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That's the same bass - pictures

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/msg/1990811980.html

I can't believe I'm saying this, but that is a good price for a Ricky these days.

Folks, if this bass is stock then it's a 4001v63. Toaster and horseshoe PUPs, rosewood dot fretboard, mono output, etc. Very rare and definitely a steal at $2000. (Too bad it's not Fireglo, which would be my preference). The only thing I find questionable is the timeline. I thought Rick had discontinued the 4001V63 by 2003, replacing it with the V64. Or maybe it's a V64, but I thought those had the sanded down upper horn like McCartney's. Either V63 or V64, you're getting an upscale Rick for less than a new stock 4003. Someone should jump on this.

It's a V63, there can be YEARS between when RIC stops taking new orders for an instrument and when the last one is actually produced.
A "C-Series" would have the reversed headstock.

Price dropped to $1,800 -

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/msg/2012814977.html

Wow. I would instantly trade my 4003 for that if I could.

The price is so low that it's almost suspicious ...

The guy is selling it through CL not Ebay though. Can't be that suspiscious

If:

a. It had the reversed headstock
b. Were anything but MG or JG
c. He would ship it

I'd get it. Not that I need another Rickenbacker.

Dang, that's almost worth taking the day off to drive up there.

I couldn't pass this up. I'll post pics soon.

Looks like I need to sell some basses now. Stay tuned.

Geoff,


Congratulations! Yeah, you needed a Ric...