Would you do this, for this?

[BackToTheGroove]

EDIT: PLEASE DISREGARD. I was temporarily insane.

I know, I know... its a very personal/preference type of question. So, for simplicity, if you can, just Yes or No.
(costs are equal)

Sell this:
1974 Rickenbacker 4001

For this:
2011 American Standard Precision Bass
Brand new with hardcase, etc.

 

[seungkoo]

If you need the extra change in your pocket

 

[Mr.Matti]

No.

 

[TheNightLife]

If costs are equal no. How much is your rick worth?

 

[No Malarky]

Hell No!!!

 

[smcd]

If you like the Ric, keep it. There are zillions of Fender Precisions out there. If you don't like the Ric, get rid of it.

 

[Exploiter8]

No! Why trade in a Corvette for a Taurus?

Just sayin'

X8

 

[BackToTheGroove]

If costs are equal no. How much is your rick worth?

I know I'm being an idiot even posting this question. But just wanted to hear response.

I'm the third owner of my Rick and it had the back of the neck sanded already, and someone had replaced the tuners - and a poor job at that. Had my Ric since '83, and have done all the work you see in the photos of the ad. Luthier did truss rod adjust - ONCE since I've had it, a few months ago.

Just would really would like to have that new P bass. I fell in love with the feel and that P sound. Family man me takes a long while to save 1400 outside of family and life for his hobby (not playing regularly anymore). Guess I'm jus' nuts

This is nuts. I think I'm sorry to have wasted everyone's time.
:scowl:

 

[Exploiter8]

You didn't waste my time!

X8

 

[Plays_For_Dog]

The Ric has history. If you're pheening for that P, scoop up a squier to hold you over.

 

[Floyd Eye]

Non reversible mods to that Ric. I'm not sure it would go for $1400. I'd still rather have it than the P bass though.

 

[fourstringbliss]

Not even close.

 

[Liam Wald]

Personally I'd rather have the P-bass...
But then I have never been a Ricky Fan.

 

[BackToTheGroove]

Non reversible mods to that Ric. I'm not sure it would go for $1400. I'd still rather have it than the P bass though.

I also doubt it. Price was set to match the new '11 Pbass cost. I've nicked the ad.

Screw it, there's time for a P down the road anyway. Meantime, have plenty.

 

[P. Aaron]

If you've had the chance to play a new Precision, you'll find they're quite nice but, is giving up the Ric really worth the exchange?

I love my Precision basses but, your Ric looks nice.

What are your ears telling you?

 

[darkstorm]

The ricks a much better bass imo, even with mods and all. And I dont thin k Ive seen an all black rick before. Makes it even more a keeper imo. Yes where insane, glad you got better. Lol.

 

[OPBASSMAN1994]

Ummmm..... NO.

That Ric is amazing. Don't let it go!

 

[cassius987]

The Ric bridge pickup soloed and run through the Ric-O-Sound jack with a mono plug (so it becomes a VT circuit) really mimics some of the P Bass sound with a bit more clarity and less honk so you can always try that as an internal approximate. Roll the tone off and it begins to cop that Pino Palladino kind of thing. I'm sure some are shaking their heads but I've done this on many a gig.

 

[Floyd Eye]

I'd keep the Ric too.

 

[MEKer]

NO!

Now go get a SQUIRE and forget the Fender.

There--I just saved you a butt-load of money.

Oh, in case you did not see my answer--------NO!