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Maple Glo 4003, '09 vs.'14
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:12 pm
by 59jazz
I'm new to the Ric family and am considering a clean 2009 4003 Maple Glo. I have also talked with the guys at Wildwood Guitars and discovered that for $300 more, I can get a new one shipped. Are there any structural or quality control differences between the 2009 and 2014 models? If they're the same, I'd most likely go with the '09 because after 4-5 years of use, it seems to be a very sound instrument with minimal scratches and wear.
Thanks for your input!
Re: Maple Glo 4003, '09 vs.'14
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:43 pm
by Searay
It's difficult to pass up a brand new 2014 4003 with a warranty through Wildwood, POTR or Dave's. Just sayin'....
Use the Force, it will guide you to the new one...
Re: Maple Glo 4003, '09 vs.'14
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:46 pm
by aceonbass
I'm not sure what year RIC went to the new two piece necks and full width inlays, but if it was 2009 I'd go for the used one. If it was 2010, I'd go for the new one.
Re: Maple Glo 4003, '09 vs.'14
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 6:44 pm
by legato
aceonbass wrote:I'm not sure what year RIC went to the new two piece necks and full width inlays, but if it was 2009 I'd go for the used one. If it was 2010, I'd go for the new one.
+1
Re: Maple Glo 4003, '09 vs.'14
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 6:53 pm
by bassduke49
Dane!
Re: Maple Glo 4003, '09 vs.'14
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 7:49 pm
by 59jazz
What's wrong with the 2010's?
Re: Maple Glo 4003, '09 vs.'14
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 7:51 pm
by jps
aceonbass wrote:I'm not sure what year RIC went to the new two piece necks and full width inlays, but if it was 2009 I'd go for the used one. If it was 2010, I'd go for the new one.
2008 for the FWI
2011 for the 2-piece neck
IIRC
And,
Welcome, back, Dane!!!
Re: Maple Glo 4003, '09 vs.'14
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:20 pm
by aceonbass
My 2010 4003 has a 2-piece neck, and my former 2010 4004 did as well, so they had the stronger necks. The MID paint on them was another matter entirely...
Re: Maple Glo 4003, '09 vs.'14
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:23 pm
by aceonbass
bassduke49 wrote:Dane!
Paul!....
Re: Maple Glo 4003, '09 vs.'14
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:32 pm
by jps
aceonbass wrote:My 2010 4003 has a 2-piece neck, and my former 2010 4004 did as well, so they had the stronger necks. The MID paint on them was another matter entirely...
Thanks for that correction, I didn't think it went that far back.
Re: Maple Glo 4003, '09 vs.'14
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 12:41 am
by 59jazz
The seller of the '09 sent me the ser #....it's manufactured date is the 50th week of '09, so it does have the 2 piece neck. Think I'm leaning towards the '09.
Re: Maple Glo 4003, '09 vs.'14
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 7:31 am
by cheyenne
I wondered when the 2 piece necks were phased in. Good to know, I'd go with the new one.
Re: Maple Glo 4003, '09 vs.'14
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 1:34 pm
by ram
Dane, man! So good to see you again!
Re: Maple Glo 4003, '09 vs.'14
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 2:57 pm
by aceonbass
ram wrote:Dane, man! So good to see you again!
Good to be seen Tom!
Re: Maple Glo 4003, '09 vs.'14
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 6:23 pm
by Lefty4003S8
aceonbass wrote:ram wrote:Dane, man! So good to see you again!
Good to be seen Tom!
Dane: I wondered where you were.....
Everyone: MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!