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I'd love a black Korina jazz just finished in oil with some sort of gorgeous exotic neck (no finish). Don't know why Black Korina isn't more popular for making guitars basses, it looks awesome and reports about the tone are always positive.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='838545' date='May 16 2010, 12:00 AM']Sorry Noel - it's a Fujigen bass, the very small/fine chequers on the binding are the main giveaway here. The serial's Fujigen too - read the first digit as a letter: I, the 9th letter of the alphabet, representing the 9th month. Second 2 digits are the year and the remainder is sequential production run for the month. Meaning this was the 6773rd instrument built at Fujigen Gakki in September 1977. Ithangyew!!! Anyway, I'd be 99% certain it was an Ibanez - in Europe/the UK (not sure whereabouts you are, Gunnar) far & away the most common examples of Fujigen 4001 copies were branded as Ibanez. I think this is a late example of an Ibanez 2388B/DX, these had their specs updated to resemble mid 70s Rickenbackers, and used more authentic pickups/surround. Earlier 2388Bs had full-width sparkly inlays copied from pre '73 Ricks (as was the chequer binding) and used Gibson-style chrome pickups. I assume when Fujigen started building 4001 copies (as far as I can ascertain around 1971/72), replica pickups weren't in production, so they just used whatever was available. Anyway excellent pics Gunnar, and the bass looks to be in great condition for its age. Is the truss rod cover a real Rickenbacker item, or do you know if it's a replica? If it's real (which it might well be if it's been on the bass since the 70s), the back-screened Plexi covers are very sought-after by Rickenbacker collectors & fans. Jon.[/quote] I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'd love it if you wrote a book on the history of Japcrap/Rickenfakers mate.

Those music bakers look really cool hybrids. If the pickups are sh*te I suppose replacements are easily sourcable as well. Are these a brand new? I've never seen one before.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='832035' date='May 9 2010, 11:19 AM']There aren't any black-bound copies, as far as I know, certainly not from the 70s era because there were no black-bound 4001s to copy. This is the same "modified" one that's popped up a few times in the last couple of months: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4001-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ270563145415"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4001-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ270563145415[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4001-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ270568782343"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4001-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ270568782343[/url] And old Uncle Ash is trying to flip it for a poxy £50 profit - or more like £15 after Ebay Tax. It must be a total dog. J.[/quote] Yeah that does seem a very quick turn around for the bass. There must be something wrong with it. This is a murky world I've entered!

I used to have loads of problems with this when I started out on bass. My advice is tol leave it to harden. Either way mate, it'll be fine for Saturday.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='831826' date='May 8 2010, 11:08 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shaftesbury-1970s-Through-Neck-Stereo-Bass-Guitar-4001-/140406164977?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20b0dc0df1"]Ashdigits presents another shafty.[/url][/quote] Looks a nice one at a decent price. Another black binding one as well. Aren't they meant to be rare?

Wow, looks lovely. I always lean towards the stripped down simplicity of the 4000 personally but know that I'd just end up buggering about with this and adding a hi gain pickup and, well just ruining it basically. Very cool bass. I'll watch with interest.

I like the Gotoh. When I got my Mexican Jazz I soon got totally pissed off with stock bridge. I play hard and the G string saddle used to flap about like crazy and the thing seemed to be made of the same thing they make baked bean tins out of. I got the Gotoh over the Badass for the following reasons: 1) It's cheaper 2) It doesn't require any pissing about 3) I prefer the look of it. 4) It does exactly the same thing. It took me 5 minutes to install and the change in sound was very noticable (lots of debate on this but I'm telling you, it really does give a fuller sound with more sustain).

[quote name='hagguy' post='821364' date='Apr 27 2010, 11:49 PM']after looking at musicman stuff for a while, ive started looking at rickenbaker type basses. can't afford the real thing yet and not sure they are worth the price tag. i've seen a couple copies ibanez looks good and a tokai which is brand new but not sure of theyre quality. if anyone could point me in the direction of a good quality copy that is being made currently, would be apprieciated. i found an ibanez copy from the 70's for £750 worth it?. i've not came accross a bad ibby yet so that would be the main contender, but if there is other decent ones would like to have a look. thanks in advance [/quote] CMI ones are nice. Heres one I picked up for £400 on here. Sounds really genuine. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=82308&hl=cmi"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=82308&hl=cmi[/url] I agree though, with £750 you should just wait and get the real thing.

Personally I quite like the bass. The only part I'd take issue with is the rank funghi (?)under the bridge cover. That's pretty gross.

I just spewed after seeing that.

I'm a Jazz bass man really but I like the Aerodynes. A mate who I shared a practice room with used to have one and it was lovely. Really well put together, looked awesome, big growly sound. Saw him play it for a few gigs and the tone was very big and bassy. Although...if you already have a modded P bass you love (and a Jazz you seem to like) it could be argued this bass would be a bit pointless in your setup? I dunno, it's not like I can talk with the amount of basses I have!

My band, Pencil In,have a gig at Sub 61 in Manchester on Friday night. I was wondering if anyone has played the venue and what did you think of it?

Go Squier. The new stuff is pretty faultless.

Great review mate and I'm glad you like the bass. I've got the same model in blue and I can't leave it alone!

Wonder what this is/was? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BASS-GUITAR-PROJECT-70-S-JAP_W0QQitemZ260583732988QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item3cac0036fc"]70s project[/url]