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72 4001 MapleGlo
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2004 7:22 pm
by walrus
Check out this 1972 MapleGlo 4001. A bit pricey but looks great.
72 RIC 4001 MapleGlo
Select "Just Came In!" and it is listed under Thursday November 11.
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:40 pm
by rickfan60
Yes, that price is a bit over the top for that bass. It is beautiful but $4000 is too much.
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 2:41 am
by henny
Gorgeous! I echo Ted a la the price.
Man I LOVE 72' 4001s!
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 5:23 am
by jps
What does this dealer think he has, the Holy Grail of '72 4001s? (Oh oh, he said Holy Grail!) Here comes the barrage!
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:22 am
by henry5
Nah, he can't have it cause I've got it...
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:39 am
by henny
Uhm... I think you mean me...
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 8:13 am
by leftybass
Wrong again, I've got it...LOL
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 8:39 am
by leftybass
On a more serious note a Fireglo 1972 4001 sold for just over $2600 on ebay, which is more in line IMHO of where these basses are going in terms of a realistic value....I suppose someone could spend $4K on one of these, if they wanted it bad enough. They're not going down in value, that's for sure...
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 11:33 am
by ken_swearingen
i dont know where they come up with them but they sure do find them as for the the price they are always way out there im sure it will go.
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 2:34 pm
by walrus
The price is quite steep but it sure looks good.
I agree that the $2000-2600 range sound more realistic.
Funny, but I have also called my RIC the "Holy Grail" when I found it and I paid alot less than $4000. It's been posted before, but here it is.
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 2:45 pm
by squirebass
Wow, and I didn't pay anywhere NEAR any of the prices you guys are talking about when I bought my '71 model 21 fret a year or two ago... I just can't believe how the prices of these seem to be rising!
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 3:04 pm
by leftybass
Bob, I'd put your '72 in the 'holyer than most' category due to it's early neck design..nice bass you've got there.
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 3:55 pm
by jps
We never get tired of seeing great Rickenbackers. I really like the more rounded edges on your headstock, Bob.
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 4:32 pm
by squirebass
That is a beautiful bass, Bob, unquestionably a "Holy Grail"... And the fireglo burst is to die for, I never get tired of seeing these!
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:22 pm
by walrus
Gene, Let's see the 21 fretter! I've heard much about the elusive 21 fret version on this forum. Was it an experiment or special order? What years was it offered?
FYI, mine was born in Sept. 1971 and has a bit of flame, especially on the neck. I've noticed that quite a few from this era are flamey.