Case for new bass

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:38 am

Hi Guys, I need a decent case for my 'new' V63 prototype bass. The case I got it with is fairly duff, not a Ric case, and is not moulded inside to the 4000 shape.

It it best just to bite the bullet and get a vintage case ( 222.00 UKP, over 400 USD .... gulp...) or is there a diferent/better way to keep it protected? It will be gigged, but not flown, just put in the back of my car.

jps · Post by **jps** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 3:06 am

I'd go for the vintage case, most appropriate for your bass. The molded SKB case does offer a bit more real protection but it is not that much less expensive than the vintage case. I use both but in the Winter I do use the SKB case as it may offer better insulation in the extreme cold.

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 3:38 am

Bob, I have a vintage case (brand new) in perfect condition that I would be willing to sell and ship to you in the UK. I'm sure I can price it well under the 222 UKP you state. Contact me off group and we'll talk.

henny · Post by **henny** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 7:12 am

£222...?!?!

WHAT?

Never... Look around some more on the net, see what Mike Parks can rustle up for you...

Brits pay no tax on items that are
"replacement parts"...

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 8:28 am

One went on ebay two weeks ago for $153, I bid to $151. I know that doesn't help you though.

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 8:29 am

This was it. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7301502239

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:57 am

4000 series Rics fit in 70's Fender "amp logo" cases.

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:17 am

Paul and others, Thank you so much for your fast responses. I have placed an order for a full flight case with moulded interior. It is costing quite a bit less than list price on a vintage case. It also means that I CAN now fly with it, which might be useful.

Thanks again, Bob

ken_j · Post by **ken_j** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 11:11 am

I just ordered a new silver reissue new from my local RIC dealer. $148 US

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 11:26 am

Ken, this is another good reason why I must get over to the US one of these days.. the UK importers of Rics, Rossete (sp?) are quoting 193UKP for a standard hardshell case & 222UKP for the vintage!!!

I am very serious that I might get over to the US and buy up about 10 - 12 4001's at somewhere like the Dallas Fair, bring them back to the UK, make a small profit on them, & do us Ric starved bass players a favour at the same time...

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 12:05 pm

Bob, you've got mail!

henry5 · Post by **henry5** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 12:33 pm

$148US dollars?????!!! Arrrggghhhh.

Like Bob, I'm after a couple of Rick cases, pref one vintage and one moulded, but again like Bob I'm in no hurry to fork out over £200 each ($400US to our US Forumites). I don't know how they can justify these prices over here when you can get them for $148!!!! It's times like this I wish I'd been born in the US (heck, MOST of the time I wish I'd been born in the US). ALL my favourite guitars - with the possible exception of Warwick -come from there, and they're all WAY cheaper.

Henny, I would've thought the problem with ordering from the US would be shipping; for something that big surely it'd be a fortune, making it less than cost effective? Also I recently queried the "replacement parts" issue with UPS after being hammered for import duties on my horseshoe and they told me it was rubbish! I take it they're not telling the whole truth.....
I'd be very grateful for any clarification.

jps · Post by **jps** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 12:57 pm

"It's times like this I wish I'd been born in the US"

It has nothing to do with being born here!

henry5 · Post by **henry5** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:01 pm

Ok, ok

....but find me somewhere in the UK with weather like California that sells Ricks and Alembics at US prices and I'm moving there....tomorrow!

henny · Post by **henny** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:21 pm

Rosetti are absoloutely pants.