NBD! Rickenbacker Shadow from 1986

[Blackhawks55]

Did it come without the pickup covers? Fantastic playing with an unbelievable reach on that fret board my man! Love checkerboard binding so much.

Thank you so much! The pickup cover is in the case. I have to ditch it because of where and how I play unfortunately!

 

[Blackhawks55]

Awesome Ric, Awesome playing, Awesome tone, but really awesome Coheed record in the back!

Thank you! It's a damn cool piece that I'm thrilled to have! Michael Todd had an extra laying around. Back when the record went gold, the band members got one for themselves, but if they wanted additional copies, they had to pay out of pocket to receive additional ones for friends & family.

 

[Blackhawks55]

Is that the same bass.they were calling the "Noir", or was that satin finish only? Im.a sucker for checker binding, love that bass. Hell of a find, NEVER sell it, you'll never see another.

Very similar to the Noir minus the satin finish and massacar ebony fretboard. I recently just sold my Noir the other day actually now that I found this. The Shadow is a standard Jetglo finish but with the checker board binding paired with the dot inlays.

 

[Quadzilla]

Here is mine that I sold a handful of years ago. Never should have let is go. Same bass maybe?

No longer available - 1986 Rickenbacker Shadow (Limited Edition, one of about 50 made)

 

[Mo cowbell]

Wow. Cool bass. I kinda wish you would have played a more difficult song so we could really know what this thing really sounds like! Killer playing! Have fun with that!

 

[JC BASS 91]

Wow! What a slick looking bass! I love that! Glad to hear about the neck being like a jazz bass. That has always been my problem every time I have played a 4003...the neck was so chunky it made my thumb hurt!

Congrats on that score! Looks great!

 

[stretch80]

Beautiful! My 72 4000 also has that great slim neck. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Katoosie]

Really cool motif. Probably the only Rick that I like. Digging that black!

 

[Blackhawks55]

Here is mine that I sold a handful of years ago. Never should have let is go. Same bass maybe?

No longer available - 1986 Rickenbacker Shadow (Limited Edition, one of about 50 made)

Mine came with a black case with a dark blue lining. The silver case is super cool though!

 

[coy garcia]

Nice score!!! Great playing. I love the look of it. I have a '86 4003 in the rare silver/black color, it's a great player.

 

[Gilmourisgod]

Please post this on the Rickenbacker Club thread, I’m sure they’d all like to see it. The author of the definitive book on Ric basses, @PaulBoyer can read you chapter and verse on that bass.
https://www.amazon.com/Rickenbacker...t=&hvlocphy=9002127&hvtargid=pla-379056698070

 

[Killing Floor]

Unimaginably cool.

 

[Ric5]

I recently got very lucky in finding a minty Rickenbacker Shadow from 1986. I think they made 50 to 60 of these exclusively for Guitar Center. What a killer Ric... Immaculate condition and the best neck profile I've ever had on a Ric. It's a literal toothpick. Feels like a Jazz bass and the neck is ruler straight. Posted some pics and a demo video below! Enjoy!



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I would be tempted to get the bridge powder coated and I would swap out the chrome screws for black ones.

 

[Blackhawks55]

I would be tempted to get the bridge powder coated and I would swap out the chrome screws for black ones.

Thought about doing the screws, but I like the contrast they give!

 

[Danny C]

I did not keep my two Rics, they weren't my thing but I must say I love the looks of them. And that checkerboard binding is what I love the most. Congrats and enjoy! Sounds great and the playin is also great!

 

[Blackhawks55]

I did not keep my two Rics, they weren't my thing but I must say I love the looks of them. And that checkerboard binding is what I love the most. Congrats and enjoy! Sounds great and the playin is also great!

Thanks so much! Maybe you'll get another one some day?

 

[dbsfgyd1]

I recently got very lucky in finding a minty Rickenbacker Shadow from 1986. I think they made 50 to 60 of these exclusively for Guitar Center. What a killer Ric... Immaculate condition and the best neck profile I've ever had on a Ric. It's a literal toothpick. Feels like a Jazz bass and the neck is ruler straight. Posted some pics and a demo video below! Enjoy!



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Great score! I forgot how cool Ricks sound. Awesome playing guy.

 

[Blackhawks55]

Great score! I forgot how cool Ricks sound. Awesome playing guy.

Thanks man!

 

[kesslari]

SCORE!

 

[Spectrum]

Is that the same bass.they were calling the "Noir", or was that satin finish only? Im.a sucker for checker binding, love that bass. Hell of a find, NEVER sell it, you'll never see another.

Very similar to the Noir minus the satin finish and massacar ebony fretboard. I recently just sold my Noir the other day actually now that I found this. The Shadow is a standard Jetglo finish but with the checker board binding paired with the dot inlays.

Doesn't the Noir also have hollow dot (circles) fret markers as well? They both look awesome.