My latest addition - 4003 BurgundyGlo COTY (2002)

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CatHead
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My latest addition - 4003 BurgundyGlo COTY (2002)

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Hi guys,

Just thought id post a few pics on here of my latest acquisition - a well looked after 2002 Ricky 4003, in that year's Colour Of The Year, BurgundyGlo. Those of you who know me on here or from other bass forums probably know that ive had a hankering for BurgundyGlo for a long time, Cliff Burton obsession and all that! Couldnt find a 4001 or 4003 for love nor money (and I was prepared to spend A LOT of money on the right one) and then by chance a helpful soul on a UK Bass forum pointed me towards this lovely instrument which was residing in Germany. So, after about, oooh, an hour of deciding whether I shoudl or shouldnt, I pulled the trigger on this - even though I had obviously never played it... which is one of my golden rules of guitar buying, you gotta play it first! Well, im glad I did break the rule in this case, as this is a BEAUTY and it plays like a dream. Its now 10 years old but you really couldnt tell, its got a minor dink at the top right of the body on the binding but other than that its in splendid nick. "Made In America" sticker still present and correct, still had the unused warranty card in the case, the manual, and the Ric cloth - unopened!!!

Anyway - here it is. I am so pleased with it :P :D :) :o Particularly the flame effect on the headstock, thats just yum.

As it arrived in case with candy...
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Better look at the BurgundyGlo through to the wood...
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Close up of the flaming effect on the headstock...
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And sat next to it's new friend, 1350w of Ampeg!
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1975 Ric 480 Jetglo
1980 Ric 4001 BurgundyGlo
1982 Ric 4001 Cream
2002 Ric 4003 BurgundyGlo COTY
2010 Ric 620 FireGlo
2015 Ric 4003S JetGlo
2017 Ric 4003 British Racing Green Ltd Ed
2022 Ric 4005XC Amber FireGlo
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Sweet! Congrats and enjoy it! :)
JETGLO should officially be renamed JETGLO ROCKS! :-)
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That is one sexy bass! congrats and enjoy man. I've always wanted a BG Ric as well. Cliff Burton is pretty much the reason I play bass and play Rics in the first place.
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Re: My latest addition - 4003 BurgundyGlo COTY (2002)

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Steve,

Very nice! Burgundy is very cool!! Best of luck with it. Nice amp rig as well! I bet that shakes the neighborhood pretty good!! :lol: :lol:

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Still looking good Steve. :D
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Hey Mark - how did I guess you might appear on this thread? once again, thx for the heads up buddy... the beer's on me! :D
1975 Ric 480 Jetglo
1980 Ric 4001 BurgundyGlo
1982 Ric 4001 Cream
2002 Ric 4003 BurgundyGlo COTY
2010 Ric 620 FireGlo
2015 Ric 4003S JetGlo
2017 Ric 4003 British Racing Green Ltd Ed
2022 Ric 4005XC Amber FireGlo
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It must be cracking bass for you to still be buzzing about it. Nice!
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Sweeeeet! Congrats!
8) 8) 8)

Love the Burg... One'a these days, I'm gonna get one...
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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That's a beautiful bass. I know you will enjoy it. Nice amp too!
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Sweet bass!

Is that a 6X10? If so, how do you like it?
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Thanks all for the comments!

Kevin - the 610 is amazing. With the port on the bottom its a real trouser flapper, but those 10's make sure you get nice bright highs too. Cant recommend them highly enough, fairly easy to move about with handles each side, plus a rollbar and a kickplate with heavy duty castors.
1975 Ric 480 Jetglo
1980 Ric 4001 BurgundyGlo
1982 Ric 4001 Cream
2002 Ric 4003 BurgundyGlo COTY
2010 Ric 620 FireGlo
2015 Ric 4003S JetGlo
2017 Ric 4003 British Racing Green Ltd Ed
2022 Ric 4005XC Amber FireGlo
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Sounds good!
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My latest addition - 4003 BurgundyGlo COTY (2002)

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That is a very nice BurgundyGlo bass !! Enjoy ! :)
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Had that same bass and in an act of insanity from me, I sold it !!!! Damn I do stupid things sometimes.... Well, in this case, I bought a V63 so it is not all bad I guess !!!

That burgundy bass is simply awesome !!! Enjoy !!! I miss mine so much !
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Burgundy is also quite sweet in the fretless version! :)
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