THE RETURN OF THE RICKENBACKER 4005

[Jeff Scott]

Greetings,

Pics look like the pups might be toasters. I wonder what's in them?

They are toasters.

 

[Jeff Scott]

I'm still holding out for a 4005WB model.

 

[gwangi]

This just came in at Eddie's:

Rickenbacker 4005V - Jet Glo - Eddie's Guitars

 

[Rezdog]

Greetings,

That looks awesome in Jet Glo.

Rezdog

 

[Gilmourisgod]

Want. Have to build one, I guess.

 

[MrAB4003]

I never thought I'd see the day when a brand new Ric 4005 would be for sale online!

 

[msb]

amen

 

[gwangi]

And now if they would bring back the 4003FL but in AzureGlo!!!!

 

[MrAB4003]

And now if they would bring back the 4003FL but in AzureGlo!!!!

Why not bring back AzureGlo or Midnight Blue as a standard finish?

Also, I played a 1976 4001FL in GC a few years ago and it was probably the best fretless bass I have ever played! I hope Ric brings the 4003FL back!

 

[dlmarquez]

AMEN BRO!! There has to be a large unsatisfied demand for fretless 4000 series Rics. I wonder why Ric continues to demurre from a production run?

 

[9c1ny]

To whomever else was on the fence, you're welcome

Wasn't going to grab one this early but its an election year and a 4005 in hand is worth 2 on order

 

[farace]

And now if they would bring back the 4003FL but in AzureGlo!!!!

I have a 4003FL in Fireglo, and it's the bass I'm playing 90% of the time, but what I'd really love to see (I've said it before, and maybe if I say it enough it will shift the universe into action) is a 4004 fretless, with properly spec'd pots, in what I'd call Emeraldglo, similar to the trans green they had but with the burst applied to it. Maybe an ebony fingerboard, that would look sharp.

 

[MrAB4003]

I have a 4003FL in Fireglo, and it's the bass I'm playing 90% of the time, but what I'd really love to see (I've said it before, and maybe if I say it enough it will shift the universe into action) is a 4004 fretless, with properly spec'd pots, in what I'd call Emeraldglo, similar to the trans green they had but with the burst applied to it. Maybe an ebony fingerboard, that would look sharp.

 

[gwangi]

And wouldn't be cool if Rickenbacker brought back some of there amps!!!!

 

[Rezdog]

Greetings from the North,

What is this?

 

[Rezdog]

 

[Rezdog]

Behold!

And there is a tale behind it but I can't tell yous yet.

Rezdog

 

[nixdad]

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Absolutely Gorgeous!
How is the neck? Do they come strung with rounds or flats?

Please share all details!

 

[Rezdog]

Hey nixdad

The neck feels a little slimmer front to back as compared to my 4003S. But there is a noticeable thickening under the first fret right before before the nut on mine. Nothing major but I know it's there. Seems as though it might be for reinforcement for the headstock. I'm an old 4001 guy and I still enjoy playing a slim neck Ric.
Oh ya, it came with round wounds.

 

[nixdad]

Hey nixdad

The neck feels a little slimmer front to back as compared to my 4003S. But there is a noticeable thickening under the first fret right before before the nut on mine. Nothing major but I know it's there. Seems as though it might be for reinforcement for the headstock. I'm an old 4001 guy and I still enjoy playing a slim neck Ric.
Oh ya, it came with round wounds.

Gotcha - thanks!
Are you a flats guy as well? They sound wonderful on any of the 4005 models. I highly recommend TI's.