my friend is getting a new ric bass and the price of an online music store is 985 dollars. is that a good deal?

i dunno much bout rics so...

it sounds lik it to me...

985 dollars. is that a good deal?

i dunno much bout rics so...[/quote]

Yep, not bad considering Used ones bring anywhere from $550.00us to $900.00us Depending on the year. Vintage pieces command higher prices. 1972 and back easily clear over $1000.00us.

well from all the ric basses i have seen its round about the right price

Quoted from Hey_Jules

1Dollar

Where not talking about your going rate to pleasure other men on the streets. We're talking about a bass guitar here.

hahahaha lmfao @ tkitna.. nice one m8 hehe

Quoted from tkitna

Where not talking about your going rate to pleasure other men on the streets. We're talking about a 'bass guitar' here.

OUCH!!!.........LMAO

HAHAHA! Yeah sounds bout right on the Riccy.....RIc325 is your man for confirmation...LMAO TK.

Quoted from lennonlemon

my friend is getting a new ric bass from an online store and the price of  985 dollars. is that a good deal?

i dunno much bout rics so...

While the price may be right you also have to remember that when you buy from a online store or a catalogue you loose service and not physically being able to go and sit down and play the bass, check apperance, or hear how it sounds. By service i mean, If you have a problem ie.... elecronics problems, fret buzz, neck adjustments To name a few you'll be on your own. Most catalogues and online stores can offer lower prices because they dont have such things as a service dept. or even a actual store front you can stop by and shop at. Sometimes they will offer to correct any problems, but you will have pack up your instrument, pay for shipping both ways, and wait a usually two to three weeks for your turn around. So while it may be a good price you really should weigh the pro's and con's like, price against what you loose. One more thing to keep in mind is most stores in your area will match that price if they are Rickenbacker dealers, Also would you really want to pay $1000.00 for something you never even seen, let alone never played, or heard? Just some food for thought.

'Also would you really want to pay $1000.00 for something you never even seen, let alone never played, or heard? Just some food for thought.'

So, so right Ric. Another great post...You gotta be the instrument officianado on the DM's....You'll do me anyways! ....Nice one!

thanks guys, i'll my friend. yeah, i guess it's kind of foolish to by something you haven't tried out.