Got GAS for a new Rickenbacker 4003 bass - any opinions?

[DC-XPL]

I tried a Fireglow model at my local music store and the thing was just gorgeous. I know it's not everyone's cup-a-tea, but it played and sounded great. I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with the more recent models - any potential pitfalls. I've heard that the neck is prone to warping, but the new dual truss rods are supposed to be a big improvement. I'm also a guitar player by training and I liked the thinner neck profile. I intend to play fingerstyle, so I'll probably have to take off the bridge pickup cover.

Any comments good or bad are much appreciated!

[hixmix]

If you really dig it, go for it. I don't see how you can go wrong. 4003, is that with the flat or round wounds?

[DC-XPL]

They come shipped with roundwounds, but I wouldn't hesitate to slap a set of flats on it.

[Hard2Hear]

Those are some of my favorite basses made, period. There's just not really substirution if that's what you like. Also, I think Ric is really good to their customers. They are one of the few companies out there who really do focus on QUALITY over quantity.

H2H

[sile2001]

Originally Posted by Hard2Hear

Those are some of my favorite basses made, period. There's just not really substirution if that's what you like. Also, I think Ric is really good to their customers. They are one of the few companies out there who really do focus on QUALITY over quantity.

H2H

Which explains why there's a 9 month wait time if you order a Ric 380LPZ guitar