Ander87

This gentleman is talking a lot of sense! Things like Rics are appreciating at an amazing rate. Dang he is indeed, agreed! @JonesyI’m gonna be running after you for advice once the baby is here 🤪 Tbh didn’t even know they’re gaining value - having said that, the price of new gear is ridic these days, just saw them for 2.8k recently IIRC. thank you so much David! Funny and loving to see how this is being so much about the news rather than just the Ruby red! Ander.

thank you buddy! In a sea of ‘keep it / makes sense to sell / don’t do it’ this seems very solid advise and something I had NOT considered. it really is a truly unique instrument, and I’ve gotten to that stage where I love all my basses and it’s near impossible to get rid of either (withdrew the P recently). I could do the extra cash defo, have some credit cards etc but tbh I am not desperate. Could wait a bit, enjoy it (used it live and they all loved it in the studio too, lots) and if bad comes to worse sell it for more - I’m careful with my gear so I’ll keep it well. Hmmm… food for thought! Thank you and trust the fam is well your end too!

Ah man it left to @Folkesy but of course now I miss it - that’s me in a nutshell.

Yup, I’ve played this - feels closer to a tube’d up Capo functionality wise than the noble. Noble is perfect at that one thing, but this is super versatile.

Thank you guys! Yes, basses come and go, the buggers stay forever 😂 I am doubting myself everytime I play this bass trust me, it just plays absolutely perfect - I have to take my other two to Robbie since the work on this bass is making them jealous I think 🤣 Trust your families are great ❤️

Thank you so very much Lee, that is a lovely post! Yes indeed, excited for all the headaches and joys coming haha!

haha I wish! This is from Southsea Sound, the studio where we’ve recorded our last EP…! I’ll pass your comments to Tim 😉

Thank you my friend! Already looking whether I need another bassist in the house or a drummer to play along with

Lil Fella and Lo Fi Junky gone. Keeping the compressor here but odds are I’ll keep it for the time being until I find a JHS Pulp n Peel v4. no other trades are if interest, thanks! Ander.

@Bigwan it really is fantastic and solidly built! I could end up keeping it, but just since I’m exploring a compressor with an OD/gain circuit now to push the upcoming Jad Freer Capo… may very well keep if the Capo has enough gain! Ander.

It does look amazing on stage...

Haha cheers Paul! The buggy will be sponsored by his/her dear grandparents but still some holes to cover…! I picture kids like my trips to Costco. You come out and suddenly don’t even know how much you left at the till, but you numb yourself with a large pizza if you’re lucky.

Hahaha! thanks everyone for the warm wishes!

Haha thanks a lot, s/he’s coming in making trouble already! @Skybone believe me I want to keep her, you’ve been participant of my research and digging in to find the right 4003, and now that I’ve found it… ah, life! Very mixed feelings about this sale!

haha thank you Dave!! It really is a truly sensational beast! NYXL 45-105 are new from mid January when the bass was setup, also. I think I will have to consider a JMJ to have on floor level for the creature as my 'non-push gift'

Well - Just learnt I'm gonna be a dad this year - I'm not a kid anymore and somehow I wanted this more than more basses (what's going on with me!?), so I've got to act up on it - I'm not desperate for the money but having about £8k worth of gear being only in one band with what's coming up is excessive. Ah, it was nice whilst it lasted. Bringing you a 9lbs, fantastic condition Rickenbacker 4003 in Ruby Red, from 2017. The bass was bought from the Bass Gallery, and has since been upgraded to a Nordstrand Nordenbocker (original pickup included); the bass has also been treated to a Hipshot bridge instead of the original, which feels great. IMPORTANT: This bass is now well settled and adjusted - full crowning and levelling / electronics / setup by Robbie Bowman, head luthier of Gordon Smith Guitars. I can guarantee this is as nice a Ric as you can find/play, since the wood (trapped under varnish in this odd design that fanboys call 'quirks') is now completely settled. I spent a good penny to have a great playing bass into a perfect example of Ric 4003. Binding solid, no sharp edges, no pickup bent as this is the structurally sound placement of the neck pickup, truss rod in perfect shape... No surprises - just a perfect playing Ric 4003. It does play perfect and it's in great condition, with no wear/human/external blemishes since it left the factory. Looking to get back what I've put into it - I encourage anyone to try it, but odds are you'll buy it if you do - you've been warned! Not really looking for trades as I just want to clear some debt etc - I'd love a JMJ blue but argh, no, better not start there. PS: I love this bass, so take it off my hands whilst you can otherwise I may withdraw - not desperate and I know my band will kill me when they know it's gone!