Old Horse Murphy

[quote name='OldGit' post='347137' date='Dec 6 2008, 11:21 AM']Ah, the old Ford Escort driver's door scrap yard conversation: "How much are your Stagg EUB's, mate?" [i]"£300"[/i] "£300? they're £250 down the road" [i]"Does he have any?"[/i] "Well No, but they are due in at any time" [i]"Well, when I don't have any mine are £250 are too"[/i][/quote]

[quote name='Linus27' post='346554' date='Dec 5 2008, 03:55 PM']Just to say that I have one of these (bought from a fellow BC) and they are superb. If anyone is thinking about trying electric double bass then I can highly recommend this EDB. They are amazing value. My only comment is I think the price may be a little steep and may struggle to sell for £300 despite them being hard to find. Like you say though, if someone is willing to pay for it then good on them. Good luck with the sale.[/quote] Thanks mate. Maybe you're right on the price. I'd do it for £285 inc postage or £270 picked up. This really is as new

[quote name='yorks5stringer' post='346395' date='Dec 5 2008, 01:27 PM']Doesn't the place in Leeds still have a couple...they were on ebay?[/quote] Probably. I don't know

[quote name='crez5150' post='346394' date='Dec 5 2008, 01:25 PM']Look not trying to wind anyone up... didn't want to put anything on my post as normally it gets taken the wrong way..... I spoke with DV and Zings recently as I was contemplating one of these and they have said they are having stock very shortly.... so If I upset anyone then sorry but I these are available at a lesser price....[/quote] Thank you- it actually means a lot as comments on this Forum can get blown out of proportion very quickly. I said I'd try and sell it for a mate of mine for what he paid for it. I guess you can get it cheaper but it comes down to the old addage "A bird in the hand..." Anyway, it's a lovely bass and if I wasn't so inept I'd keep it myself.

[quote name='crez5150' post='346381' date='Dec 5 2008, 01:14 PM']My pleasure....[/quote] Pal, seriously if you don't have anything positive to add please don't bother adding anything. I'm trying to do a mate of mine a favour. I'm sure if you had any mates yourself you'd understand.

[quote name='crez5150' post='346352' date='Dec 5 2008, 12:55 PM'][url="http://www.dv247.com/invt/49966/"]http://www.dv247.com/invt/49966/[/url][/quote] Thanks for that helpful post. Merry Christmas

[quote name='john_the_bass' post='346232' date='Dec 5 2008, 10:46 AM']wow these are hard to get at the moment![/quote] It took him ages to track it down, so i think they're still in short supply John

I'm not sure if this would be of interest to anyone, but a pal of mine is selling a nearly-new (1 week old) Stagg 3/4 EDB in black. Now I've been down the EDB route myself and it is certainly not for me, so I said that I would offer it up on the Forum. I'm picking it up tonight as he's going to India tomorrow for Christmas. He literally got it last week and has decided that it's beyond his capabilities!! It took him ages to track one down in the first place but I guess that's just the way it goes sometimes. It's spotless and comes with the carry bag and all original packaging. He's looking for £285 inc postage or £270 if collected from Woking. Thanks for looking

These are cracking Cabs. So cracking that a few months after this went to Clarky I actually bought another one which I still use for everything. BUMP for a lovely cab and a really nice guy too!!

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='335762' date='Nov 24 2008, 07:22 PM']Hiya Nick Did you manage to get a case for the Ric? I'm thinking of running my 4003 in stereo with the bridge pup to GS112 via LMII and the neck pup to GS112 NH via my Hartke LH500 hehe...[/quote] I've not been brave enough to try the stereo out yet Peter- I'll probably hear how you get on with it from Woking! I've ordered one of the Pro-tec gigbags for the time being as the Ric cases cost an absolute fortune at the moment!

[quote name='Clarky' post='335389' date='Nov 24 2008, 12:24 PM'] Would be great if you could make it - I think the WitchDoktors are pretty entertaining too Not too many Rick owners on BassChat (as I discovered) so have you tried posting on RickResource, which does have a fair few UK members?[/quote] I shall give it a go Clarky- see you on the Ric Forum!!

[quote name='martthebass' post='335404' date='Nov 24 2008, 12:45 PM']Nick, don't do it.........just look on it as 'winter boredum'[/quote] There's probably an element of that Mart. I'll see what's on offer but fo far there's been no bites. I certainly won't be upset if the Jazz stays with me. Ho Hum, what to do...

[quote name='Clarky' post='335122' date='Nov 23 2008, 08:19 PM']Hi Nick, what have I started! There's a nice Montezuma Brown 4003 FS somewhere on the Forum (thebeat's I think)[/quote] Thanks Clarky- I've seen it. To be honest I don't want/can't affor dto buy one outright at the moment and was seeing if there is anyone interested in trades. It is gorgeous though..... PS I might try and get along to see you at the Peel. Last time I was there when we weren't playing I was mistaken for one of the Doormen...

[quote name='richardd' post='335124' date='Nov 23 2008, 08:27 PM']I don't believe it Mr Murphy[/quote] I've got a few ideas Rich, so hopefully this will stay with me. I'd like to see what's out there though. I'll probably see sense in the morning

Since I took ownership of Clarky's Riic 4003, my Jazz bass has hardly got a look in. All the Fender tones I need are taken care of by my Shuker, but I am completely besotted with Rickenbackers. As a result, I am seriously contemplating on offering up my Fender Custom Shop Closet Classic 64 reissue Jazz in exchange for a Ric 4003. This is one of the nicest Jazz basses I've ever played and is currently fitted with Wizard 84's. I have the original Fender pickups for this too, with all case candy but not case unfortunately. The custom shop certificate is there too and the chrome pickup covers, It's in Burgundy Mist and was a custom order colour (1 of only 4 made in 2007). Brand new these cost over £2,000 but I am looking for a swap with a Rickenbacker 4003 (in excellent conditon). However, if someone wants to buy this, then I'd be looking to cover the cost of a new 4003!! This really is a feeler and I am only interested in Ricknebackers. Here are some pics. Thanks for looking

[quote name='Jamesemt' post='329333' date='Nov 14 2008, 06:44 PM']Old fashioned cheque OK? If so, do you want to PM me your details?[/quote] Sorry mate, this sold on Ebay last night before I read your post.