FT Feeler: 1992 Midnight Blue Rickenbacker 4003

[sirdugh]

I recently took in this roadwarrior of a Rickenbacker 4003. The previous owner obviously played it a LOT and I understand why. It is a fantastic bass. It is a better playing bass than my 4001. I always take my new basses to my buddy Chef when I get them and he sets them up for me. This is the first one I've taken him that he said "I wouldn't touch it." However, I can't seem to get used to the color. Call me shallow (or stupid, if you wish), but it doesn't really look like a Ric to me at this point. If I keep it, I'll likely switch up the pickguard (the previous owner supplied a white guard as well) and possibly the hardware.

Given that the combination of midnight blue with black trim and hardware seems to be a bit rare for a Ric, I thought I'd see what I could get in trade before I monkey around with it.

Other than the obvious bumps and bruises, the case is has a missing latch (though once again, the previous owner supplied a replacement that I've yet to install).

What am I looking for? I once had an old precision with an added j pickup. I really liked it but ended up getting rid of it in a trade that I couldn't pass up. Therefore, I think I would lilke to try some sort of PJ again or possibly '51 style of precision which I've never had. I've also been itching to try a Lakland. I tried Chef's Lakland P5 but that darn B string makes me so uncomfortable that I couldn't get a good feel for it.

Trade interests in order(all trades +/- cash, obviously)
1. US Lakland Glaub PJ, rosewood 1.75" neck
2. US Lakland Glaub
3. Nash PJ
4. Fender CS 51 Precision
5. Fender US PJ
6. Lakland Skyline Glaub PJ
7. Fender MIJ 51 Precision
8. ????????

It is a great bass and I may get used to the color but am just curious as to what is out there........

And now for some pics:











worn paint on both sides of neck

[sirdugh]

I already received a trade offer but forgot to mention that "Four strings are king."

[Cannabass]

dude this thing is sick! most bada$$ ric i eva seen!!

but this is coming from someone who doesnt really dig rics lol..

[Jaymi]

I have a midnight blue just like it...if you want to trade this one for a very cool 4001, I am all over it...PM me...

[sirdugh]

Feel free to pm the pics of the 4001 if you wish but I'm really hoping I can luck into a trade for a Lakland or PJ....but ideally both!!!!

[Jaymi]

PM replied

[Jaymi]

let me know if you change your mind...I am ready when you are.

[sirdugh]

wow, this thing generates some interest. Apparently, not everyone is as unsure of the color scheme as I am.

Jaymi really wants this bass. You know you want his 4001........

[Jaymi]

most kind of you sir!!

[sirdugh]

More PMs returned, some interesting offers but nothing off my list yet........

[xparis001]

wow, this was my first real bass growing up. a midnight blue rick with black trim... PM sent.

[sirdugh]

more pms returned

[sirdugh]

Originally Posted by sirdugh

more pms returned

.........again

[sirdugh]

..........and again

[Colonel129]

pm'd

[sirdugh]

Originally Posted by Colonel129

pm'd

...and returned.

[sirdugh]

more pms returned.

I'm getting a lot of offers of standard (non PJ) precisions. I have been sorely tempted as it is my favorite bass but I don't really neeeeeeed another......unless you happen to have a CS Pino and a need for some cash.

[Chef]

Just saw this...Doug ain't lying; this bass is the shizzle.
Fat, warm, plays out great.
I really liked it!

[sirdugh]

Thanks Chef. More pms returned.

[Jaymi]

"Somebody grab mine so I can get this one" BUMP