I SEE A RARE BASS

[bobyoung53]

Why so much, my Jazz Bass was $175.00 ; that was in 1972.

You got a deal Jeffrey, I bought my first P bass in 1971 new on layaway for 250.00, probably could have gotten it cheaper though if I had cash. Bought my first Rick 4001 a mapleglo, in 1977 for 479.00 cash at Wurlitzer's in Boston

 

[DDXdesign]

Am I the only one who sees the title "I SEE A RARE BASS" and mentally keeps adding "AND WANT IT PAINTED BLACK" ?

Was going to say the same until I saw your comment.

 

[BlueAliceOasis]

Am I the only one who sees the title "I SEE A RARE BASS" and mentally keeps adding "AND WANT IT PAINTED BLACK" ?

Well, my favorite 4003 finish IS a Jetglo...

 

[spaz21387]

I own a fireglo and im not that great haha. I sure love that bass. Oh and i only paid 1650 new at portland music in february of this year...

 

[Kombo]

Patience! I was a 17 year old high school student with no job when I got my first Rickenbacker, the 4005WB I used to have.

Jeff, the time is getting SO CLOSE! And I'll happen to be the same age when I pick up my same one. Waiting for a good deal on a Walnut 4003 to show up.

 

[Old Blastard]

I'm 58 and I've never played a Ric. You are WINNING!

 

[MesoBoogie]

@BlueAliceOasis Is that at the Sam Ash in New Haven?

 

[allenhumble]

You lucky chump! Haha, was it a gift?

Okie dokie. That'll take a few years when I have my own credit card or something, but glad to hear thanks.

Hey Dude. Don't plan on winning the bass lottery or wait to go into to debt to get what you want. Go to work. Make some money. SAVE IT! Buy your bass. I bought a Spector CR5 when I was 16 years old. Cost me $1500 which took me 6 months to save. I worked my butt off to make that money and had to sacrifice hanging out with friends at times and not blowing my $ on stupid crap. You can have that bass sooner than you think if you are willing to make it happen. Carve your own path brother. Luck had nothing to do with it. "Luck" is a mentality for people who aren't willing to sacrifice to achieve goals.

 

[aaronious]

Did you play ole smoothie?

 

[Gilmourisgod]

I spent a hot sweaty summer painting, mowed lawns, etc to get my 4001 in 1979, $450 brand new with case. I don't know how that translates in real cost terms today, but its do-able, particularly used. Hang in there, if you really want one, you'll own one. Keep playing, its amazing how good even an inexpensive bass is these days, a lot more money doesnt always buy a lot more bass. You may ultimately find a Ric isn't for you once the infatuation wears off, or it could be The One, you never know. I've regretted selling mine for 30 years, FWIW.

 

[Gaolee]

Am I the only one who sees the title "I SEE A RARE BASS" and mentally keeps adding "AND WANT IT PAINTED BLACK" ?

No, you aren't.

 

[40Hz]

@BlueAliceOasis - Don't rule anything out. I had just started college when I bought my Ripper for what would be $1800 in today's dollars if adjusted for inflation.

It took me quite a while (19 months) to bank that much from what little disposable income I had available at the time. But between a few cash birthday gifts and the amount I could put aside, I eventually woke up one day and had it.

That's the nice thing about being young. (In my case I was 19.) Time is on your side.

Yes it is…

 

[Gilmourisgod]

You got a deal Jeffrey, I bought my first P bass in 1971 new on layaway for 250.00, probably could have gotten it cheaper though if I had cash. Bought my first Rick 4001 a mapleglo, in 1977 for 479.00 cash at Wurlitzer's in Boston

Ha! That's where I got mine, I used to HAUNT that place, probably unknowingly crossed paths with you in there in the 70's. I used to hitch or bum rides up to Boston from the Cape and hang around Newbury Street, mooning over gear at EU or Daddys Junky Music. I remember I got mine on some doorbuster sale or something, the salesman must have been 70 years old, I think he usually sold band instruments or sheet music. He tried to talk me into a Fender, i was having none of it. Sorry to see all those old places gone, eaten up by GC.

 

[Anachronism]

I agree with the posters urging you to work and save for a good bass. If (and I recognize this isn't the case for everyone) your family is paying for the basics of food, clothing, shelter and such, the next few years are a great time for you to purchase some good gear for yourself because you have so few necessary expenses. Work (odd jobs, slinging fast food, whatever) save up and you'll be able to afford some surprisingly good gear, stuff that could last decades for you.

 

[BlueAliceOasis]

@BlueAliceOasis Is that at the Sam Ash in New Haven?

Brooklyn

Did you play ole smoothie?

Yeah. I spoke about it in that big, incredibly excited post one page one if you care for the details.

@BlueAliceOasis - Don't rule anything out. I had just started college when I bought my Ripper for what would be $1800 in today's dollars if adjusted for inflation.

It took me quite a while (19 months) to bank that much from what little disposable income I had available at the time. But between a few cash birthday gifts and the amount I could put aside, I eventually woke up one day and had it.

That's the nice thing about being young. (In my case I was 19.) Time is on your side.

Yes it is…

Thanks man, I'll try my best to do the right thing. I'm not too worried about a new bass as of right now, but it's always good to save so that one day I'll have that money for when the GAS truly is urgent.

 

[BlueAliceOasis]

Also, my dad finally found someone right in Sam Ash who's willing to teach me the fundamentals. He just so happened to have been picking up a new ESP LTD 6-string he ordered. This dude (bass) in the link: Invalid Link Removed

 

[leesbrushes]

Fireglo 4003? I've never heard of that kind of Pokemon before...

Tuesday night I went to a show at northerly island in Chicago.
Afterwards I waited a while for traffic to clear up and watched the lights over the lake.
A dozen or so people were walking in circles back and forth staring at their phones..i figured out what they were doing after a while and I found it hilarious.
I watched grown people walking in circles bumping into each other looking for imaginary creatures.
Lol.

 

[bholder]

Tuesday night I went to a show at northerly island in Chicago.
Afterwards I waited a while for traffic to clear up and watched the lights over the lake.
A dozen or so people were walking in circles back and forth staring at their phones..i figured out what they were doing after a while and I found it hilarious.
I watched grown people walking in circles bumping into each other looking for imaginary creatures.
Lol.

I've spent time chasing imaginary creatures, but never on my phone.

 

[1stnamebassist]

I got my 4003S at GC with a 15% off coupon for 1350.00 which included tax and everything. They didn't want to honor the coupon so I told them I would go elsewhere. They changed their tune and I ordered a brand new Fireglo which was flawless and came set up decent to boot. And they have a great return policy if you don't want to keep it, plus 0% finance for 18 months, but I paid it off in less than a year. Then standard 4003 is, at most 200.00 more.

 

[mapleglo]

I was in high school when I bought my first Rickenbacker. A 4001 Jetglo for $400.00. Delivered a lot of papers and played a lot of gigs, and saved up until I could afford it. A dream come true.