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  1. spongebob
    Few more days on here then E-bay. As I said above, I've 'retired' from drumming - so it's all got to go. :wacko:
  2. spongebob
    After many years, I am giving up drumming to concentrate on bass. As a result, I am selling ALL of my gear. Much of this stuff was bought last year when I upgraded, but it has all just sat in the cases and not been gigged - hence it is all mint, barely used, but I've got to sadly let go. [u][b] GRETSCH NEW CLASSIC MAPLE KIT[/b][/u] (12/16/22) - Merot Sparkle - £750 (Due to distribution problems, high-end Gretsch are currently hard to even get in the UK. List price on these is £1400+) Comes with a full mint set of Mapex drum bags, tom legs and bracket. [u][b]GRETSCH NEW CLASSIC MAPLE SNARE[/b][/u] - (14") in Black Fade - £150 [u][b]DREAM 'BLISS'CYMBALS[/b][/u] - 14" Hats/17" Crash/22" Ride - Comes in Tribal Planet heavy-duty case. These cymbals are not yet widely known, but are hand-crafted in China, and sound like Zildjian Vintage K's. Hard to source, but amazing. £125 [u][b]STANDS - GIBRALTAR 5600 SERIES[/b][/u] - Hi-Hat/Snare/Cymbal/Boom - Complete with heavy duty hardware bag - £80 [u][b] TAMA IRON COBRA[/b][/u] - (Rolling Glide) Bass Pedal (Complete with hardcase and instructions) - £65 [u][b] DRUM THRONE - MAPEX T755A[/b][/u] - 'Motorbike' style - £45 For sale as listed - I selling the cymbals and stands as sets with cases. I will sell the whole package at a discounted price of only £1150 - in the shops this lot retails for well over £2000!! For the whole lot, I will also include a mint Meinl stick bag. Contact Iain - 0784 770 4422 or drop me a PM! Items located in Kent.
  3. spongebob
    Thanks Andy. It honestly is a beauty...but I need to clear some space. I'll leave it on here for a couple more days, then it will be advertised elswhere. Last chance Basschatters.......
  4. spongebob
    Sorry guys, no body parts...just cash!
  5. spongebob
    [b]I am, sadly selling my Rickenbacker 4003. Bought brand new by me in 2003 (it was manufactured in that year), it has been kept in the hardcase since new, only being used for the occasional rehearsal. The colour is Fireglow, a beautiful sunburst effect. All Rickenbackers are handmade, and the craftmanship is unbelievable. The new price on these is now over the £2000 mark - and there is a two-year waiting list. As the factory is running behind, this is likely to increase, as is the price, with the fluctuations with the pound/dollar. The condition can only be described as mint - the pictures tell the story. There is no markings, rash, mods....everything is as the day it left the factory. The only minor thing to mention is a couple of half-millimetre tiny scratches on the front of the headstock, caused by re-stringing. These are very, very small, and you have to struggle to see them - but I want to be totally honest and genuine. You will not find another 4003 in this condition for this money. I am a total Ric-addict - the only reason that I am selling is that I can't justify keeping this one. I am taking delivery of another Ric - so this one has to go. [u] Price is £1350.[/u] Comes with original, immaculate hardcase. Cash on collection only, located in Tenterden, Kent. Call me (Iain) on 0784 770 4422 if interested.[/b]
  6. spongebob
    Rickenbacker 4004cii. I'm a Ric-addict, and I've been after one of these for a while!
  7. spongebob
    I've just managed to snare my dream bass on E-bay, from the USA. I've worked out the cost of purchase, shipping, etc, with the conversion before buying. However - when it comes to the customs charges and VAT - do I have to pay on a used instrument? I've already budgeted for a big lump on top! Are there any tips here? What can I get the seller to mark it as to help reduce the cost? Any ideas here welcome!
  8. spongebob
    As it's your first post, maybe you could introduce yourself, who you are, etc, and provide a weblink or something? Might help anyone interested gauge more of an idea of what's on offer. Just a thought!
  9. spongebob
    There's a really nice Trace 715 SMC 150 watt combo on e-bay right now with no reserve.
  10. spongebob
    I am - and very happy I am too!! Come and check us out tomorrow night in Sheerness (shameless plug)!! That's the last time I do anybody else a favour!! BTW, do I know you Galilee? Have we met?
  11. spongebob
    Sorry, I meant to say this was on behalf of someone else - he's now told me he's not looking as he's found something through another site.
  12. spongebob
    Sorry, item withdrawn.
  13. spongebob
    My 150w Trace has a single speaker.....so I would assume output would be fairly similar to the Mini Mark?
  14. spongebob
    Nice avatar Sk8! TBH, I've always found my Trace to have a fine amount of power for me. Other places where there's been a dediacated soundman, he's just line'd me out to the PA. I tend to use it in small clubs/pubs, and it's always had enough power to cut through. Then again, I'm a biased Ric player....and they sound great through anything! I've noticed a few Mark Bass players on here, so there's quite a following? I'm just looking for a way to plug 'n' go, whilst matching the quality and sound of my Trace.....
  15. spongebob
    The place we've been using recently for practice has got an old Carlsbro combo. It has to be, the worst thing I've ever plugged into! TBH, it makes my Rickenbacker sound like a buzzing fly! Terrible!!
  16. spongebob
    My current bass amp - a Trace Elliot 150w combo, serves me well with a teriffic sound, and output is more than good for me. However, at around 30k's or more, it weighs a ton (not literally, please forgive my calculations). Basically, I'm looking for an combo of 150w or similar that I can lift on my own, without risking a double hernia. I'd also like to be able to leave the gig without any help - I always find my amp is the last to get lifted out of venues whilst I'm helping the others! It would be nice to have amp in one hand, and bass in the other! I've seen the Markbass Mini Mark - seems to give out 150w, but they say it weighs under 10k! Has anybody got/tried one of these? How do they sound? I'm really interested to hear everybody's thoughts, as they seem quite expensive for a combo - just under £800. I was also searching the net for more pictures - I can only find the front, not the switches/inputs, etc. All help and suggestions please!!
  17. spongebob
    Like most guitars, keeping the Ric original is the key. Any mod will affect the value for sure. With the early 70's 4001s especially - you want to do more research on the variants.....and maybe change the pup back as well!
  18. spongebob
    [u][b]"When I changed over to a Precision the drummer commented that it sounded like I had gone from a £9.99 Argos special to a real bass."[/b][/u] ....and there's me normally arguing against the normal drummer jokes!
  19. spongebob
    You'll find everything you need to know on here - [url="http://www.rickresource.com"]http://www.rickresource.com[/url] I am a Rickenbacker nut - you'll never catch me with anything else. I have also had some other bassists who have said to me that a Ric is not a 'real' bass as you need to use a pick. Of course, those people and opinions are simply nuts. Across the board, you'll find a real mix of Ric players who favour either finger style or pick. Geddy was a finger player....one of the most famous Ric owners! It all comes down to personal preference, and if you want that Ric sound. I've never had any complaints about using mine - it's all a part of the sound I bring to the table...and as I said, I'll never use anything else. Then again, if you can find a decent one at a sensible price......good luck!! There is currently a 2 year plus waiting list on new ones, and with the pound/dollar problems, I believe that prices have risen again to nearly £2000 for a 4003. This may also be raised by the time of delivery if rates change.
  20. spongebob
    Excellent! I'll give some a try and see how we go!! Thanks guys.
  21. spongebob
    Adding to the many list of string questions..... I have been using Roto's nickel strings for a bit, and their stainless before that. Only changed over after reading about increased fretwar to my precious Rics! I have been looking at the Elites Players series. Anybody on here use them? I always go for standard gauge, out of interest! Looking for an Elites website, I couldn't find one! Does it exist? I just wondered if anyone on note is an Elites player (not that it actually matters...!
  22. spongebob
    Thanks guys. Valuable info for me to work on!
  23. spongebob
    Linked to my previous post about getting a Ric 4004.... Has anyone had any experience of importing from the USA? I'm looking at used/nearly new. My concern is the customs charges - how they are calculated, and so on. Any thoughts or experiences on this would be great, I'm a bit worried that I might get stung!
  24. spongebob
    Many thanks for all that. I'll register on there today and see how things go. There must be one out there.......!!
  25. spongebob
    I'm looking to buy a Rickenbacker 4004 Cheyenne in Maple glow. I'm not new to Rics, already being well into my 4003's. However, I have hit a real problem. The main 'distributor', Rosetti, list loads of dealers, but most of the shops don't stock any Rics at all....some barely stock any basses! Basically, can anybody help me here? I don't know where to look - I've trawled the net, but to no avail. E-bay hasn't been much good, either! Maybe someone can provide some decent web links to shops they know which regularly stock Rics? I'm keeping my eyes on the classifieds on basschat as well. I'm not just after only new....I'd definitely consider a used if a good one was to turn up. All suggestions and help welcome!
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