HW Rickenbacker Tributes

[Woodinblack]

So I am thinking that as I enjoy my 4004/5 so much it would be nice to have a 5 string 4003. Obviously they don't make one of those, but there are people who do.

So I have contacted the most prominant one and asked him about it. He can do it, they aren't particulary cheap, so they would be about the price of a cheap used real one. Has anyone had one built and what were they like? I thought I could just get a used one (and originally after brexit, thomman were selling the actual 5 string 4003s/5s for that price, but not for long) but the 4003s/5s weren't that cheap, and there arent any 4003 non Ss in 5.

 

Anyone gone this route?

 

Yes, I know that 'tributes' is doing a bit of heavy lifting there!

 

[Cosmo Valdemar]

I had one built for me last year. It looked and sounded spot on but there were a few issues which meant I didn't keep it for long. 

Maybe I was unlucky, they certainly have a loyal following, but despite being clearly skilled at what they do I can't help feeling they rush the builds to keep up with demand.

Happy to discuss more by PM.

[Skybone]

I had a 4 string built a few years ago, before I managed to track down an affordable 4003. Still have it.

 

The woodwork was spot on, the electrics were a bit meh. I keep meaning to upgrade them, but just never get around to it. Maybe one day.