rolo79

@chriswareham what’s your band? The Thing are cool. A friend put them on at a show on the same tour and has them coming back next summer too. I saw photos of the bass and wasn’t sure from the angle of it was a 3000 or 3001. Still has the Ric sound, but also something quite distinctly its own.

Reluctantly listed on Reverb, if anyone here wants to deal get at me. Would rather sell here than there tbh.

@Aero71 it weights in at 10lbs 6oz.

I did have someone message me on Facebook that had been after one, but the day I was going to sell it they bought a 4003 🤣 sods law!

I’ll get back to you asap with this.

Lovely bass. I bought it from California years ago. A member of the Ricresource forum helped me to import it (the original owner wouldn’t sell/ship outside of the states!) it was originally found to be my back up bass (I had a couple of 4003s at the time - montezuma and midnight blue) but in the end it took over in the studio. The producer preferred the sound of it in the mix and then it took over for live shows too. Now I live (and play/record) between Germany and England. This one didn’t really make it into the last recordings (apart from one song where I put tapewounds on it and played it with an eabow for a cello like effect!) I need to move this one on for something lighter and more adaptable for touring in England.

Now, owning this does not guarantee sounding like Geddy Lee, Mani, or Andy Nicholson, but it does mean that every other bassist on the bill and in attendance at your shows will come up to you after the gig. (As bass players this is about the best we can hope for!) For sale is this 1976 Rickenbacker 3001 in the super cool Autumnglo colour. It was my main recording bass for my first album and also made its way on to subsequent recordings. It’s currently fitted with some new groundwound strings and all set ups since I’ve owned it were by John @noiseworx. The bass works perfectly and has a great neck. Super loud and punchy sound, often described as “a p bass on steroids”. If comes with the original case. If you’re looking at this advert you know how rarely these come up for sale. There haven’t been any in groups or on Reverb for donkeys. Additionally, shipping an import duty now to the UK would be a nightmare. So, here’s your chance! You’re more than welcome to try the bass in Coventry. Or, between 27 December and and 2nd Jan I could arrange to travel to meet an hour from Coventry. Shipping would be very reluctant as the bass and case (it’s made of wood!) are super heavy. Packaging, shipping and insurance would add to the cost. Guess one thing to say is… Regarding part exchange: Live basses I’m in the market for and have my eye on: Limelight, Bravewood, Fender Custom Shop, Sandberg California II, Nash, Jon Shuker, or an interesting Musicman. (I’m basically after something lighter, with a worn in neck, 4 strings…) If you have one and are thinking of trading, I’m open to chat.