martthebass

Well this is now going back to it's previous owner, and my old Ray 30th is coming back to me. Guess that's the way it was meant to be!

Another bounce before I drop some cash on a nice Ric strap with Schaller strap locks (The standard fitted buttons fit Schaller locks for those that may be interested) and the purchase guilt makes me withdraw. Still open to trades as well as cash........but I am a fussy burger

This still here TIM?

[quote name='jay249' post='1368070' date='Sep 9 2011, 09:01 PM']By the look of your signature, you don't appear to have any shortage of quality basses to focus on![/quote] Thank you my friend.....GAS is a terrible thing tho. If the Ric sells, may be able to make an offer.

I wish you'd hurry up and sell this....this is painfull!

Fancy a swap for a Ric, a slightly modded Sue Ryder and 5 of the opaque yellow spangles that are very rare these days?.............BUMP

Might be with you in the next couple of days....as my (similar condition to yours) 4003 hasn't moved I've made the mistake of playing it (always knew I was a closet Jam fan) and if I can find a way of stopping the neck moving horizontal on a strap then it may have to stay for a while. Not really played a 4003 before (had a few fumbles on 4001s occassionally) but I'm fairly impressed with the 2011 build quality. Just got to sell the concept of using a Ric over a 70s type Fender in the upcoming Motown/Soul band project.....

Cracking little amps these. I used one with an 8 ohm MB cab for a couple of years, fine for small to medium sized pubs or monitoring and DI on a big stage.

Close to deciding to hang onto this for a bit so don't dawdle if you're interested...

Think someone should nab this before the graphite pixies get it.....

Chris will that leave you with Ricks only? Am I missing something about Ricks?.........dilemma.

This still here TIM?

Really nice bass Martin.......if I could only slap.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1363410' date='Sep 5 2011, 08:39 PM']I think you should of skipped to number 19 then but I know what you mean, Its almost worth keeping just to look at [/quote] As you know Pete, I kept the 30th for going on 2 years just because it was fantastic to look at so (especially in this economic climate) it could happen yet. Do you reckon I'll get away with the Ric for a Stax/Soul band or I'll have to get creative with the Ray FL?

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1363345' date='Sep 5 2011, 08:03 PM']Indeed [/quote] Hey Pete, everyone should have owned a Ric, however briefly before they die.....this was number 14 from my '100 to do list'. Do I regret not bonding.....naaaaahhhh, all adds to the spice of life. They'll be a very lucky new owner for her out there somewhere, I'm happy to caretake in the interim. Btw a pre eb is number 19 on the list Also, thanks for the comment Shaggy, the bass is a thing to behold.....the blue looks very nice in the flesh, a bit like the blue pearl on an MM.

[quote name='martthebass' post='1363126' date='Sep 5 2011, 05:25 PM']The nut was changed to White by the previous owner I'm assuming for cosmetic reasons. The original black nut will be supplied along with the bass.[/quote] I've just got proper clarification of this from Mark ( the original owner). The nut slots in the original nut were not deep enough so Mark filed them lower but wasn't happy with the results. A genuine Ric part White nut was sourced and fitted professionally.

The nut was changed to White by the previous owner I'm assuming for cosmetic reasons. The original black nut will be supplied along with the bass.

Forgot to mention: The neck pickup cover has been removed (for ease of playing) and will be provided with the bass. A neck pickup surround with integrated thumb rest has been installed (useful for us finger style players). The original Ric strings have been replaced with Rotosound 66 rounds which have lots and lots of zing left in them.

Well this is a quick turnround for me, but I know when something aint right for me so why fight it? Picked this up in a trade with Bassman2790 for my anniversary Stingray, problem is the only basses I've ever got on with long term are shaped like Fenders so as the Welsh say 'there we are'. As stated above this is a 2011 model and is only a few months old; it's never been gigged and is in mint condition (even the Ric HSC is barely marked). Comes with Ric manual, polish cloth and even the keys! Looking for £1300 as cash but will entertain trades of good/excellent condition US of A made Fenders or Musicman(men). Pics are below but have an AVS watermark (sorry I'm crap at digital image manipulation stuff), will happily send original images on request. Because of the value of this bass I would prefer collection or (close) meet up, alternatively you could arrange a courier of your own selection.