New Bass Day - Ric Content.

[superdick2112]

My new Rickenbacker 4004Cii. The finish was offically listed as Trans Blue, but the general consensus was that it faded to purple from sitting near the dealer's front shop window for several weeks. Due to the "off" color, I got it for a great price, but since I already owned a Mapleglo 4004Cii, the main reason I wanted this one is because it was purple. Plays & sounds fantastic. Enjoy.

And it's 3 siblings...

 

[loendmaestro]

Hell, I like it. Plus, any man who owns Kentucky Fried Movie on DVD is OK in my book...

 

[UnfortunateTony]

I'm thinking of making a move on your bass. But I mean, what if she doesn't like me? What if she tells me: "Get outta here kid, you got no future." I mean, I just don't think I can take that kinda rejection...

In short: Sweet find

 

[slowburnaz]

Any sound clips by chance?! I've never seen anyone post sound clips of a 4004... wanna be the first?!

 

[yellofury]

What a Beaut!!!

I remember when I had cool movies
then I got married and those movies are now watched alone

at night


on my PC
Oh well there always a soft spot in my heart for "guy" movies like Full Metal Jacket and Blade that my wife "doesn't get"

Once again the purple is awesome!! Prince would be proud!

 

[MiraiHikki]

Sweet looking and nice find! I'd say the sunfading just makes it more unique.

 

[KeithAlanK]

Wow!
Gold and purple is pretty cool looking.

 

[rekesbass]

I'm not a purple kinda guy but, that is very cool....in a Prince kinda way..play that thing like its 1999!!

 

[bass_snake]

Nice purple. Congrats and enjoy!

Fred

 

[SB Dog]

Nice Bass!!! I like how it faded to purple. I wonder how a FG finish would look if it sat in a window for several weeks??

 

[RickenBoogie]

Superb! There aren't many 4004Cii owners here- I think they smack the 4003- absolutely love 'em. To the poster wanting sound clips, think Ric bass with a healthy dose of MEAT.

 

[tkcthulu]

Oh my god...

 

[superdick2112]

Thanks RickenBoogie. I had a feeling you would dig this one as well!
It looks even better when its sitting next to my Mapleglo 4004Cii!

+1 on your description of the 4004Cii's sound. I've heard some folks (not me!) complain that the 4003 basses sometimes sound too thin, but nobody has ever said that about a 4004Cii!

The 4004 Bass = Rickenbacker's "Secret Weapon"!

 

[s_mcsleazy]

GAS ATTACK

 

[audiomitch]

Interesting color. Is it the same on the back? Or is it the original blue? If it's light damage it faded very evenly.

 

[superdick2112]

Interesting color. Is it the same on the back? Or is it the original blue? If it's light damage it faded very evenly.

Yes, it's the same color all over, very even, with just a slight bit darker shading on the peghead. It's uncanny how the finish faded so evenly across the entire instrument. It is a very hard color to photograph, and pictures do not do it justice - she is a stunner when viewed in person.

 

[ThatBassistDude]

Does Rick make a more affordable bass? I love ricks but don't have the $1200 to pay for one.

 

[superdick2112]

Does Rick make a more affordable bass? I love ricks but don't have the $1200 to pay for one.

No, unfortunately, and the 4004 basses are even more expensive than the 4003 basses. Save those pennies & be patient - they are definitely worth the wait.

 

[Lazerrus]

The flame maple (curly maple) on that neck is insane! Hmm maybe I should stick my blue bass in the window for a couple weeks!

 

[Ric5]

My new Rickenbacker 4004Cii. The finish was offically listed as Trans Blue, but the general consensus was that it faded to purple from sitting near the dealer's front shop window for several weeks. Due to the "off" color, I got it for a great price, but since I already owned a Mapleglo 4004Cii, the main reason I wanted this one is because it was purple. Plays & sounds fantastic. Enjoy.

And it's 3 siblings...

Wow ... purple burst ... cool ... I thought you just had a color shift in your camera.

Those 4004 basses sound really cool with single coil high gains or toasters and stacked knobs (2 volume and 2 tone controls)