Baby Blue

eddied · Post by **eddied** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 7:06 am

Which dealer would most likely have a 4003 Baby Blue in stock for the best price? Why do they seem so hard to find? Musician's Friend and Music 123 don't even list them as a stock color. Any suggestions? My dream bass would be a 4001S Baby Blue Circa@74.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 7:37 am

You might want to call Chris at POTR or Mike parks to see if they have one on order. It might be too late to order one now as after this year they are not taking any more orders for one and RIC is probably on holiday vacation until Jan 3 or 4. Maybe if there is still Blue Boy paint at the factory, or decide to hold the color over another year like they did with Montezuma Brown.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 7:38 am

You might want to call Chris at POTR or Mike parks to see if they have one on order. It might be too late to order one now as after this year they are not taking any more orders for one and RIC is probably on holiday vacation until Jan 3 or 4. Maybe you'll get lucky if there is still Blue Boy paint at the factory, or they decide to hold the color over another year like they did with Montezuma Brown.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 7:41 am

oops, double post, I messed up editing the first one, just read the second one.

bottom4 · Post by **bottom4** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:12 am

The RIC web site say they’re accepting orders through 12/31 so maybe if a dealer faxes one over prior they will accept it (if they’re closed for the year). I’d also bet that a few of the wise dealers have one or two hidden away for when they’re no longer available!

Mike Parks has a couple on order – give him a shout, he’s a good guy if you don’t already know him.

Cheers!

lshaia · Post by **lshaia** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:28 am

PM Blues has one shown under new arrivals...
http://www.pmblues.com/content/services_details.asp?record=549

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:33 am

hm...has toaster pickup too...

dave4004 · Post by **dave4004** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 2:52 pm

Bass Emporium http://www.bassemporium.com shows one on order, and you might also check with Willie's American Guitars http://www.williesguitars.com , they don't show what's on order but they've had at least a couple of 4003 Blue Boys so they may have more on order.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:57 pm

I'd suggest Mike Parks at www.the-music-connection.com

Thats where I got mine.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 4:03 pm

Although I cant discount Chris Clayton over at "Pick of the Ricks". I've never dealt with the man, but have had a few phone conversations with him, and he seems very easy to deal with.

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 1:37 am

One for sale on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3773235293&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting

ken_j · Post by **ken_j** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 4:44 am

About 2 months ago Huber & Breese had one. It May be worth a phone call. http://www.huberbreese.com/