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Awaiting my Desert Gold 4003
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:35 pm
by Lj_gtr
G'day guys, as this is my first post in these forums please forgive my amateurish approach to this. I've just recently purchased a Desert Gold 4003 from the states and it is currently waiting in Melbourne for it's final journey to Adelaide. Got the old message on the tracker yesterday saying the a Government agency has requested a quarantine of the item. Was a tad nervous when I saw that but after reading some posts from seasoned users I'm not as concerned.
I fell in love with the DG as soon as I saw it and my decision, although tough, was made. I am waiting very impatiently and just want it for the weekend as I have a few gigs to play and want to let her sing.
I had a few questions:
1) is there an official number of how many DG 4003's were made
And
2) does anyone know of any in Australia
Cheers Ryan
Re: Awaiting my Desert Gold 4003
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:59 pm
by libratune
Welcome Ryan!
No official count on how many 4003 DGs were made, but there are 10 listed on the Register, including a 5-string and an 8-string:
http://www.rickresource.com/register/in ... celebrity=
Re: Awaiting my Desert Gold 4003
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:42 pm
by ricmic
Ryan, congrats on the new bass. Post some pics when you can. Mark
Re: Awaiting my Desert Gold 4003
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:10 pm
by rickenbrother
Welcome to the forum, Ryan and congrats on your 4003!
Re: Awaiting my Desert Gold 4003
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 1:12 am
by gellkeller
Welcome aboard Ryan. Congrats on your purchase.
There was one for sale in Sydney several years ago that had been gigged quite extensively and was looking a tad tired.
Re: Awaiting my Desert Gold 4003
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 2:28 am
by Lj_gtr
Thankyou for the welcome guys. I have found this site very helpful since discovering it. I've even told our lead guitarist to join as he owns a MB 360. He's the one that got me onto getting a Ricky ever since my last bass (ernie ball musicman stingray) was stolen from my car after a gig. Thank god for insurance
Definitely will post photos once she has arrived
Ryan
Re: Awaiting my Desert Gold 4003
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:27 am
by T.A.R.
Welcome aboard Ryan! and congrats!
Re: Awaiting my Desert Gold 4003
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 9:48 am
by berth
No answer to your questions from me, but Congratulations and Welcome to this forum!
Re: Awaiting my Desert Gold 4003
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:13 am
by teeder
Welcome Ryan!
Re: Awaiting my Desert Gold 4003
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:55 am
by woodyng
Welcome to the clan,Ryan!
Re: Awaiting my Desert Gold 4003
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:56 am
by cjj
Ooh Desert Gold! Nice color! Congrats and welcome to the RRF!
Re: Awaiting my Desert Gold 4003
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 11:33 am
by coolingitdown
Nice acquisition! Congrats!
Please share some photos when it arrives. We'd love to see them!
Re: Awaiting my Desert Gold 4003
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:13 pm
by legato
Congrats and welcome to the forum!
By the way, you don't really own it untill we see pictures
Re: Awaiting my Desert Gold 4003
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:55 am
by doctorwho
Welcome, Ryan!
I have a 330 DG, and it is absolutely gorgeous. Please be sure to post a picture or two of your 4003 DG when you get it.
Re: Awaiting my Desert Gold 4003
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 2:17 pm
by marc61
Welcome Ryan. Hope you DiG your new DG. Can't wait to see pics.