ash Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Here is my beautiful Rickenbacker 4000 bass in azureglow (blue in Rick speak). All original with serial number dating it to 1982. The bass even has the bridge pickup cover! It has the rarer 'wavy' Grover USA machineheads and original mute on the bridge. It has great tonal variation for a single pickup bass from aggressive Squire like tones to Precision warmth. Its a rare bass in this finish and has a set neck which is beautifully set up with a low action, very little fret wear. No issues with either trussrod. Superb tone and balance. The bass has very little cosmetic wear with only minor dings to the headstock and grazes to the finish. I love this bass but it really does not fit in with the sound of my band so its not being played. Purchased off here just recently. Pickup only due to the value of this item and the fact there isn't a case with it. Although open to negotiation. No non UK buyers (because I won't ship this) sorry! No scammers or timewasters if you are looking at this you know how rare these beasts are. More pics on request. Potential buyers may view the bass by arrangement. Thanks for looking! Please note I am not interested in swaps or part exchanges. Looking for 950. [attachment=70542:_CEPeiy_...p7w___12.jpg] [attachment=70543:_CEPe3NQ...fj____12.jpg] [attachment=70544:_CEPetUw...lDQ___12.jpg] OK some trades considered - Rick 4003 5 string plus cash [i]your[/i] way. John Birch 4001 copy plus cash [i]my[/i] way. Gibson Grabber 2 (new version) Grabber 1 or 3 or Ripper Plus cash [i]my[/i] way. Gibson Thunderbird or Les Paul 5 string plus cash [i]my[/i] way. Epiphone Rivoli (not Korean) swap. Gibson RD Artist plus cash [i]my[/i] way. Not interested in modern basses apart from Trace Elliot T bass 5/4s plus cash my way or an Overwater Jazz 5 or an Esh 5 string Jazz Cheers! Edited March 12, 2011 by ash
Stag Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 I recognise this one, one of Simon's stash! Nice piece of kit... worth noting that V&R have a '73 4000 in stock for £1895, so the price offered here is extremely good for such a collectable piece! Good luck with the sale!
ash Posted February 1, 2011 Author Posted February 1, 2011 [quote name='Stag' post='1110244' date='Jan 31 2011, 09:52 PM']I recognise this one, one of Simon's stash! Nice piece of kit... worth noting that V&R have a '73 4000 in stock for £1895, so the price offered here is extremely good for such a collectable piece! Good luck with the sale! [/quote] Yep its a beaut and at a bargain price methinks.
ash Posted February 2, 2011 Author Posted February 2, 2011 [quote name='ash' post='1111468' date='Feb 1 2011, 07:10 PM']See changes to post bump.[/quote] Please note my trade interests, thanks!
ash Posted February 4, 2011 Author Posted February 4, 2011 [quote name='ash' post='1113130' date='Feb 2 2011, 10:28 PM']Please note my trade interests, thanks![/quote] Up
ash Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 [quote name='ash' post='1117757' date='Feb 6 2011, 03:21 PM']up[/quote] up
ballbag1066 Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 Hi Ash, whereabouts is this Bass? always tempted with Ricks..... Regards Ballbag
The Twickerman Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 Isn't this up on eBay now? Act fast if you're interested. 950 is a great price. I am very tempted myself!
ash Posted February 10, 2011 Author Posted February 10, 2011 [quote name='ballbag1066' post='1122337' date='Feb 10 2011, 09:17 AM']Hi Ash, whereabouts is this Bass? always tempted with Ricks..... Regards Ballbag[/quote] Hi its in Lancaster North West UK
ash Posted February 11, 2011 Author Posted February 11, 2011 [quote name='ash' post='1122938' date='Feb 10 2011, 05:43 PM']Hi its in Lancaster North West UK[/quote] Still not gone after a few bites - can't emphasise what a lovely bass this is. I will price drop to 900 cash or paypal gift sort out your own courier. Cheers!
ash Posted February 13, 2011 Author Posted February 13, 2011 [quote name='ash' post='1123641' date='Feb 11 2011, 10:42 AM']Still not gone after a few bites - can't emphasise what a lovely bass this is. I will price drop to 900 cash or paypal gift sort out your own courier. Cheers![/quote] Onwards and upwards
The Twickerman Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 I cannot believe someone hasn't snapped this up!!! (I blame the bankers for the financial crisis).
ash Posted February 14, 2011 Author Posted February 14, 2011 [quote name='The Twickerman' post='1126358' date='Feb 13 2011, 08:09 PM']I cannot believe someone hasn't snapped this up!!! (I blame the bankers for the financial crisis).[/quote] I agree! Slowwwww market, lots of interest though....
binkybongo Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 [quote name='ash' post='1127425' date='Feb 14 2011, 06:44 PM']I agree! Slowwwww market, lots of interest though....[/quote] werd!
ash Posted February 19, 2011 Author Posted February 19, 2011 No contact from prospective buyer so this is back up with a Saturday bump!
Stacker Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 Well, nobody's biting on my NAsh JB or T-bass so I can't take this off you hands. Grim times.
ash Posted February 22, 2011 Author Posted February 22, 2011 [quote name='Stacker' post='1134195' date='Feb 20 2011, 11:41 AM']Well, nobody's biting on my NAsh JB or T-bass so I can't take this off you hands. Grim times. [/quote] Yes, this is a bargain, can't believe no serious interest!
Trois6 Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 I think french would be interested if you were sending it oversea =) Such a beautiful and rare bass !
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