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Hi guys,

So, you guys were SO helpful with informing me about my Shadow, that I wanted to see if I could get some help identifying my two other Ricks. I looked up the serial numbers on here, but it only tells me what month and year the bass was manufactured. I'm so terrible with my Rick knowledge, that I don't even know what style basses I have... When I got them, MANY years back, I just knew that I LOVED the way they sounded and the way they look!

So, here you go... have at it!

PS - once I get ya'lls feedback, I'm going to register all 3 of my Ricks.

Serial # YF-0738, June 1985, Black:


Serial # UG-2410, July 1981, Burgundy (was hard to get a good shot of the color - it looks black in most of the shots I took):

THANKS in advance for your help!

Katherine, the JetGlo '85 is an early-style 4003. The truss rods are the old style (loosen rods, move/hold the neck, snug up the rods) but instead of adjusting at the headstock they adjust at the body end, thus the split pickguard. The Burg is a late 4001 model and a beauty too.

The first one in Jetglo (what you called black) is the first type of 4003 which can be quickly recognized by the 2 piece pickguard.

The second one in Burgundy is a 4001S and I really loving that one. That looks really sweet!

Ya just beat me, John!
But the BURG is a 4001S.

Sure is a 4001S. How'd I miss the dot fretboard??

mmmmmmmmm........ I'm diggin' that burgundy 4001s. Nice basses.

Very cool!

Just in case you wanted to see my other "items"...

I have a Fender Strat Guitar, but didn't think all you Bass guys would wanna see that one.

How's the action on the Washburn?

SERIOUSLY jealous of your burgundy 4001S!

And I think the Shadow is "the best bass for metal".

Now, get out there and rock these beauties!

Ummm, uhh, Kat..... you should consider coming out to SCARF this year (do a search on SCARF). You could bring along one or two of those beautiful basses (especially the BURG). Phoenix to Southern California isn't that far a drive, is it? Heck, we sometimes get folks from AU/NZ. Or Europe. THOSE are long drives. Tom

beatbyrd wrote:Ummm, uhh, Kat..... you should consider coming out to SCARF this year (do a search on SCARF). You could bring along one or two of those beautiful basses (especially the BURG). Phoenix to Southern California isn't that far a drive, is it? Heck, we sometimes get folks from AU/NZ. Or Europe. THOSE are long drives. Tom

Definitely! I'm planning on coming from Montana and another guy may show up from Kansas, so yeah, AZ's cake! Plus I've heard it's a great time!

A burgundy 4001S...

So jealous!

badeggs wrote:A burgundy 4001S...

http://www.protias.com_pictures_super_20troopers_mother_20of_20god.jpg

So jealous!

Where'd you find that photo of CJ?

jps wrote:

badeggs wrote:A burgundy 4001S...

http://www.protias.com_pictures_super_20troopers_mother_20of_20god.jpg

So jealous!

Where'd you find that photo of CJ?

Close, but not near enough moustache...