John Birch 4000 Rickenfaker Decided its staying for the moment pleae remove the ad thanks!

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Here is my John Birch 4000 bass dating from the early 70s, a recent purchase and it really is a beautiful sounding, playing & looking bass but not really for me. The bass is in superb condition and is well set up, other than minor scratchiness to a couple of the pots electrics are sound, the pickups are JB engraved 'hyperflux' types. This really is a one off vintage UK classic from the early John Birch/Diggins partnership (see thread in gear section) and very collectable. More pics available, the serial is in the wiring route under the large rear white scratchplate, the rear scratchplate is slightly warped as is general with these basses. John Carling who now owns John Birch has verified that this is an early JB bass he also sent me a John Birch headstock sticker for the TR cover. I have recently added a thumbrest as it suits my playing position better but this can be removed. All is original to my knowledge. Frets are fine, plenty of life, trussrod fully functional, bass plays well right up the neck. A few minor dings, beautiful through neck, a lovely bass. I'm looking for 585 cash or trades plus cash my way so send your offers. I'm particularly interested in a decent 5 string or a Fender Jazz (roadworn or one with with a maple fingerboard). I used this on a recording, it sounded fantastic so for the moment I'm keeping it so if the moderators would kindly remove the thread...thanks for all your interest.

Edited July 9, 2011 by ash

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I must add this is a lovely bass to gig as it is so comfy to play and sounds great within the mix of a live band.

[Machines]

Please add a price (requirement of putting things up for sale here) .

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[quote name='Machines' post='1220286' date='May 4 2011, 09:07 PM']Please add a price (requirement of putting things up for sale here) .[/quote]

Hi there is a price in the 'blurb' 875 GBP do I need to put it in the heading? Cheers

[Machines]

Ah, I was scanning for a £ sign and never saw one ! . No worries, looks a nice bass.

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[quote name='Machines' post='1220290' date='May 4 2011, 09:13 PM']Ah, I was scanning for a £ sign and never saw one ! . No worries, looks a nice bass.[/quote]
No probs my pound sign fell off my laptop a while back! Yes it is a lovely bass.

[noirpunk]

Beautiful bit of kit, wish I had the disposable income to buy another John Birch!

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[quote name='noirpunk' post='1220437' date='May 4 2011, 11:38 PM']Beautiful bit of kit, wish I had the disposable income to buy another John Birch![/quote]
Could always do a swap!

[noirpunk]

I like mine far too much to swap the short scale neck suits my small hands

[Dusty]

I had the Twin Neck version of one of these, 4 & 8 string, weighed a ton but what a joy to play. JB guitars & basses are great

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[quote name='noirpunk' post='1220482' date='May 5 2011, 12:22 AM']I like mine far too much to swap the short scale neck suits my small hands[/quote]

Oh yes forgot yours was shortscale

[3below]

Very, very nice. Can't justify another bass at present, other half would divorce me. I had John Birch rewire my EB3 type Birch, like you I found the switching unfathomable. Might be worth considering a rewire to something simpler? You could remove the current wiring & keep it for reversion to original if ever needed.

Good luck with sale, it looks really good.

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Saturday bump

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[quote name='ash' post='1223068' date='May 7 2011, 12:15 PM']Saturday bump[/quote]

Price drop 785 ono I need to shift this soon so its on the evilbay

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[quote name='ash' post='1224582' date='May 8 2011, 10:01 PM']Price drop 785 ono I need to shift this soon so its on the evilbay[/quote]
725 or Make me an offer - sorry no trades!

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[quote name='ash' post='1225472' date='May 9 2011, 07:39 PM']725 or Make me an offer - sorry no trades![/quote]

Back up, I put it on fleabay but it got pulled......

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More bumps for this fantastic bass

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[quote name='ash' post='1227797' date='May 11 2011, 05:43 PM']More bumps for this fantastic bass[/quote]

OK another price drop as I need to get some funds to get a repair/replacement for my defunct but very necessary Moog so its here at the bargain price of 695 ovno OR trades plus cash my way - interested in 5 string Status Groove or T Bass, Status Electro. Fender V string MIM plus cash, will consider anything nice. Cheers!

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[quote name='ash' post='1229177' date='May 12 2011, 07:03 PM']OK another price drop as I need to get some funds to get a repair/replacement for my defunct but very necessary Moog so its here at the bargain price of 695 ovno OR trades plus cash my way - interested in 5 string Status Groove or T Bass, Status Electro. Fender V string MIM plus cash, will consider anything nice. Cheers![/quote]

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A bump for a contoversial bass! 675GBP
Swaps considered - Gibson basses, Status/T Basses or Gordon Smith Basses or John Birch EB type bass, Moog Little Fatty. No interest in anything else sorry.

Edited May 21, 2011 by ash

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Bump for new price and pics!

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[quote name='ash' post='1239267' date='May 21 2011, 01:01 PM']A bump for a contoversial bass! 675GBP
Swaps considered - Gibson basses, Status/T Basses or Gordon Smith Basses or John Birch EB type bass, Moog Little Fatty. No interest in anything else sorry.[/quote]
No interest in this bass?

[daz]

Man thats insane. Its a lovely bass that id buy in a second if i was able to. John Birch was a real artist.

Edited May 30, 2011 by daz

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[quote name='daz' post='1250814' date='May 30 2011, 09:18 PM']Man thats insane. Its a lovely bass that id buy in a second if i was able to. John Birch was a real artist.[/quote]
Yep it really is and JB was a true craftsman!

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[quote name='ash' post='1252263' date='Jun 1 2011, 12:13 AM']Yep it really is and JB was a true craftsman![/quote]

Still around!