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  1. [quote name='Starless' post='989307' date='Oct 15 2010, 03:14 PM']Time to move on the old Ric. I've had a few in my time and keep coming back to them, but I'm not gigging it so it has to make way for what I need. 1997 Fireglo finish which is maturing nicely from it's original red colour (buy a new one and they are a bit red and pink for my liking). Unusually for a Rickenbacker, it shows signs of actual use (rather then being hung up as a very expensive wall decoration). Slight scuffing (break out the Zymol to cure that) and minor dinks here and there which can only really be seen on very close inspection. No buckle rash. A couple of nicks on the body binding (check close-up pics). She is subtlely pre-dinked, so no need to panic about it coming to grief in a gig situation. The neck is what I would describe as 'middling', not a 4001 skinny, but certainly not the type of clunker that has been on the go in recent years. All original parts apart from the saddles which have been replaced with genuine Ric newbies (the old ones were getting a bit too deep in the grooves). I have not filed the saddles and am letting the strings make the grooves. The string tension keeps them in place no problem, even when digging out some Jam riffs. Bridge pickup unit is complete with pointless cover in place (feel free to remove it - I only put it back in place to move the bass on). The nut is the original black one, but I will also include a new white/cream nut for that vintage look. The nut is not glued in place, but again the string tension keeps it solid. I prefer to do this because it allows me to adjust the nut sideways to increase/decrease the space between E/G strings and fretboard edges. The original Ric case is also included. It has been well used and done its job. It still protects the bass perfectly, but the feet on the bottom edge have collapsed and the plastic is cracked around them (this is how I got it and I have had no need to replace the case - works perfectly - total protection). I am not looking for a sale at the moment, and for the purposes of trade-in value I would place this anywhere between £900-£999 (A Ric for less than a grand!!) I am looking for a fretless bass, unlined with a Jazz type neck. Fender Jazz itself, or something like a MM Sterling. As long as it has a nut-width of 38mm and a reasonably shallow profile. Nothing too outrageous in terms of body colour (no blues, greens or oranges). Happy to take a bass plus cash, but don't want anything valued over £999 (I just wouldn't gig it). Also happy to take bass plus something else to make up the difference - not sure what yet, so will update this if something comes to me.... And here's the eye-candy: [attachment=61429:1.JPG] [attachment=61430:2.JPG] [attachment=61431:3.JPG] [attachment=61432:4.JPG] [attachment=61433:5.JPG] [attachment=61434:6.JPG] I will also be selling separately a Hipshot replacement bridge (best after-market Ric upgrade ever) and a set of vintage Rick knobs.[/quote] Howdy, nice ric... Keep me posted on that Hipshot regards Keith M
  2. Guess which Lucky Boy got the Blue Rickenbacker ??? Great guy to do business with... an absolute treasure. Patience and helpfulness personified. keep in touch Mate regards Keith M
  3. [quote name='AndyTravis' post='977402' date='Oct 4 2010, 05:26 PM']Just as a point, i'll be at Bass Day UK at the RNCM this year, and while i can't take all of the basses with me, if anyone wants to see something in the flesh before buying, i can take one or two of these basses.[/quote] PM`d regards Keith M
  4. [quote name='AndyTravis' post='977137' date='Oct 4 2010, 02:27 PM']Couple of Price Changes...Bump.[/quote] Now if there was some way you had access to a Visa / Mastercard machine, i would be along to Manchester from Widnes like a Rocket for that Ricky !!!. Maybe get your freindly guitar shop to Handle the sale ?? obvoiusly i would accept no warranty obligations... just a thought good luck anyway Andy regards Keith M
  5. [quote name='ingenius' post='962085' date='Sep 20 2010, 12:40 PM']Bump now £90[/quote] Sorry All, got my info wrong... ( i should stick to basses ) this is actually an Alto and not aTenor as i had previously described it in the heading. Let me know if you need a piccy regards Keith M
  6. [quote name='RhysP' post='962139' date='Sep 20 2010, 01:28 PM']Hamers are awesome instruments & are ridiculously under-appreciated in this country. I'm a member of the Hamer Forum & have had many Hamer guitars. You won't find a better made instrument from any manufacturer IMO. I think the figure of £400 - 500 being mentioned here is pretty much bang on, though I have seen them go for less. The pickups having been changed might make a difference though. What were the originals - Duncans or EMGs? Does it have the original Hamer case? You'd be insane to get rid of this bass to buy a Fender Jazz IMO - the Hamer is in a different league altogether.[/quote] Looking at both sets of photos it looks like maybe the original pick-ups were Bassline which i think are Seymour Duncans. I guess BottomE can answer this.. just an observation on my part A really lovely bass though regards Keith M
  7. Bump now £90 [quote name='ingenius' post='913449' date='Aug 3 2010, 07:25 AM']bump a price drop[/quote]
  8. AWWWWWWWWE dont do this to me !!! its always been a bass i have wanted. Dont know the current values but the last one, same spec in blue ,i was watching went for the equivalent of £480 ish in dollars if my memory serves me correct. Lovely Lovely bass. Please let me know if you do decide to let it go to a new and loving home. regards Keith M
  9. Does the head colour match the body... cos if it does i am gonna be in luuurvvv regards Keith M
  10. Its a real pity i didnt take notice of Master Yoda at Jedi training camp ... i could hve used the old Jedi mind trick and got you to trade for something that isnt on you list plus a less amount of cash than you really wanted. I only live over the water too so could heve been ther in a jiffy in the pod racer.. damn.. Still am up for a trade if you have no luck !! regards Ibe wan kernobie AKA Keith failed Jedi
  11. Thanks Happy Jack that waylays a few fears of a faulty unit regards Keith M [quote name='Happy Jack' post='922333' date='Aug 12 2010, 09:05 AM']IME, yes & yes. Some of the pre-sets have a lot of treble and they can hiss a bit. You should find that the more bassy pre-sets don't have the same issue. The knobs can also go a bit warbley as you change settings, as if there are some sort of "threshholds" that you're moving through. Note also that the BDDI is really very sensitive to active basses, and quickly slips into extreme overdrive sounds. It's much easier to use and control (IMHO) with passive basses. You need to be a bit careful if you're running a compressor pedal at the same time. Depending on your settings, you can get some outrageously 'gnarly' tones.[/quote]
  12. Hey all, i got mine yesterday and love the sound and tones, but i noticed 2 things, it hisses slightly depending on the preset, but this dissappears when you hit the switch and go to by pass. Also when making on the fly changes, i get some modulation noise depending how much you change the setting until you double click and save the settings whereupon it stops. the main question [size="5"][/size]IS THIS NORMAL regards Keith M For info i am using a Solid state Tecamp Puma 1000, plugged into the front input with all settings flat.
  13. bump a price drop [quote name='ingenius' post='911366' date='Jul 31 2010, 05:19 PM']my wife bought this a few years ago, not overly used, comes with case, original unused mouthpiece and a Yamaha mouthpiece. Spare reed, cleaning bits and stand all included. Was around £350 when bought so i guess its worth £150. Very good condition PM me for photos regards Keith M[/quote]
  14. my wife bought this a few years ago, not overly used, comes with case, original unused mouthpiece and a Yamaha mouthpiece. Spare reed, cleaning bits and stand all included. Was around £350 when bought so i guess its worth Now £90 Very good condition PM me for photos regards Keith M
  15. [quote name='EddyGlee' post='908488' date='Jul 28 2010, 05:54 PM']Its a 1972 replica of the bass Geddy Lee uses, it's made in Japan with American Parts like quite a few signature basses (Marcus Miller signature) U.S Badass 2 bridge, Original U.S 60's Pickups( tapered pole) U.S CTS controls. the Truss Rod Adjustment is located at the Butt end of the neck where it joins the body! as FENDER didn't move truss rod adjustment to headstock till mid/late 70's ( its back at the butt end again now on all new USA Fenders tho) and the main differences between this jazz and a Precision is:- it has a slimmer neck than P Bass the pickups are 2 single coils which have more variation of tone than the Precision which has just 1 humbucking pickup! Dont wanna dis the P Bass cos i love them too it all boils down to taste at the end of the day! but this is a fantastic sounding/playing instrument If you wanna know anything else let me know Regards [/quote] Thanks Dude great reply cojitation time regards Keith M
  16. Hi there, Just a couple of questions: where was this made, is it a mexican or american..??? and if my eyes dont decieve me, is the truss rod hole filled in at the head ?? how is it adjusted. Finally , how would the sound of this compare to a Fender P bass ?? I really like the look of this bass as i love jazz basses. I have a Sandberg California JJ which i use as my one and only. Am currently looking at adding a fender USA P bass.. but this could tempt me !!! AND coincidentally i am in Cheshire regards Keith M
  17. ingenius

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    Big thanks to Paul Super quick transaction and the Amp totally as described! Totally trustworthy Guy strike 1 for a happy bunny regards Keith M
  18. Big up to Lee, Cab is brilliant and as described.. dead easy transaction and a little bit of logistical luck had it in my posesssion in just over a day. trustworthy top banana regards Keith M
  19. Sorry guys , messed up and started another feeback thread for somebody who had one already regards Keith M
  20. Pm`d regards Keith M
  21. [quote name='Lee Love' post='893176' date='Jul 12 2010, 08:52 PM']Right - Its now definately for Sale - just getting some pictures taken.. although it look exactly like this.... DRB 212/212D Perfect condition - great cab. 600 watts RMS Neo 2x12 w/horn X-over w/HF level control 41HZ to 20kHZ 101 dB 1W1M 4 ohms 24.5"h x 20.75"w x 15"d 52 lbs. Neodymium Fantastic easily portable cab - great tone and louder than you would think it could be. Lovely cab but irrational lust for something else prompts feeler? Paid £475 - would consider £375? anyone want ? [attachment=54060:drb_212d_web_aona.jpg][/quote] PM`d regards Keith M
  22. Hi there, is the cab still for sale ?? regards Keith M
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