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emykbass
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Post subject: 4003 Series 5-String  Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 12:09 pm |
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Joined: Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:36 pm
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Location: St. Louis
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Dear Mr. Hall:
I was wondering if there would be any way in creation I could obtain a newly manufactured 4003 series 5-String. A traditional Sunburst would be my color preference. Stereo jack, if possible. Having been a production/plant manager, I'm familiar with "left-over" stock and thought, perhaps, if you had the parts necessary this could be accomplished. I would pay whatever amount necessary to acquire this instrument. I'm finally in a financial position to be able to do so. I live in St. Louis, MO, and have about 5 Ric outlets in the area from which to place the order.
I currently own two Rics. A 1978 4001 (used-to-be) white fretless (a predecessor of yours at Rickenbacker helped facilitate me getting that baby), and a 1999 4003 Mapleglo - my current stage instrument. Both were purchased new. The addition of the 4003 Series 5-string would complete the set!
So, if you've ever wanted to make an about-to-be retiree's day...
Best regards,
Mike
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magicfingers
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Post subject: Re: 4003 Series 5-String Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 5:33 am |
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Joined: Mon Mar 27, 2006 2:00 pm
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Location: Central New York State
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Yeah, we'd all like one, but don't hold your breath. It's not in their current line-up, so unless you're going to order 150 of them, those 5 dealers probably can't help you.
Personally, I'd like a new 8-string. (dream... dream...)
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iiipopes
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Post subject: Re: 4003 Series 5-String Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 6:52 am |
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Purchase a new regular 4003 and have it converted. Contact Ric5 on either this forum or the RR forum for details.
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aceonbass
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Post subject: Re: 4003 Series 5-String Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:59 am |
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Joined: Thu Aug 11, 2005 1:00 pm
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Location: Kansas City, Missouri
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Ric5, aka Jeff Rath, hasn't been allowed over at the RRF for several years, but he can be found here and over at TalkBass. You should try a real 4003S5 before you spend to have a 4003 converted. The string spacing is REAL tight.
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emykbass
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Post subject: Re: 4003 Series 5-String Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:44 am |
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Location: St. Louis
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Thanks, everyone. I'm leaning toward OEM, but...
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Brytam
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Post subject: Re: 4003 Series 5-String Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:55 pm |
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Joined: Sat Mar 15, 2014 5:36 pm
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Location: North Carolina
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I wish....I wish!!!!
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1974 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass Fireglo
2005 Rickenbacker 620 Guitar Fireglo
2012 Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom Wine Red
2008 Fender American Standard Stratocaster Sienna Sunburst
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Ric5
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Post subject: Re: 4003 Series 5-String Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:58 am |
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Location: Colorado
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Rickenbacker made a 4003s5 and a 4004cii5. Both are currently discontinued. I have converted a few 4003 and 4004 basses into 5 string basses. I mainly do it for my own use but I have done a few for others. I am pretty busy and it is a lot a labor and there is not much money in the conversion business. http://www.3dentourage.com/425/425.htmI prefer the older 4004 basses converted into 5 string basses. http://www.3dentourage.com/425/2001-4004-425.htm
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magicfingers
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Post subject: Re: 4003 Series 5-String Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 5:42 am |
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Joined: Mon Mar 27, 2006 2:00 pm
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Location: Central New York State
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Very nice, Jeff! Beautiful work. I especially like the Van Halen Rick bass. 
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