greyparrot Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I picked up a RKS flightcased brand new with certificate and letter stating that it is very low serial number usa made a-bass! Paid £500. This rep that came in wanted to shift it and offered it to us, so i bought it. It has futuristic looks, and playes and sounds amazing. While its not eveybodys cup of t when you pick it up n play it, it makes sense! It gets its first gig tonight. (5 string by the way) These sell for around £1100-£1500 but i bought it to keep, as i think its so cool! I also can get a dean b2 blomberg sig for £400 pand p included in black. I have one of these myself, and b4 anyone says dean, take a look at the reviews on it, i think you may be impressed. I have warwick but they dont sound a patch on this thanks to the fishman p/u. Any one wanna c photos and is interested, email me, i can get 2 and at this moment are available. £400 includes next day parcelforce 24 they retail @ £699 im essex based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenofthedepths Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Sounds cool, but what's an a-bass..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 (edited) If it's like RKS is like the one on the website [url="http://rksguitars.com/newproducts.php?page=BA0007.5S.BUB"]RKS ABass[/url] Then that's a pretty bass, me like!! I don't suppose you can get another RKS?? Edited April 25, 2008 by Wooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenofthedepths Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 [quote name='Wooks' post='185477' date='Apr 25 2008, 06:13 PM']If it's like RKS is like the one on the website [url="http://rksguitars.com/newproducts.php?page=BA0007.5S.BUB"]RKS ABass[/url] Then that's a pretty bass, me like!![/quote] That looks delicious! But a very strange shape?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 (edited) Yeah it is a strange shape but it's a looker. I just love the wood and finish....me want one :wub: I've noticed a flaw though it's got no knobs to play with where's the volume, tones etc?? How does that work then?? Edited April 25, 2008 by Wooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyparrot Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 ha ha the knobs are heavy chrome and they are underneath the pick up, they call them groove knobs, they are very accesible when playing. I will post pics tomorrow, but she gets her first outing tonight! will keep you posted. I really dont think i can get more, this is the last one in the contry so i belive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenofthedepths Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 [quote name='Wooks' post='185484' date='Apr 25 2008, 06:21 PM']I just love the wood and finish....me want one :wub:[/quote] +1 I can't imagine that bass looking out of place in any genre!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Can't wait for the pics!! Make sure you wipe all the smoltz of it after it's debut tonight though before you take the pics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 WTF!? I've been after one of these for the last 2 years, but not even found a shop that stocks the guitars let alone the basses... Unless there are some more knocking about in this country, I'm probably going to have to import one from the states. Unfortunately unlike the examples on the RKS website there are one or two less than desirable looking basses knocking about, like the particularly ugly one that's been up on eBay for the last couple of months. You might want to mention to your rep when you see them next that there is a (limited) market for these basses in the UK and if the shops won't take them, then maybe they should consider selling direct. In the mean time I'll look forward to the photos you lucky, lucky b@st@rd ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3V17C Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 oooh i actually really like the Bromberg b2 basses... no cash at the mo so the dreaded GAS is thwarted! not a fan of black either - the natural and blue ones are v nice though. peace c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I got my RKS on ebay about a year ago as new, and paid considerably less than any of the prices quoted above, although not with fitted flightcase. They are great playing and balanced basses. Thomann sell them but at silly money so a US import could be worthwhile. Mine is now with another Bassschatter now and he loves it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyparrot Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 (edited) Update............... well she got her first night out and the bass was wonderful, great sound, great feel great balance, so comfy. It is heavy, but the weight to balance made it feel like it was half the weight. The frets in the upper neck past the 14th freat were just under your fingers, and although passive it was as load as any active bass with more punch than most. Was gonna use warwick tonight, but that is staying in the case........hmm warwick corvett baubinga in the for sale section?? We will see!! Thorman i think have one A bass in stock for £1100. Edited April 26, 2008 by greyparrot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Glad the gig with the new lady went well....can't wait to see some pics of her later on...I hope!???! Definitely a bass porn addition me thinks. Any chance you can find out if the rep has any more lurking around?? :brow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyparrot Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 [quote name='Wooks' post='185762' date='Apr 26 2008, 09:47 AM']Glad the gig with the new lady went well....can't wait to see some pics of her later on...I hope!???! Definitely a bass porn addition me thinks. Any chance you can find out if the rep has any more lurking around?? :brow:[/quote] I will ask, but as far as i know that is the very last one in this contry! Im having troble uploading pics its saying no space available! May add some to my website when i get the chance. www.bsharpduo.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Any sign of any pics yet??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al embic Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 i took advantage of the heads up on the bromberg bass.bought one from the bass merchant(great service too,thanks)......gigged it this weekend and all i have to say is....OHHHHH MYYYYY GODDDDDDD....the thing is freakin awesome.....gb,alembic,status....all back in cases....sometimes gas is a wonderful thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunB Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 [quote name='BigRedX' post='185528' date='Apr 25 2008, 07:32 PM']WTF!? I've been after one of these for the last 2 years, but not even found a shop that stocks the guitars let alone the basses...[/quote] Just caught up with this thread - my local shop, Absolute Music used to stock 'em - had a few if I remember correctly (guitars that is). [url="http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/shop/view_product.php?product=rksso&searchlink=yes&search=1249&page=1"]http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/shop/view_p...1249&page=1[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Err... That's a guitar... No basses anywhere in sight. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunB Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 [quote name='BigRedX' post='217580' date='Jun 12 2008, 01:25 PM']Err... That's a guitar... No basses anywhere in sight. :-([/quote] Good Lord! It is a guitar! ;-) ...er, you did say you couldn't find a shop that stocks the guitars...? I found one. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 (edited) [quote name='ShaunB' post='217391' date='Jun 12 2008, 09:20 AM']Just caught up with this thread - my local shop, Absolute Music used to stock 'em - had a few if I remember correctly (guitars that is). [url="http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/shop/view_product.php?product=rksso&searchlink=yes&search=1249&page=1"]http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/shop/view_p...1249&page=1[/url][/quote] A guitar - and it looks like its wearing a mankini!! Edited June 12, 2008 by Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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