Jamo Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) Not really using my Rickenbacker at the moment and I've been aching to up grade to an all valve amplifier but cost has proved prohibitive. I've had this up previously for trade, thanks to those who offered me amps, some great gear but nothing that immediately made me go YES! Think a cash deal will allow me more choice and flexibility with what I can get head wise. Its a 1981 USA made (according to the serial number - UA077) 4003 Rickenbacker. It's definately black though interestingly under certain lights it appears a dark green colour, is that what they call 'jetglow'?. It is used rarely at the moment, however it has had heavy use in the past. Whilst it's no worse for it, cosmetically it's far from immaculate. That stated I believe the wear looks good and I know the slightly fatigued look is desirable with some folk. I think it looks well for 30 years of use. Everything I believe is as original other than replacement screws holding the machineheads together. I'd value the bass at £1000, so I guess the person who makes the closest acceptable offer will be the winner! Feel free to offer me more trades. Valve gear by Ampeg. Mesa Boogie, Orange, Matamp is of particular interest... I'm based in Leeds and have no transport myself. Don't know if thats relevant at this time. I'm thinking that using a courier isn't ideal but we can look at crossing this bridge when/if we come to it. Here is the previous listing:- [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/160405-trade-feeler-my-1981-rickenbacker-4003-for-your-valve-head/"]http://basschat.co.u...our-valve-head/[/url] And here is some photo's. I've tried to be as honest as possible with the photographs reguarding the flaws. Hopefully this will avoid any disputes down the line... Edited January 24, 2012 by Jamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 BARG!!!! And yup, a lot of Rics from that era have an odd green sheen to them under light... it is Jetglo for sure tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamo Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 Up top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamo Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Bad time of year? As has been said this is a bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamo Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Had some interest but keen for sale soon-ish bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamo Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Can hang for folks having Christmas cash. The interest I had seems to have dried up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamo Posted December 25, 2011 Author Share Posted December 25, 2011 Christmas bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamo Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 Price drop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Why is this still here? Mental..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamo Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Bump for a bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamo Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Sorry if this is getting repetitive but it ain't gonna sell at the bottom of the list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Have a bump on me - how on earth didn`t this go in the first 5 mins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 My third post on this thread, honestly... as Lozz says, this should be WAAAAY gone by now. Interesting it also has the somewhat sought-after split PG, not something you see very often (must have been an early 80's thing, my '82 has the same? Ric aficionados im sure can enlighten us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godber Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 [quote name='Stag' timestamp='1325278509' post='1481778'] My third post on this thread, honestly... as Lozz says, this should be WAAAAY gone by now. Interesting it also has the somewhat sought-after split PG, not something you see very often (must have been an early 80's thing, my '82 has the same? Ric aficionados im sure can enlighten us) [/quote] Early 4003 models had an updated truss rod design and for some reason they were made to be adjustable from the body end - hence the split guard to access them, without the need for taking the whole control panel off. It wasn't that successful a method (fiddly), it was dropped and the adjustment moved back the headstock as per the previous 4001 and 4000 models. Have a new years eve bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamo Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Cheers for info bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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