Delberthot Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) I haven't had this very long but already I realise that its just not the bass for me. This is a 2010 model so it has the full width fretboard inlays, vintage tone selector and walnut headstock wings. I've had a good look and cannot find a single mark on it which is unsurprising considering its only done 2 gigs since new. I always find the A & D strings on Ricks too floppy so I've fitted a set of Legacy 45 -105 gauge strings which are apparently Roto nickels in a different box. I will be including the original ones as well. It comes in its case with keys, allen keys for the bridge and original Rick polish cloth which is unused. [s]I'm looking for £1350 which includes fully insured postage to mainland UK[/s]. I'm now going to offer this for £1200 plus postage, no offers and no trades. Bank transfer or cash on collection preferred as I don't want any Paypal charges at this price. This is still available for trade but the trade value is £1300 You're not going to find a Rickenbacker in better condition than this one - its in better condition than some 'new' shop basses I've seen. Now for the porn: Edited July 26, 2012 by Delberthot
Delberthot Posted June 18, 2012 Author Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) [IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/Rickenbacker/DSC00996Large.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/Rickenbacker/DSC00995Large.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/Rickenbacker/DSC00994Large.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/Rickenbacker/DSC00993Large.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/Rickenbacker/DSC00992Large.jpg[/IMG] Edited June 18, 2012 by Delberthot
Delberthot Posted June 18, 2012 Author Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) [IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/Rickenbacker/DSC00991Large.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/Rickenbacker/DSC00990Large.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/Rickenbacker/DSC00989Large.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/Rickenbacker/DSC00988Large.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/Rickenbacker/DSC00987Large.jpg[/IMG] Edited June 18, 2012 by Delberthot
Delberthot Posted June 18, 2012 Author Posted June 18, 2012 And of course Photobucket has decided to do some of the pictures upside down
Delberthot Posted June 18, 2012 Author Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) oh yes If you want grinding Chris Squire tones then with the right EQ/overdrive it can do it but favour the neck pickup and it becomes very mellow but still retains and amazing tone that I've never found on any other bass. Do not think that these are pure clank machines that can't do anything else. There's a huge selection of tones available here. I was using this with a Hartke LH500 and its actually capable of overdriving the preamp valve. I'm also in no rush to sell so won't accept any lowball offers. If its still here by the end of August then it'll be coming with me to Liverpool when my band play the Cavern club amongst other venues as part of International Beatles week. Edited July 14, 2012 by Delberthot
rommi Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 Always fancied a Rick but never took the plunge... :-/
Delberthot Posted June 18, 2012 Author Posted June 18, 2012 [quote name='rommi' timestamp='1340054437' post='1698484'] Always fancied a Rick but never took the plunge... :-/ [/quote] Go on, dive in One of the really good things about Ricks is that they hold their value remarkably well. The prices always seem to be going up as well. I bought a midnight blue one about 5 years ago and it was £1169 from GuitarGuitar, their now about £1849
rommi Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 [quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1340055713' post='1698521'] Go on, dive in One of the really good things about Ricks is that they hold their value remarkably well. The prices always seem to be going up as well. I bought a midnight blue one about 5 years ago and it was £1169 from GuitarGuitar, their now about £1849 [/quote] Haha, indeed! Believe me - if I had a whole bucket loada cash that I could plough into a Ricky (rather than a wedding), I would absolutely pick up one of these beasts... Best of luck with the sale mate! Matt
martthebass Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Had a Rick briefly....hated it when I first got it, put it back up for trade on here. It went back to its owner within 2 weeks. Thing is I quite liked it when it went back and I've missed it ever since. Now, do I need a Jazz.........hmmmmm
Delberthot Posted June 19, 2012 Author Posted June 19, 2012 [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1340124770' post='1699532'] Now, do I need a Jazz.........hmmmmm [/quote] Not as much as you need a Rick Bumpo
martthebass Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Well I can resist most things, apart from temptation.
Delberthot Posted June 20, 2012 Author Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) I'll be using this for gig number 2 on Friday night with the [url="http://www.getbackband.co.uk/"]Getback band[/url] at 20 Rocks in Falkirk if anyone would like to see or hear it in action. Its £7 on the door. There will be a support act first then we're on about 9:30pm. I've bought one of those black things that go around the pickup when you take the cover off so you don't take the skin off your fingers. If the bass is still here by then I'll be fitting it for the gig. They're anything from £20-40 for these but it will be included with the bass when it sells Edited June 20, 2012 by Delberthot
karlfer Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Very nice, very tempting, will I never learn? Good luck Karl (ex Brightons, no, not the nick ).
martthebass Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Black thing over the pup.....pretty much essential if you're a cack handed finger style player like me. Good call.
Delberthot Posted June 20, 2012 Author Posted June 20, 2012 Yeah, much better than having the metal surround give same effect as a cheese grater on those well earned and hard worked for calluses.
Norris Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Want Rickenbacker - check Have good condition MIA Jazz to trade - check Have cash to make up difference - fail Have a free bump anyway
Delberthot Posted June 21, 2012 Author Posted June 21, 2012 [quote name='Shawman' timestamp='1340277370' post='1702076'] so near...but yet...so far [/quote] After something similar?
Shawman Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 [quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1340282503' post='1702231'] After something similar? [/quote] nah, after exactly that! so near = just a quick trip in the car so far = empty bass fund
Delberthot Posted June 22, 2012 Author Posted June 22, 2012 Yeah I know the feeling, it took me long enough to be able to afford it. I fitted my new pickup surround last night ready for tonight's gig at 20 Rocks in Falkirk. Took about 10 minutes. I'll see how I get on with it tonight
rumour6 Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 Have a bump for a great guy to deal with... looking back at old basses is the ultimate no no... pillar of salt and all that. good luck
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