4000

A guy who used to play in our area (Fat Jazz Collective) used to play one of these and it sounded fantastic, one of the best sounds (IMHO) I'v heard from a local band in all my time as a player.

That's probably as cool a Status as I've ever seen. Unfortunately I have real (and very painful) ergonomic issues with the upper bout of Statii so couldn't go for it if I wanted to.

300 notes? Bargain! Oh I wish I wasn't selling stuff. I much prefer buying.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='248555' date='Jul 26 2008, 06:02 PM']Yes; Paul worked with Pete for some years so in my opinion, is the perfect person to take the Wal name forward..

Don't see too many Pro's for sale but if you do - grab it while you can!![/quote]

Thanks for that.

Pro-wise, missed one about a year ago (could be 2). It was advertised in a shop and I rang to get pictures sent. Unfortunately somebody walked in and bought it while I was still waiting for the pics....(probably someone here!). I know, should've bought it. It was only £899 (& black IIRC). In fact it was probably the one in your avatar!

That's lovely too.....I do love Seis.

Hmm, that's lovely. If I'd sold my CS I might consider going for it (although the spacing is probably too wide for me in reality - I'm a 16mm man myself - and I find the Series 2 singlecut comfier), but that doesn't look like it's happening, which in this case is probably a good thing as I'm supposed to be paying stuff off, not buying more!

[quote name='Clarky' post='249087' date='Jul 27 2008, 07:57 PM']PS here is Lemmy playing a 4003S (or maybe its predecessor the 4001S)

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Actually that's an early through-neck 4000 to which he fitted a Thunderbird pickup. The scratchplate is actually brass (was originally white plastic as seen on the Ace of Spades video); that's just the way the light is. Bit of a Lemmy anorak I'm afraid; that's the bass that taught me how to play. His first Ric, modified variously over the years.

But yes, definitely a 4003S that's been bought. Unlikely that it's a copy (never seen one of an S, although they may exist). Bargain of the century indeed.

Ah, the one from ebay a while back.....what's she weigh?

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='248716' date='Jul 27 2008, 12:18 AM']its an instrument that someone has played a bit. you dont buy a rick for your first bass.[/quote]

I did.

I had a Euro 5LX briefly; when I tried it in the shop I actually preferred it to the USA models I compared it with, and not by a small margin either.

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='248469' date='Jul 26 2008, 03:39 PM']I don't think they were ever white.

More like butter.

Peter[/quote]

Peter, you're not wrong!

[quote name='Stag' post='248417' date='Jul 26 2008, 01:58 PM']mmm. that is very sexy indeed. Very sexy. Same colour as my 4001...[/quote]

Is yours a white gone cream (as they tend to)? The CS is the only Ric made in this colour (the photos are actually a bit washed out; it's yellower than it looks in the photos.).

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Let's give it a go...

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[quote name='gilmour' post='45149' date='Aug 14 2007, 09:28 AM']What ????

Duff is a terrible player, an insult to Bassists everywhere

If memory serves me right he was a guitar player who couldn't get a gig as a guitarist so started to play bass.

Thas hardly does our beloved bottom end justice[/quote]

Doesn't that go for half of us?

Actually, I think Duff's ok. But then I tend to like quite twangy, guitaristic players (The Ox, Chris Squire, Joey DeMaio, Lemmy, Stan Clarke, Mark King, JJ Burnel etc etc). Although I also love Aston and Mr Wobble...(hey! a new bass-related Mr Man!)

[quote name='JJTee' post='11739' date='Jun 4 2007, 11:34 AM']Don't hate me, but I think [b]Rutger Gunnarsson[/b], the chap who played most of the ABBA bass lines, is a superb player...

Go on, force yourself to listen to stuff like Money Money Money, Dancing Queen, One of Us...

Some great melodic lines.[/quote]

+1...one of my all-time faves (also best pop band ever IMHO).

I'd also add Leigh Gorman of Bow Wow Wow. Very inventive and melodic, good chops, and utterly unique; to this day I've never heard anyone who sounds anything like him.

[quote name='mgauction' post='185426' date='Apr 25 2008, 04:53 PM']Not a Mach 1-3. I'll let go of some of the Pro basses to get one of these [/quote]

Hey, if you let any Pro's go let me know (still trying to fulfill my Leigh Gorman GAS 20 years on)!

Mine's number 199 of the run. It's a great bass; I just prefer my '73 4000 and my '72 4001 (my '73 4001 is currently with a man in San Francisco being refurbed... ).

Looks like it may not be going anywhere anyway as I've had no interest yet despite posting it in several places (I'll try and get pics up later). I'm not going to let it go for less than I want (I don't [i]need[/i] to sell it) so we'll see what happens.

That, sir, is stunning. Best of luck with the sale!

Hi

I'm considering selling my '91 Rick 4001 CS Signature. It's one of the early ones with the longer headstock and thinner neck (actually the slimmest Ric neck I've played, and I've played dozens). Well played, several dings, scratches etc, some minor paintwear (the paintwork on these always seems to suffer somewhat if you actually play them). Comes without the silver case (never got it; bought used) and I don't have the original cert but do have a copy. I've had one before and am a member of the Rick Resource Forum; it's definitely legit. Great player, big sound but I'm loving my old Rics more. No actual [i]need[/i] to sell though.

I'm a newbie here so it may take some time for me to work out how to post pics; however I'm happy to send high res pics to anyone interested if you drop me your email. Can take pics on request if necessary.

I'm looking at £1650; although it's got player wear and comes without the goodies it's still rare & collectible and is one of the earlier more accurate ones. I would however consider a deal (maybe a swap) on any early checkerbound Ric with the full width inlays as long as it's structurally sound. If it's got walnut headstock wings, even better.

I may, repeat [i]may[/i], consider a deal + cash on a decent Jaydee MK (but would have to be a lightish one, under 10 lbs if such a thing exists; chronic back problems!) or Wal Pro 2, or possibly another Sei bass (but not a Jazz). Of course if anyone fancies throwing an Alembic Rogue or similar my way I'd consider that too. Would maybe consider a Pedulla MVP of some description but given that the going rate for those in the UK isn't great it would have to be accompanied by a decent amount of cash (no disrespect to Pedullas which are great, but I know from getting rid of my last one!).

Just to add that I'm only considering this at the moment so could change my mind......

[quote name='pnefc42' post='245041' date='Jul 22 2008, 07:45 AM']I have both Rumour and Spitfire basses, both custom built for me by Bernie, the Rumour in 2003 and the Spitfire 3 years later in 2006. As I already had the 'full on' circuit in the Rumour (with the HB pups) we decided to go a different route with the Spitfire and Bernie put Single Coils in it (disguised as HBs so visually the bass has the 'GB' look) and also fitted the 'In Line' jazz control layout which to my mind suits the visuals of the Spitfire better as well

For me apart from the sonic differences (due to aforementioned pup differences) the biggest difference is the neck/balance/weight thing. The Rumour (being a thru neck) is both balanced perfectly and light. The Spitfire (by comparision) is slightly neck heavier as well as heavier overall. It also has an 'older school' sound (if that makes sense) although, due to the Rumour circuit, still has a massive array of tones on tap and definately has that 'GB' sound

No need to go into the support/service side of things that Bernie offers as you'll already be familiar but if you're considering a Rumour I'd say 'go for it' as they are comfortable, light, ultra playable and sound the dogs - I'm sure Bernie would loan you one if you wanted a test drive! Failing that if you're ever in the North Devon area (unlikely I know!) you'd be more than welcome to come and have a widdle on mine!

Cheers
Dave[/quote]

I see your avatar is a Jaydee. How do your GBs compare in the real world to your Jaydee (assuming you still have it?)

So, having been out of the Wal loop for years, was Paul originally working with Pete?

BTW, if anybody is ever selling a Pro, let me know.....

Ah, I see. You replied to the wrong post; just seen the other. No probs! What are the chances of replying to a different thread mentioning Rics and ending up in my thread?

[quote name='Dan_Q' post='247282' date='Jul 24 2008, 09:13 PM']a £500 ric? WOW! I've seen trussrod covers go for nearly that! What sort of ric was it?

Welcome (i'm new too and shy, but had to ask about this ric!)[/quote]

Hi Dan......er, I can't see the quote you're referencing. Was it on my first post elsewhere? My Fireglo '72 with checkers, full width sparkle inlays and walnut headstock wings cost me £490 in a sale 1993; it had been in the shop for a year without selling at £680. It's probably worth 4 to 5 times that now. Not that I'll ever sell it, it's my favourite bass.

Hi! I registered a while back but haven't got round to introducing myself (busy busy, busy...).

I've been playing since 1980 (cripes..), and have mainly played original stuff (I'm a writer as well as bassist); as my mate Stu will tell you, I have a bit of a problem with playing more than a couple of covers in an evening (not technical I hasten to add).

Over the years I've had 9 (?) Rickenbackers (currently got 4, 2 x'73s, 1x'72 and 1 '91 4001CS which I may be selling), 3 Sei basses (currently got 1), 2 Alembics (currently got 1), 2 Jaydees, a Wal Custom, 4 Statii, 4 Warwicks, a P, 2x Js, a Pedulla MVP, and numerous other bits and pieces which I can't remember at the moment. I try to get my hands on everything there is...just in case....and on my GAS list are Wood&Tronics, another Sei, more Rics/Alembics (always), Jerzy Drozd, CB (Bordwell), GW, another nice Jaydee, another Pedulla and a Wal Pro. And anything else that I see at any give moment, pretty much. Mainly play pop/rock, powerpop or indie/funk, although I happily Garrison out at home (or what passes for it ). Don't really get on with Fenders & Fender-type instruments but that's my fault not theirs.

If anyone has one of the basses on my GAS list that I've not owned already I'd be interested to hear your opinion of it.

Oh, fave bassists are Chris Squire, Lemmy, Glover, Hughes, Rutherford, Lee, DeMaio and Camp (big surprise eh?), The Ox, Leigh Gorman of Bow Wow Wow, JJ Burnel, Stu Zender, Stanley, Mr King, Jamerson, John McVie, Garrison & Gwizdala, Jah Wobble, Macca, JPJ, Phil Lynott, Mick Karn and doubtless countless others.