Riverhead Phantom Bass RPB-1000

[Paul S]

Just re-listed on eBay after a 24hr listing failed to net a buyer. Looks interesting - anyone know anything about these? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321274278995?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321274278995?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649[/url]

[charic]

Kubicki meets musicman big al?

[Bassassin]

Don't know anything about these specifically but Riverheads were quite desirable back in the day - I had (and still have) significant GAS for the Riverhead Unicorn headless - like a Steinberger shape with a contoured body styled after the Burns Flyte.

This one's very uncommon (seen pics on vintage guitar forums but never seen a real one) and it's probably worth £475 to a wealthier JapCrap collector than me. I would expect it to be a very decent instrument.

Jon.

[Paul S]

Thanks for that Jon. I like its looks immensely, like the idea of it - a top end 80s MIJ bass is always going to be good! But, as you say, too rich for my wallet. £200 less and I guess I'd be bidding against you!

[Bassassin]

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1386951393' post='2306762']
Thanks for that Jon. I like its looks immensely, like the idea of it - a top end 80s MIJ bass is always going to be good! But, as you say, too rich for my wallet. £200 less and I guess I'd be bidding against you!
[/quote]Quite possibly - but my ballpark's probably closer to £400 less! [/gyppo]

J.

[Paul S]

Glad you're back, Jon! Makes me feel quite profligate!

[Geddys nose]

http://webshop.cashconverters.co.uk/auction-item/626751/headless-headway-riverhead-4-string-bass-guitar

Nice looking Unicorn here.

[Paul S]

Nice. Better lines than the Hohner or Steinberger IMO. Still out of my price range, unfortunately.

[Bassassin]

That's twice what I'd be happy paying. Looks cosmetically tidy apart from a nasty knock on the end, so I wonder why they're trying to flog it as needing restoration? I presume the electronics might be a bit fried.

Shame, it's a lovely looking thing. And it's pink!

J.

[Paul S]

This Phantom has just been reduced - one day only! - BIN £275 or best offer. I will pass, I think.

[Bassassin]

Shame there's not £200 knocked off the Unicorn! Still be too dear, though.

J.