70s Rick On Ebay

Matt R. · **Posted:** April 2nd, 2010, 5:28 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1979-Ricken ... 787wt_1167

AzWhoFan · **Joined:** March 14th, 2008, 10:57 am **Posts:** 2865

Given the scarcity of Rics out there, I can only shudder at what this will sell for!

I've never played a model 4000. wonder what they sound like?

Basshappi · **Joined:** March 14th, 2008, 2:28 pm **Posts:** 965

Oh my! This one might just set a record! :shock:

JOE UMAN · **Joined:** July 31st, 2009, 9:58 am **Posts:** 52

Basshappi wrote:

Oh my! This one might just set a record! :shock:

I do't think so, it may reach $2000 but not much more. There have been quite a few lefty Rics on ebay.

Basshappi · **Joined:** March 14th, 2008, 2:28 pm **Posts:** 965

^ True, but this isnt your typical Ric, it is a 4000 which is unusual even if it were right handed.

tallboybass · **Joined:** March 12th, 2008, 9:40 pm **Posts:** 241

So it looks like it's routed for the front pickup. Seems you could buy a new pickguard and make it a 4001 without destroying the original setup. Anyone see any problems with that? The way it is now, I'll bet there's not much bottom in the tone, just mids and treble.

pjmuck · **Posted:** April 6th, 2010, 11:19 am

I don't know, I'm not a fan of the 4000 series look. It looks incomplete to me, like it needs more appointments, PUPs, knobs, etc. As George Carlin once said, "It looks like it's still in the larvae stage." :lol:

JOE UMAN · **Joined:** July 31st, 2009, 9:58 am **Posts:** 52

Basshappi wrote:

^ True, but this isnt your typical Ric, it is a 4000 which is unusual even if it were right handed.

I see the auction ended and didn't even make it to it's reserve price. Rareness does not always equal worth.

Basshappi · **Joined:** March 14th, 2008, 2:28 pm **Posts:** 965

I am a bit surprised especially with regular 4001s and 4003s going for over $2k sometimes. 4000s are generally considered collectable, I thought it would see some serious action. Oh well.

tallboybass · **Joined:** March 12th, 2008, 9:40 pm **Posts:** 241

Their phone number is in the ad.....I'm trying to forget about this bass.

JOE UMAN · **Joined:** July 31st, 2009, 9:58 am **Posts:** 52

tallboybass wrote:

Their phone number is in the ad.....I'm trying to forget about this bass.

Why?

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