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Happy Jack

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Bassassin Grand Master

Bassassin

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Here's an interesting replacement Rick bridge for anyone not liking the idea of paying [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rickenbacker-4003-Bass-Tailpiece-Genuine-Ric-Part_W0QQitemZ260407844909QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item260407844909"]£105 for a piece of cheap crap that bends the moment you string it up[/url]:

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200325029390"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=200325029390[/url]

Still no individual string height adjustment, though. If it was available in black I'd have one for The Frankenbugger.

J.

2x18 Mentor

2x18

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Shaftesbury Copy!!

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SHAFTESBURY-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ160334651629QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item160334651629&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SHAFTESBURY-BASS-GUI...%3A1%7C294%3A50[/url]

thedarxide Explorer

thedarxide

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Shine: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SHINE-PROFESSIONAL-BASS-RK2000NT-BLACK-FINISH_W0QQitemZ110391726882QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item110391726882&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SHINE-PROFESSIONAL-B...93%3A1|294%3A50[/url]

BOD2 Collaborator

BOD2

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Not old or Japanese, I'm afraid, but what I'd like to know is, given Rickenbacker's litigious practices, how do Indie Guitars get away with this ?

[url="http://sound-affects-online.co.uk/shop/article_153/Indie-IRK-Bass---Black.html"]http://sound-affects-online.co.uk/shop/art...ss---Black.html[/url]

[url="http://www.jsdguitarshack.com/indie_guitars/indie_irk_bass.html"]http://www.jsdguitarshack.com/indie_guitar...e_irk_bass.html[/url]

Mr. Foxen Veteran

Mr. Foxen

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Claims to be real, suspect its not, unless they do a neater wire trench now, ones I've seen have a row of holes drilled: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RICKENBACKER-4003-BASS-GUITAR-FL-NEW-PROJECT-NR-MINT_W0QQitemZ370204767911QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item370204767911&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50"]Dodge[/url]

Bassassin Grand Master

Bassassin

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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='494569' date='May 21 2009, 07:16 PM']Claims to be real, suspect its not, unless they do a neater wire trench now, ones I've seen have a row of holes drilled: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RICKENBACKER-4003-BASS-GUITAR-FL-NEW-PROJECT-NR-MINT_W0QQitemZ370204767911QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item370204767911&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50"]Dodge[/url][/quote]
I'd say it's real - the "row of holes" routing disappeared sometime in the 80s, and these days Rickenbacker even use those evil computerised CNC machines to crank out 500 of these in half an hour, just like Matsumoku used to in the early 70s! :)

J.

simon1964 Experienced

simon1964

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[quote name='Bassassin' post='495317' date='May 22 2009, 04:21 PM']I'd say it's real - the "row of holes" routing disappeared sometime in the 80s, and these days Rickenbacker even use those evil computerised CNC machines to crank out 500 of these in half an hour, just like Matsumoku used to in the early 70s! :)

J.[/quote]

I'd say real. He sells a lot of Rics and always seems to have good feedback.

Not sure I'd pay that much for it in that condition though!

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Bassassin Grand Master

Bassassin

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[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=130310148668"]I am lost for words.[/url] :)

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=170335622798"]This[/url] for contrast/reality check.

J.

Musky Proficient

Musky

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[quote name='Bassassin' post='503422' date='Jun 1 2009, 11:25 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=130310148668"]I am lost for words.[/url] :)

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=170335622798"]This[/url] for contrast/reality check.

J.[/quote]

Christ knows what planet that guy is living on, but judging by the BS in his description he's clearly hoping the buyer lives in a nearby solar system.

Mr. Foxen Veteran

Mr. Foxen

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[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shine-RK2000-4-String-Thru-Neck-Bass-w-Seymour-Duncans_W0QQitemZ390056835888QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item5ad132fb30&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50"]Shine[/url]

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Mr. Foxen Veteran

Mr. Foxen

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[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-or-6-String-Thru-Neck-Bass-Active_W0QQitemZ280359276006QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item4146b70de6&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50"]Close enough to count I think.[/url]

Bassassin Grand Master

Bassassin

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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='515782' date='Jun 16 2009, 09:37 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-or-6-String-Thru-Neck-Bass-Active_W0QQitemZ280359276006QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item4146b70de6&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50"]Close enough to count I think.[/url][/quote]
Tell you what, I'm glad they ruined that with the foul f-hole otherwise I'd have been £210 down. Should've gone for a proper Rick-style cat-eye hole. :)

Still - £189 for a neckthrough Rick-shaped 6? And I'm wondering if someone's been spying on [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=21783&view=findpost&p=438083"]Wizbat's Shukers[/url]?

J.

2x18 Mentor

2x18

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Ibanez

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vintage-ibanez-bass-guitar-look-like-lemmy-foxton-macca_W0QQitemZ130313808531QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item1e574eea93&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vintage-ibanez-bass-...%3A1%7C294%3A50[/url]

Bassassin Grand Master

Bassassin

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[quote name='2x18' post='518859' date='Jun 19 2009, 09:19 PM']Ibanez

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vintage-ibanez-bass-guitar-look-like-lemmy-foxton-macca_W0QQitemZ130313808531QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item1e574eea93&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vintage-ibanez-bass-...%3A1%7C294%3A50[/url][/quote]
That's the one that was up (twice!) at £1000, back for a reality-check! He'll probably get his £500, but not much more.

J.

Mr. Foxen Veteran

Mr. Foxen

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[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NECK-THRU-THROUGH-BASS-GUITAR-WESLEY-RICKY-STYLE-EXC_W0QQitemZ280360943898QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item4146d0811a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50"]Wesley[/url]

Edit: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/hondo-II-bass-guitar_W0QQitemZ250448429604QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item3a4fe3c224&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50"]Hondo[/url]

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Bassassin Grand Master

Bassassin

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That Hondo's looking good for a bass from the 1940s! :) - Apart from the terminal tail-lift...

Could be a decent bargain project though.

J.

phil_the_bassist Collaborator

phil_the_bassist

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[quote name='Bassassin' post='515853' date='Jun 16 2009, 10:41 PM']Tell you what, I'm glad they ruined that with the foul f-hole otherwise I'd have been £210 down. Should've gone for a proper Rick-style cat-eye hole. :)

Still - £189 for a neckthrough Rick-shaped 6? And I'm [b]wondering if someone's been spying on [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=21783&view=findpost&p=438083"]Wizbat's Shukers[/url][/b]?

J.[/quote]


Zakly my thoughts! If I'd had 200 notes lying around I'd probably have one to see if it was any good! i mean, 6 string, thru neck, ric shape, cheaper than an unbranded p-bass 4string replica at the local music shop?! it'd have to be a real bushpig to not be a good buy!

Shambo Proficient

Shambo

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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='519726' date='Jun 21 2009, 12:26 AM']Edit: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/hondo-II-bass-guitar_W0QQitemZ250448429604QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item3a4fe3c224&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50"]Hondo[/url][/quote]


[quote name='Bassassin' post='519742' date='Jun 21 2009, 02:06 AM']That Hondo's looking good for a bass from the 1940s! :rolleyes: - Apart from the terminal tail-lift...

Could be a decent bargain project though.

J.[/quote]
Barstewards pulled it from sale... and just after I'd put in a £20 bid for it! :)

2x18 Mentor

2x18

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Nice Autumnglow copy

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Famous-American-Manufacturer-Tribute-Bass_W0QQitemZ300324666569QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item45ecbebcc9&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Famous-American-Manu...%3A1%7C294%3A50[/url]

Will.

hookys6stringbass Rising Star

hookys6stringbass

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[quote name='2x18' post='520820' date='Jun 22 2009, 03:17 PM']Nice Autumnglow copy

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Famous-American-Manufacturer-Tribute-Bass_W0QQitemZ300324666569QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item45ecbebcc9&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Famous-American-Manu...%3A1%7C294%3A50[/url]

Will.[/quote]

That's a Anniversary/Jayro copy- I'd know that sh*te bridge pick up anywhere!

Musky Proficient

Musky

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[quote name='hookys6stringbass' post='520902' date='Jun 22 2009, 05:04 PM']That's a Anniversary/Jayro copy- I'd know that sh*te bridge pick up anywhere![/quote]

The BIN is considerably higher than Express Music are asking for a new one as well. It'll be interesting to see what it actually sells for - if JH doesn't stick his oar in first. :)

Mr. Foxen Veteran

Mr. Foxen

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[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Collectors-1960s-70s-K-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ180373648604QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item29ff1b74dc&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50"]K[/url]

Bassassin Grand Master

Bassassin

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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='524237' date='Jun 25 2009, 11:10 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Collectors-1960s-70s-K-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ180373648604QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item29ff1b74dc&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50"]K[/url][/quote]



J.

wizbat Enthusiast

wizbat

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I just saw those six stringed rickish things myself!!
For what it's worth I just bought one of their 5 stringed acoustic basses but the b string is much quieter than the other four when used thru an amp so I,m returning it, after emailing them about the fault on thursday when I recieved it they replied on friday and it is being picked up by UPS on monday and my money refunded, so they seem a pretty decent lot to risk a few quid if you feel so inclined.

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