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Posted: **Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:12 am**

It finally happened! I was offered a 4002 and I just finished paying for it. It should be here in Toronto mid next week. Before you ask, I checked out the story, addresses, history etc. before I paid so that I was certain it was a legit offer.

I am soooo pumped!!! It's a 1978 MG.

All I can suggest for anyone else is keep posting WTB: Rickenbacker 4002 everywhere that you can find because sometimes it actually pays off!

Posted: **Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:19 am**

Chris P - I hate to say it but it's probably a good thing that I didn't buy your Seagreen V63!

Posted: **Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:32 am**

Good score, David. She's a beaut!

Posted: **Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:33 am**

Look at the backside! Nice wood!

Posted: **Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:49 am**

Sweet score, David - good on ya.

Posted: **Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:51 am**

Great job....congrats!

(backside + nice wood = I'm outta here

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Posted: **Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:23 am**

Georgeous wood - well done David! Did you find it here in Canada?

Posted: **Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:59 am**

It came out of a small town in Texas. The owner got it as a Christmas present from his folks when he was getting into music in the late '80s. He's building a drag racing car (he owns a hi-performace garage) and was looking for ways to pay for some related equipment. I guess he's turning an old hobby in towards his new one.

Lucky, LUCKY me!

Posted: **Wed Jan 12, 2005 12:44 pm**

Great score! It appears to be completely intact.

Posted: **Wed Jan 12, 2005 12:51 pm**

Hey David....that's okay...turned out good for both of us!!!

I'd rather have the 2 than the SG!!

Great score!!

Posted: **Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:04 pm**

Ted, I was wondering... Was the 4002 the only Ric bass that used Schaller (or these Schaller looking) tuners?

Posted: **Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:11 pm**

The only production Rick basses I have seen those Schallers on are the 4002, 4008, 4003S/8, and the various 4004 models. They may have been a custom option back when such things were possible.

Posted: **Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:14 pm**

Very sweet David!!!

Congrats and enjoy!!! Play her hard

Hey - did all 4002's have walnut wings? I don't thing I ever picked up on that before!

cheers!

Posted: **Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:23 pm**

Every one I have seen does. On the 70's headstock the wings are very narrow.

Posted: **Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:41 pm**

Very nice David. I placed a few WTB ads last year for one, and didn,t get any replies. They are great basses. I wish RIC would go back to an ebony board and 21 frets for a fretted and fretless bass. 24 of course would be even better...

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Unbelievable! 4002 On the Way!!!!

Unbelievable! 4002 On the Way!!!!