Beedster Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) Ric 4001 c64, immaculate condition, bought new in May this year. £1450 ovno. I really do not want to sell this as it's outstanding, but I'm still mostly playing the fretless 4003 and this bass is simply way too good to be lying around when I have better things to do with the money. Trade options on page 2 Chris EDIT: I've just looked at the pics below and realised that it's pretty obvious I didn't clean the bass before taking them! Please trust me when I say that it is 100% mint Edited November 19, 2011 by Beedster
4000 Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Ah, sad! I know what it's like though, my band is down to 2 members (and has therefore pretty much bitten the dust) and I'm wondering about the point of having a spare vintage Ric.
Beedster Posted September 28, 2011 Author Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) [quote name='sk8' timestamp='1317226424' post='1388387'] Still available? [/quote] I want to say 'no' but feel I should say 'yes' More pics [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/Ric13.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/Ric5.jpg[/IMG] Edited October 24, 2011 by Beedster
MB1 Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) MB1. You need to get some pictures posted Chris! BUMP. Edited September 28, 2011 by MB1
Beedster Posted September 28, 2011 Author Posted September 28, 2011 [quote name='MB1' timestamp='1317227987' post='1388409']MB1. You need to get some pictures posted CHRIS! BUMP.[/quote] Not a good idea Martin, someone might want to buy it if I do
Clarky Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 Why not post a URl linking to a web image of the same model/colour if you can't get pics up?
Beedster Posted September 28, 2011 Author Posted September 28, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1317228499' post='1388420'] Why not post a URl linking to a web image of the same model/colour if you can't get pics up? [/quote] 'Cos I've been playing it and I really hope no-one wants to buy it mate.
4000 Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 I'd keep it if I were you, especially at that price.
NoirBass Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 Sounds like you're selling back to yourself! Best of luck
Clarky Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 A don't-buy-this-bass-cos-he-doesn't-really-want-to-sell-it type bump (is that OK, Chris? )
Cosmo Valdemar Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 Just as you did for me, I feel it is my duty to discourage you from selling this wonderful bass, and also to draw attention to the deep regret and self-loathing you would no doubt experience if you did.
Beedster Posted September 30, 2011 Author Posted September 30, 2011 Thanks guys. Truth of the matter is that I get exactly the tone I'm after from my 4003 FL, the problem being that there's a few songs I'm playing that require slightly better intonation than I'm currently able to get on fretless. So, I bought the c64. I think the c64 has slightly better core tone (perhaps due to the horseshoe), and certainly the build is exceptional, but I just prefer the FL for gigging, and I suspect that a Precision with flats is always going to be my preference for recording, simply because it's such an easy combination to record (and of course when recording, a lot of things that the Ric can do live - things that a Precision perhaps can't do - can be done in the mix). But, there's part of me that thinks that c64 is possibly just a little too special to give up on so quickly, despite the fact that I could really do with some spare cash to pay fro a few things I've bought recently! So, it is still for sale, but it might not be for much longer. Re what it looks like, it looks like an immaculate c64 in Mapleglow . PM for pics if you're serious. Chris
4000 Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 You know, if I hadn't bought the Azure (and therefore had the money) I would have been on this faster than Usain Bolt.....
Beedster Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 OK, this is unfortunately, 100% definitely for sale. I've decided to stick with the 4003FL. This site still runs very slowly for me at present so I'm not going to post pics here. Here's the Ric page (remember mine's Mapleglow not Fireglow): [url="http://www.rickenbacker.com/model.asp?model=4001C64"]http://www.rickenbacker.com/model.asp?model=4001C64[/url] Here's a used one in Mapleglow at £500 more than I'm asking. Mine is 100% immaculate condition also. [url="http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/store/index.php/bst2usri4001c64m/p_41906.html?utm_nooverride=1/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=Google%2BShopping"]http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/store/index.php/bst2usri4001c64m/p_41906.html?utm_nooverride=1/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=Google%2BShopping[/url] Please PM for info/pics, UK only sale I'm afraid. Chris
Beedster Posted October 5, 2011 Author Posted October 5, 2011 A couple of guys have asked about postage to Europe and I initially declined, this on the basis of a previous bad experience with a bass that took a VERY long time to arrive in France and gave myself and the buyer a few sleepless nights (it was uninsured). Having thought it over, I'm happy to post to Europe but it will have to be fully insured at the buyer's expense. Previous experience suggests that this is cheaper if the buyer arranges collection and delivery (courier fees in paid for in Europe seem generally lower than when paid for in the UK irrespective of collection/delivery address).
Beedster Posted October 7, 2011 Author Posted October 7, 2011 And back up to the top on one of the rare occasions these days when BC allows me to post anything!
martthebass Posted October 7, 2011 Posted October 7, 2011 Lovely this Chris.....just wish I could afford it.
Beedster Posted October 7, 2011 Author Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1318006559' post='1397235'] Lovely this Chris.....just wish I could afford it. [/quote] Thanks Mart, wish I could afford it also Re trades, my hit list at present is Good/high quality electric nylon string guitar, e.g., Ovation Country Artist Decent quality resonator guitar Decent quality pedal steel Bass up to £500 of the sale price High quality hifi/stereo amps/CD Re the above I'd prefer PX with cash my way but that of course depends on what you've got! Chris Edited October 8, 2011 by Beedster
Beedster Posted October 8, 2011 Author Posted October 8, 2011 Bump for revised trade options in post above
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 8, 2011 Posted October 8, 2011 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1318007424' post='1397248'] High quality hifi/stereo amps/CD Re the above I'd prefer PX with cash my way but that of course depends on what you've got! Chris [/quote] What CD would you like mate?
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