Skybone

It really sounds like he needs to get his guitar checked over by someone who knows what they're doing.

Sunshine on Leith - The Proclaimers

Blue Monday - New Order

Saturday's Alright for Fighting - Elton John

There's a few options if you just want a straight swap: https://www.thomann.de/gb/gotoh_404bo_c_bass_bridge.htm https://www.axesrus.co.uk/Gotoh-404SJ-Bridge-p/404sj.htm https://www.axesrus.co.uk/Gotoh-510BO-4-Bridge-p/j510bo.htm https://www.wdmusic.co.uk/hardware-parts-c1/bridges-tailpieces-c2/bass-c96/wd-music-4-string-modern-bass-bridge-p4820 https://www.btnmusic.co.uk/product/abm-3d-bass-bridge-aluminium/ https://www.btnmusic.co.uk/product/grainger-bass-bridge-4-string/

Boogie Wonderland - Earth Wind & Fire

I've been trying to "get" Yes for many years. Even went so far as buying one of the "Best Of" compilation albums. Still don't get them for the above reasons (though to be fair, I couldn't give a flying flip about the dodgy clothes). Great musicians, obviously, but it's a "No" from me.

This. Charge original bassist for storage.

We Will Rock You - Queen

Let There Be Rock - AC/DC

3 becomes 4, with the recent acquisition of a Jetglo 4003.

Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (Mamma, just killed a man...)

Love Me Do - The Beatles

You answered your own question in your opening statement. Go with that.

Sloop John B - The Beach Boys

There's always the new POD Go, same model set as the Helix range, but in a more versatile package than the HX Stomp and for around a similar price. Some functions have been amended, but it would seem like a really good choice.

Turning Japanese - The Vapors

Call Me - Blondie

Autumn Twighlight - Cathedral

I don't use a Helix, but an older HD500x as my pre-amp as well as effects. It is certainly more limited in respect of bass specific bass amp/cab sims, but it's still incredibly usable, and sounds great. I would say that it does give you the ability to have a multitude of different variations on amp & cab sounds, useful for different songs, add in effects, and you can switch between effects and/or patches during songs / between songs etc. The only other comparable pre-amp that could do something similar would be either the SanaAmp BDDI Deluxe, or the VT Bass Deluxe (both of which are now discontinued). A single pre-amp pedal would mean that you keep a "core" sound, and add additional effects to that. To vary your sound, you'd need to add another pre-amp or something like an EQ pedal. Maybe take a look at the Helix LT, which would give you more connectivity options as well as switching options.

The full width inlays do look fantastic.

There was a video kicking around of her doing some Led Zep covers in her "pre-fame" days. Very good indeed.

Pics as promised. Not pristine in any way, but a very nice bass none the less. But it certainly need a deep clean!

The Chase is Better Than the Catch - Motorhead

Are you a member of the Rickenfakers group on Facebook? It might be worthwhile putting a request on there, someone might have one kicking about somewhere. Other than that, I'd suggest either trying to find a blank one or a genuine Ric one.