Well, I'm no Ribentracker expert but.....
http://adelaide.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-musical-instruments-guitars-guitar-amps-Rickenbacker-4004C-1997-model-W0QQAdIdZ295074011 (http://adelaide.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-musical-instruments-guitars-guitar-amps-Rickenbacker-4004C-1997-model-W0QQAdIdZ295074011)
(http://img1.classistatic.com/cps/kj/110702/668r3/9950kkd_20.jpeg)
They are beautiful but $3K seems steep.
24 Carat Gold Plating? I don't think so!
Still a very attractive model, the nicest in the 4004 line IMO. If a clean one pops up on eBay for a good price, I'd be tempted.
I bought mine from Mark (fur85) Furlong and later sold it to Paul (bassduke49) Boyer of the RRC.
What made you sell it Dave?
Too many basses ago to remember. ;D