My '77 Ric

[Quadzilla]

So awesome....

 

[Dr. Cheese]

That chestnut finish and black pick guard is sweet.

 

[catcauphonic]

Headstock in burst too?!? drool *faint*

 

[BusyFingers]

Dude, you have too many awesome basses. Send me a shorty with a torty and don't forget the Nordies, you probably wouldn't even miss it.

 

[Paul Boyer]

Headstock in burst too?!? drool *faint*

Actually, all the RIC burst finishes feature a burst on the headstock. It's typically a diagonal stroke across the head, dark on top and bottom, light in the middle. Some are more subtle than others.

 

[gwangi]

So awesome....

BEAUTIFUL!!!! Seriously stunning.

 

[farace]

Love it, but I'm a bit partial to that color; my '83 4003 is nearly the same but for black-over-white double binding and no shedua strip. Copper-colored strings look great on this color bass. (Not that I'd pick strings primarily based on color, but I like the unfortunately discontinued D'Addario XL Reds/EXP Reds.)

 

[catcauphonic]

Actually, all the RIC burst finishes feature a burst on the headstock. It's typically a diagonal stroke across the head, dark on top and bottom, light in the middle. Some are more subtle than others.

Good to know, cuz I'm a big fan of the carpet matching the drapes ... natural stocks on painted basses make cringe. I've got a nice Spector, and the only thing I'm gassing for is to someday have a Ric ... you have just added to my reasons why

 

[farace]

Actually, all the RIC burst finishes feature a burst on the headstock. It's typically a diagonal stroke across the head, dark on top and bottom, light in the middle. Some are more subtle than others.

It's much more subtle on my Fireglo in the background, but it's there.

 

[Paul Boyer]

Most, but not all Ricks have the matching head (and neck). There were exceptions – the 2020 Hamburg and 2060 El Dorado had unpainted "bolt-on" necks with unpainted heads. All others should have matching necks/heads.

 

[thisSNsucks]

She's a beauty