4000 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) As some will have read in the General Discussion section, I bought this bass brand new on the 13th of April this year, only to find that, like 98% of basses these days (especially those with any sort of forearm contour a la Fender, Status etc), it aggravates nerve problems that I have in my arm(s); my medical conditions are pretty well documented on Basschat. I've tried playing through it but it just isn't happening. So, what's bad for me is going to be good for someone else as they get to pick up the most stunning Rickenbacker Cheyenne II I've ever seen (it's also a much better bass than the other one they had in the shop, and I've since tried another that was nowhere near as good) at a great price. As you can see from the pictures it's a maple and walnut sandwich body and weighs about 8lbs, so pretty lightweight. The pickups are passive humbuckers with volume, tone and pickup selector and it comes with all case candy and case. It sounds big, big, big, but is also nicely open sounding. It'll do Squire to Zender; if not for the arm issue there is no way I would be selling this as it's one of the very best basses I've ever had. The figuring, both on body and fingerboard, is amazing. A recent Guitarist review lists the price as £2680 (although I've seen the RRP listed as higher): [url="http://www.musicradar.com/gear/guitars/electric/bass-guitars/4-string-electric/4004cii-cheyenne-bass-572192"]http://www.musicrada...nne-bass-572192[/url] Looking at the internet They generally go for anything from about £1999 to £2300 or so. Mine was up for a great price of £1899, although I actually got it a little cheaper. In the hope of not losing too much money and given it's been played for mere hours I'm looking for a sensible offer in the region of £1495. Buyer to collect or to arrange pickup. Any questions please ask; if you need further photos or details just say. Not really interested in trades although I may, repeat may, consider a Sei or an old pre '73 Ric (just about the only basses I can play these days!). Pics: [url="http://s290.photobucket.com/user/josten72/media/IMG_5012_zps7156f5b4.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s290.photobucket.com/user/josten72/media/IMG_5011_zpsfdb1c21c.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s290.photobucket.com/user/josten72/media/IMG_5045_zpsd816e604.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s290.photobucket.com/user/josten72/media/IMG_5057_zps992af69a.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s290.photobucket.com/user/josten72/media/IMG_5019_zps4da03ebb.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s290.photobucket.com/user/josten72/media/IMG_5013_zps1e89fb94.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s290.photobucket.com/user/josten72/media/IMG_4998_zps5461bd07.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s290.photobucket.com/user/josten72/media/IMG_4996_zps74fec244.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s290.photobucket.com/user/josten72/media/IMG_4987_zps40d30840.jpg.html"][/url] Thanks for looking! Edited June 1, 2013 by 4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Oooh, Lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofio Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) Having owned one of these basses, i can say that they are huge sounding basses, built to perfection and the figuring on the maple is amazing looking in the flesh, this is a great bass for someone at a steal. Edited May 2, 2013 by geofio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofio Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 the figuring on that bass is stunning, you have the lovely tiger stripes as well as the grain of the wood, nice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreenman555 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Man, that's rough that you gotta part with it so soon... Healing vibes to you buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aheitl Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Wow, what a lovely wood. I wish I did not have 2 4004's allready. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 [quote name='aheitl' timestamp='1367472225' post='2066026'] Wow, what a lovely wood. I wish I did not have 2 4004's allready. ;-) [/quote] Its OK I will help you out if you gave me one of them your problem would be sorted I'm here to help lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aheitl Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Sorry Thunderbird but I have to keep these 2 4004's I have. ;-) One is a (converted) 5 stringer which is my main bass these days, the other is in BlueBurst which happens to be a colour I really love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 A real shame 4000, I love the contouring on the 4004, it's what drew me to mine, don't get me wrong I love the 4003 but the ergonomics don't work for everyone. These are great basses with a lot of flexibility soundwise, it cant do a 4003 but if thats what you want the pickups are a direct swap. Good luck with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aheitl Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 You do'nt even need to swap the pickups to get a 4003 sound. The HB-1 (pickup) has 4 wires. Just connect 1 coil and you have a vintage 4001 sound. Diagrams are available on the internet to have a switch for dual/single coil, or even the tone knob to gradually adding the second coil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 [quote name='aheitl' timestamp='1367524681' post='2066518'] You do'nt even need to swap the pickups to get a 4003 sound. The HB-1 (pickup) has 4 wires. Just connect 1 coil and you have a vintage 4001 sound. Diagrams are available on the internet to have a switch for dual/single coil, or even the tone knob to gradually adding the second coil. [/quote] I'd heard that.....just need to find someone to do it, competently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I have no problem getting a 4003 sound from my 4004cii - I think it's all in the EQ'ing! Lovely bass, great price - good luck with the sale from me bump! [size=4] [/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aheitl Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 But then you are not able to ga back to the more brutal sound of an HB-1 without EQ-ing back. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreenman555 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 £1600 for this is a total bargain! Take it off sale & go sell it for proper money!! You really shouldn't give it away (unless you want to completely give it away, ie., to me!! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Wow, stunning - love to hear this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 So the fact that this bass HAS a forearm contour gives you gip and a 4003 which is slab fronted doesn't give you grief... the very opposite to my experience of Ric's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 [quote name='thegreenman555' timestamp='1367470420' post='2066021'] Man, that's rough that you gotta part with it so soon... Healing vibes to you buddy [/quote] +1 Really sorry to hear you've got to sell Shaun! As has already been said, this is an amazing looking instrument, so someone is going to get a real beauty at a great price. Good luck with everything; the sale, another bass and most importantly, your health! Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Thanks Nik, your thoughts are really appreciated. Still really annoyed I've got to sell for the reasons given but unless a miracle happens sometime soon it's just not going to work. Greenman, also thanks for the thoughts & the day I win the lottery jackpot, it's yours. Warwickhunt, yes ironically I have real trouble with almost all basses that have proper forearm contours and many others that have any sort of contouring (although most Warwicks seem ok); they really exacerbate my nerve problems. Jazzes and the classic Status shape are the worst. I often wonder if because I learnt to play on a 4001 my body has sort of molded to that shape. For anyone who has trouble with the slab/bound 4001/3, this is the perfect Rick; and don't forget, only 8lb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacey Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I will be glad when this sells, I can not stop myself sneaking back to look at its beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aheitl Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I know someone in Holland wanting a RED BT/BH Rickenbacker (as I think I can see in your avatar) Spacey. So you will have money for Shaun's bass then. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 This is stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thanks! Just to let people know that I'll be unavailable from the 7th to 14th of this month inclusive, so if there are any queries I'll answer them asap after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreenman555 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Ones just like this has appeared on fleaBay... £1895 thro Sound Garden... Not yours is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Nope, not mine. Mine's still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 What a throroughly beautiful looking instrument that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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