I got no H8 mail from the group for modding from MapleGlo to JetGlo (to better honor Mr. Lee, of course )