johnbiffa

Outstanding McCartney lookalike bass from 1964 in fantastic museum condition almost as new (not even had a strap button inserted on heel) The original German retailer label remains on the rear of the headstock and the bass comes with the original soft case and leather strap as well as a recent shaped case. This is the McCartney sound in spades and if you perform Beatles numbers this is undoubtedly the bass for you. The signature deep thump but very clear note articulation. However this is not a "one trick pony" but no good for slapping ! No issues whatsoever and aside from a couple of scatches at top of headstock it is immaculate. It also has the single piece back which Hofner only fitted between 64 and 65 and is stunning. Deciding to thin the herd was a hard decision this bass should be played not having occasional use in my home studio. Looking for 1350 GBP delivered (personally down MI/A1 corridor or NW/NE England) or pick up or meet, i would be reluctant to courier this valuable instrument. I am aware of the current resell market but at this price it will be a bargain for someone both collector and player. This was one of Happy Jacks prized possessions and he knows his Hofners, so I have taken the liberty of posting some of his pics as well, I am sure he will understand !

Probably the best fretless Rickenbacker ever appearing on this forum ! Shaggy and Beedster lovingly upgraded this 4003 fretless to V63 spec and described it here: "So essentially;[list] [*]2005 [size=4]Rickenbacker[/size] [size=4]4003[/size] [size=4]FL[/size] (fretless) in [size=4]mapleglo[/size] (natural), almost blemish-free; only defect is 2mm ding on rear of body so small I couldn’t get it to show in a close-up pic [*]Walnut headstock “wings” [*]VT tone circuit [*]Fretless lacquered rosewood fingerboard, side dot markers on 1/3/5/7/9/12 etc fret positions. Has always been strung with [size=4]fl[/size]ats, so board unmarked [*]Brand new [size=4]Rickenbacker[/size] bridge pickup and cover and original Horseshoe imported from US [*]Vintage late ‘60’s [size=4]Rickenbacker[/size] toaster neck p/up fitted. (see how much the new ones cost on ebay, then see how much vintage Ric parts cost!) [*]WD Music cellulose 5-ply tortoiseshell 2-piece pickguard just fitted, imported from the US. This is the proper vintage quality tort material, far superior to modern acrylic. and tort p/guards were offered on some vintage Rics. [/list] “Fretless” and “[size=4]Rickenbacker[/size]” aren’t normally included in the same sentence, which is a real shame; they're so playable, the all-maple and neck-thru construction make for fantastic sustain, and the single-coil pickups are wonderfully articulate. The vintage toaster p/up in particular gives a fabulously deep, warm, double-bassy growl. and this is an astonishing sounding bass and equally good on the eye as it is in pristine condition". Having acquired a Celinder Jazz Classic which has blown me away I have decided to slim down the herd as this need to be played not just stored in my studio for a rare outing. No trades but can be delivered to your door[b] for a reduced price of £1000 [/b], possibly in person if you are down M1/A1 corridor on NE/NW England. This is a rare instrument and will not disappoint as Beedster or Shaggy I am sure would confirm.

Am about to offer my Ric 4003 fretless, upgraded by Bass Chats legendary Beedster with toaster and horseshoe pick up (so like a v63 ri) and my 64 Hofner 500/1 violin bass to buy this baby to complement my Celinder Jazz Classic BUMP

Cannot believe this is still for sale!

I cannot believe there is no takers, these are IMHO the best basses in the world ! Have a bump

PM'd

Pass my medicine nurse......please

Wow, as an owner of a Celinder Jazz Classic, thinking do I need a 5 string? Truly awesome basses and sure to attract great interest, good luck with the sale

You have an interesting PM (I hope)

I had the 2x10 version, should never have sold it !

Included free delivery options for next week for anyone interested !

Updated in response to PM's

Price reduction to £165

PM'd

Pics now in first post, thank you MB1

What a gentleman, hope your well and gainfully employed ! Great pedal board but having acquired a Celinder Classic jazz I found myself just using the pure bass sound exclusively so someone else can benefit, it is a great collection that you put together and very compact and transportable

When I get home this evening, watch this space !

Now surplus to requirements as I am taking fewer basses and slimming down the footprint for gigs. Put together by MB1 (lovingly) and in outstanding condition. Comprises: Black Label Multi Drive, Multi Comp, Bass IQ, Octavider, Chorus and Dynaverb All pedals are connected by double jacks and powered from the outstanding Diago pedal board which measures 60 x 33 x 12 The pedals are fixed to an EBS demo/display plate with preset recommendations for each pedal clearly identified and I have only seen these in US stores. Expensive to post due to weight but could be delivered M1 A1M corridor or NE,NW and WMids f.o.c. Collection and demo a pleasure in E Yorkshire [size=4]The perfect way to get all the pedals you ever wanted ![/size] [size=6][b]£425[/b][/size] [size=4]In answer to the questions you could remove the pedals, works out at £71 per pedal and a free Diago deluxe pedal case..........bargain ![/size] [b][size=4]Could be personally delivered in W Mids on Monday18th March or SE on 19th and Essex on 20th or M11 / AI corridor[/size][/b]

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Did you get the J200 for the project?

Interested in trades?

Hi Sadly for you I sold it over 10 months ago Keep looking !

How about an original 60's Gibson EB3 with original case, with cash my way as well? (and I'm 12 miles from York)

Well, looks like Im hanging on to this fantastic combo so unless someone moves quickly its staying with me................not a hardship really !