Is there something wrong with this picture?

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 4:10 pm

Besides the lovely "artwork" on the case, something doesn't seem right about this bass. Should it have chrome hardware or should it be black?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4713&item=7301926229&rd=1

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 8:20 pm

The tuners have been replace with newer Schallers which say "Rickenbacker" on the back. Better tuners in my opinion as I've put them on all of my customized 3000's.

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 9:41 pm

The hardware should be chrome - it's not a BT (I don't think BT was an option in '73). The TRC by the way is black Plexi - extra cool IMHO. The "artwork" on the case will soon be gone.

As you will notice, at $1,255, I just bought it! and I think it was a good deal.

More details when I actually get it.

henny · Post by **henny** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 11:24 pm

Way to go, Ilan!

I rather like the blue Modulus.. mmmm.

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 12:36 am

Congrats! I was eyeing that up and was unsure of the hardware. I'm glad it went to a Forumite.

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:18 am

Thanks guys! Now how about this. Shipping to Israel should be about $225, and then there's customs and 17% VAT to pay. So the seller has just emailed me to say that his wife is going to Israel on a business trip next week and can bring the bass with her, saving me most of the extra cost. Now is that cool or what?

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:28 am

I think it's correct except for the tuners, it has factory black trim, you can see it on the side of the body, I had one like that. The old ones didn't have black chrome pieces with them, I liked those much better than the all black ones. I also saw a 73 jetglo with black trim once. (I'm pretty sure it was a 73 anyway). That is a really nice looking bass Ilan.
Sharp eyes Dane, I never would have noticed the newer tuners

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:52 am

Hey! Great score, Ilan. Some guys have all the luck...

Bob said I think it's correct except for the tuners.
I swear I'm not trying to be a wet-blanket: please take a closer look at the neck pickup on that beauty and tell us what you see.
Congrats again. I wish I could have made her mine...

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:52 am

Ilan-

That's funny! Sounds like it was meant to be. Nice bass. She looks to be in super nice shape.

Congrats!

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:38 am

Man you have sharp eyes Sérgio, it's got a new 4003 pickup in the neck position.

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:43 am

Bingo!

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:51 am

My 1977 4001 FL BG has black plastic but chrome metal parts:

I agree that the one Ilan bought is nice. Nobody noticed the mis-installed bridge pickup cover?

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:52 am

Huh! you're correct. I should have looked closer. Maybe I'll ask the seller about it. Still, even if I had seen the newer pickup, I'd still BIN it for that price.

green_us90 · Post by **green_us90** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 11:05 am

I would buy it at that price too; based on the pics it looks to not have yellowed too much.

I've never seen a white Rick with the 1/2 inch spacing so this is a good contrast to the '75 WHT I own.

I like it very much. Congrats!

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 11:13 am

Gary,
What's the Fender rig behind your 4001 FL, looks like a 2x15 and ????