Is this Rickenbacker 4001 real?

[baba]

Is this Rick legit or a copy?: http://s134.photobucket.com/albums/q109/andyspublicpix/Rick/ No binding, dot inlays, and black hardware, and mono jack are throwing me, but I know nothing about Rics. I have a few more pics I could load if needed.

If so, how much is it worth? I have an opportunity to buy it.

 

[Thornton Davis]

It's a 4003S, with black hardware. It's a real RIC not a copy.

TD

 

[baba]

All hail Talkbass. Love the instant feedback. I'll have a new bass in 2 hours!

 

[KPAX]

+1. Yup it's not a copy. I'm not sure if it's a 4001S or 4003S but it's definately an "S" (no binding, dot inlays).

I used to work at the Ric factory in 78/79. That was before the 4003. I tend to think the bass shown is later 70's or early 80's 4001S because it doesn't have the 2-piece pickguard so the truss rod adjustment is probably up in the head (4001).

It's a 4003S, with black hardware. It's a real RIC not a copy.

TD

 

[baba]

I hear it's a 4003S '87.

 

[Richard89]

Cool looking bass! I'm usually not a big fan of black hardware but that one looks great!

 

[KPAX]

That could be.
I just found this:
http://www.rickbeat.com/modelslibrary/4001/4001.htm
If it's an '87, it's a 4003S.

I hear it's a 4003S '87.

 

[RobJ]

Very nice, congrats baba.

 

[iamthebassman]

The S/N will tell you the manf. date.

 

[rayzak]

Dude!!! Nice!!!! That's a sweet bass

 

[JazzMarius]

i can't see it!!!

 

[RickenBoogie]

Awesome score, I love it. Never had an "S" model.

 

[JEDI BASS]

Ahhh, new to the Rick world aye? You'll never be the same, LOL. Ricks have a flavor like no other! MAN, I wish I knew where my white '92 is, I want her back so bad!

Congrats baba!

 

[gibsonbassist45]

nice man,id go with it...

 

[baba]

Wow. Just got this thing home and plugged her in. I was prepared for the cool tones as I've heard them all my life, but the build quality and playability is incredible. I really dig the neck.

This thing is sick and I got a GREAT deal. Happy Friday!

 

[baba]

Hold on, I'm not done dancing yet....

 

[godofthunder59]

Nice score ! Happy Friday indeed !

 

[Ric5]

It's a 4003S, with black hardware. It's a real RIC not a copy.TD

I agree with that opinion.

 

[roman_999]

How much was that puppy?