Members sh944 Posted December 17, 2008 Members Share Posted December 17, 2008 I've been looking at Rick 4001's lately, and am set on getting one. I have found one locally, and am torn on it. This one has a good deal of playing wear, but plays ok and is priced relatively cheap compared to what I have seen other Rick basses selling for (asking price is $1200). The only thing that I am concerned about is that the neck pickup has been replaced with a Gibson EBO pick-up. It sounds fine, but I am not 100% convinced that I would be as happy with this compared to a stock pick up. Anyone have any comments about that mod? Also, how big a difference is there between teh 4001 and 4003 necks? I know the 4003 is designed for round wound strings, but every 4001 I have played has had round wounds and played awesome, and I have yet to play a 4003. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted December 17, 2008 Members Share Posted December 17, 2008 I wouldn't touch it. That mod killed any value for the vintage market, and I can't see how anyone would think installing a mud-bucker on a Ric is a tonal improvement. If you're still interested go play it. If you still want it, I'd offer $800 max. It's just not worth much more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sh944 Posted December 17, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 17, 2008 You confirmed my suspicions... thanks! I'll keep looking. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted December 17, 2008 Members Share Posted December 17, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-lawsuit-Electra-bass-guitar-matsumoku-rare_....:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Insomniac Posted December 17, 2008 Members Share Posted December 17, 2008 I wouldn't touch it. That mod killed any value for the vintage market, and I can't see how anyone would think installing a mud-bucker on a Ric is a tonal improvement. If you're still interested go play it. If you still want it, I'd offer $800 max. It's just not worth much more than that. yep - I wouldn't touch it unless you were sure it was a "keep er". The resale value is shot with that mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted December 17, 2008 Members Share Posted December 17, 2008 My advice is to get a 4003. One from the 90's or a newer one, if you have the option. Old 4001's can have issues if someone who didn't know what they were doing messed with the rods. Also, I may get flamed, but the 4003 is a superior instrument, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thornton Davis Posted December 17, 2008 Members Share Posted December 17, 2008 My advice is to get a 4003. The 4003 is a superior instrument, IMO. This is true. TD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bnyswonger Posted December 17, 2008 Members Share Posted December 17, 2008 Putting a mudbucker on a rick is akin to putting ketchup on a lobster tail. Whoever did that should be drawn and quartered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members has-sound Posted December 17, 2008 Members Share Posted December 17, 2008 Putting a mudbucker on a rick is akin to putting ketchup on a lobster tail. Whoever did that should be drawn and quartered. +1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Benjamin Posted July 29, 2009 Members Share Posted July 29, 2009 This is an old thread, but the bass in question wasn't Burgundy was it? It could have been Cliff Burton's old bass or maybe the owner was a big fan??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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