New (to me) year of birth bass

[tayste_2000]

So, I basically only play Rickenbackers these days, not that I have loads. I have a Fireglo 4003 from 1999 that is my main bass until I started travelling.

 

Last year I bought a 2009 4003 in Mapleglo, which after Fireglo is my favourite colour.

 

Then, bored, late at night I came across a 1984 Mapleglo 4003 on Guitar Center.

 

I don’t know what more to say, it’s basically the same bass but older. Neck shape is different but every Ric has always been different for me.

 

It’s incredible

 

 

[tayste_2000]

The 2009 and the 1984.

 

Lighting is different but there is just a really nice aging and yellowing to the ‘84

 

I also prefer the inlays on the older one, probably because they’re the same as my Fireglo one.

[Beedster]

There are few basses as good as a good Ric 👍

[Skybone]

5 minutes ago, Beedster said:

There are few basses as good as a good Ric 👍

Can't argue with that.

[Lozz196]

Very nice

[Bassassin]

Wavy Grovers! Split pickguard! Extra tailpiece screws!

 

Lovely example of an early 4003, and it looks pretty much unplayed!

[tayste_2000]

32 minutes ago, Bassassin said:

Wavy Grovers! Split pickguard! Extra tailpiece screws!

 

Lovely example of an early 4003, and it looks pretty much unplayed!

 

Not going to be unplayed for long 😅

[gkats]

Looks lovely!

 

Color, inlays and headstock look better. Screams "get me out of this case"! 😄

 

I wish we could compare the two side by side, but that ship has literally sailed.

 

Enjoy it, that's a keeper.

[Alba]

Very odd to see grovers on a 84 when they ditched these around 73. Very nice looking bass btw.