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Ric 4004LK

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:44 pm
by Col Bez
Hi guys hope all is well, just wondering if anyone can help out.
I’m selling a bunch of my Ric basses 4001/ early 4003

But I have a Ric 4004 LK in 100% showroom never been touched condition along with all Ric paperwork as certification.

The thing is I really haven’t a clue what it’s worth nowadays , I don’t fancy putting it on eBay cos of scammers etc
Any help appreciated
Many thanks

Re: Ric 4004LK

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 4:08 pm
by lumgimfong
Wow! That is super rare.
Interested to hear how you got it!

Ricresource says historical pricing according to what they have seen, based on a sample of three sales is:
min - $5769 average - $10324 max -$14000

Re: Ric 4004LK

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:20 am
by Col Bez
Thanks for your kind reply and figures, I bought it many years ago from my closest friend but he never has played a note on any instrument but loved the carving and guitar , I asked him for first refusal if he ever wanted to sell it and the day arrived so I bought it and it’s never been touched since.
Through medical illnesses I can’t play guitars or basses anymore so thinking of off loading . It’s not a financial thing it just that seeing them tends to get me down , guess like having a Lamborghini on the drive with no driving license :)
I guess I’ll keep and pass it down as the value is similar to what I paid, I knew I paid over the odds but love it and being a rare Ric

Re: Ric 4004LK

Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2022 9:28 pm
by Korladis
Col Bez wrote: Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:20 am Thanks for your kind reply and figures, I bought it many years ago from my closest friend but he never has played a note on any instrument but loved the carving and guitar , I asked him for first refusal if he ever wanted to sell it and the day arrived so I bought it and it’s never been touched since.
Through medical illnesses I can’t play guitars or basses anymore so thinking of off loading . It’s not a financial thing it just that seeing them tends to get me down , guess like having a Lamborghini on the drive with no driving license :)
I guess I’ll keep and pass it down as the value is similar to what I paid, I knew I paid over the odds but love it and being a rare Ric
Sorry to hear that you can no longer play because of medical reasons. That would really make me sad, too. Hope you're doing okay otherwise.

And yes, the 4004LK is one of the most beautiful instruments Rickenbacker has ever made, to my eyes.

Re: Ric 4004LK

Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2022 9:48 am
by jdogric12
Im normally loathe to recommend facebook, but right now the best place is a group on there called Rickenbacker Market Watch. Many heavy hitters are weighing in on things. The group has grown, so there are a few idiots who think a 2014 4003 MG is impressive, but they get put in their place pretty quick.

Re: Ric 4004LK

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2022 12:18 pm
by lumgimfong
You mean their asking price is too high? I see used 4003 advertised for crazy prices in the 2500$ range on Facebook marketplace. I can get them for 1700 4003s and 1900 for 4003 new at my local shop. I don’t get it.

Re: Ric 4004LK

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2022 3:01 pm
by jdogric12
OP, convince us this is real please. Spidey sense is tingling in the wake of new scam tactics.

Re: Ric 4004LK

Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2022 11:44 am
by blueflamerick
jdogric12 wrote: Sat Aug 13, 2022 9:48 am Im normally loathe to recommend facebook, but right now the best place is a group on there called Rickenbacker Market Watch. Many heavy hitters are weighing in on things. The group has grown, so there are a few idiots who think a 2014 4003 MG is impressive, but they get put in their place pretty quick.
Also a large number of overopinionated blow hard know-it-alls.

Re: Ric 4004LK

Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:48 pm
by jdogric12
blueflamerick wrote: Mon Aug 15, 2022 11:44 am
jdogric12 wrote: Sat Aug 13, 2022 9:48 am Im normally loathe to recommend facebook, but right now the best place is a group on there called Rickenbacker Market Watch. Many heavy hitters are weighing in on things. The group has grown, so there are a few idiots who think a 2014 4003 MG is impressive, but they get put in their place pretty quick.
Also a large number of overopinionated blow hard know-it-alls.
There is that. it's clear to see why prices have jumped for some and not for others :)

Re: Ric 4004LK

Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2022 8:03 pm
by squirebass
jdogric12 wrote: Sat Aug 13, 2022 9:48 am Im normally loathe to recommend facebook, but right now the best place is a group on there called Rickenbacker Market Watch. Many heavy hitters are weighing in on things. The group has grown, so there are a few idiots who think a 2014 4003 MG is impressive, but they get put in their place pretty quick.
That's so funny, a 2014 4003 MG is impressive! Now, if they could see MY 2009 4003 MG....it would literally change their lives! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Ric 4004LK

Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2022 2:44 pm
by jnbass
Damn!

Love those LK!

Re: Ric 4004LK

Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2022 3:38 pm
by jps
:shock:

Re: Ric 4004LK

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:35 am
by GGomez
Would love the opportunity to get my hands on the 4004LK if it’s still available or if anyone else has one and willing to sell

Re: Ric 4004LK

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:04 am
by Col Bez
Hi guys
I’m so sorry for the vast amount of email I’ve received about my Lemmy and not replied too. My sincere apologies to everyone but I’ve been seriously ill and for the foreseeable future.
My Lemmy is still as it was , never used and totally untouched.

Hope that everyone is well