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Found a RIC bass for $500.00
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:13 am
by bugman
I usually hit garage sales to pick up a guitar or amp or drums to sell for a quick profit either to the local Musicgoround or by craigslist and came upon a keeper this last week. The first thing the gal at the sale shows me is a Fireglo RIC bass. It was a 4003 from 2001 and was in like new shape minus needing the switch cover on the toggle switch and a new set of strings. She wanted $500.00 and said her dad had died and he used to play in a country band.. There was also a Martin acoustic with hardcase,USA Fender strat with hardcase,59 Bassman reissue,Fender twin reverb(minus speakers, and a Peavey cab.. The RIC was cheap but the rest wasn't priced low like the bass. Bought the RIC,had new strings put on yesterday ,and placed an order for the switch tip with Chris at Pick of the RICs and am happy to have a RIC again. The last time I bought something from Pick of the RICS was a RIC C64S that I really wish I had held onto. I almost didn't hit that garage sale. Sure glad I did!
Re: Found a RIC bass for $500.00
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:24 am
by cjj
Good find! Congrats!
I sure wish I had garage sales like that around here...
Re: Found a RIC bass for $500.00
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:04 am
by JWR
Definately a rarity these days. Well worth the trip
Re: Found a RIC bass for $500.00
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:20 am
by s4001
Good find
Re: Found a RIC bass for $500.00
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:47 am
by rickenbrother
Excellent score, congrats! I keep wishing I'd come across a 4002 for cheap at a garage sale.
I know, only in my dreams...
Re: Found a RIC bass for $500.00
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 12:18 pm
by Ontario_RIC_fan
Pics please!
And congrats on a good score!
Re: Found a RIC bass for $500.00
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 12:54 pm
by cjj
Re: Found a RIC bass for $500.00
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 2:29 pm
by rockinrayduke
That is cool. Finding things like that at a garage sale anymore is rare.
Re: Found a RIC bass for $500.00
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:17 pm
by admin
Geoffrey congratulations on the 4003. A terrific deal. It is wonderful that the bass went to someone who appreciates it.
Re: Found a RIC bass for $500.00
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:46 pm
by rickcrazy
Some guys have all the luck!
Re: Found a RIC bass for $500.00
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 6:06 pm
by beatlefan
Congrats on a great find! .... being in the right place at the right time is everything!
I've said it once and I'll say it again....." see ? it really DOES happen"
Re: Found a RIC bass for $500.00
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:04 pm
by aceonbass
Good to know that the $500.00 RIC is stil out there. I've picked up a 610/12 JG and a 4003 JG for $500.00 on Ebay, and a 620 MID for $570.00 on Ebay.
Re: Found a RIC bass for $500.00
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:27 am
by RIC_FACTORY
aceonbass wrote:Good to know that the $500.00 RIC is stil out there. I've picked up a 610/12 JG and a 4003 JG for $500.00 on Ebay, and a 620 MID for $570.00 on Ebay.
Dude, you cleaned up on those
Re: Found a RIC bass for $500.00
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:17 am
by heinpete
aceonbass wrote:Good to know that the $500.00 RIC is stil out there. I've picked up a 610/12 JG and a 4003 JG for $500.00 on Ebay, and a 620 MID for $570.00 on Ebay.
...
When?
Re: Found a RIC bass for $500.00
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:06 am
by aceonbass
heinpete wrote: When?
3-4 years ago. I always kept Ebay minimized on my monitor at work so I could check throughout the day for deals. They don't last long. I once picked up an early 4000 series aluminum tailpiece for $50.00. It was a raw unit that hadn't been finished, so I had to spend a couple hours working on it with files and a Dremmel, followed by a trip to the plater.
