Musky Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 [quote name='Bassassin' post='1016363' date='Nov 8 2010, 02:04 PM']That was funny. Clearly I have too much time on my hands today:[/quote] He's modified his description now, which is a bit of a shame as I was looking forward to the BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 [quote name='Musky' post='1017140' date='Nov 9 2010, 07:50 AM']He's modified his description now, which is a bit of a shame as I was looking forward to the BS. [/quote] I think it's what is known in the industry as 'Bassassination'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Considering the rubbish that gets written about 70s Fakers & Jap copies in general, both on Ebay & on less specialised forums than this one, I think it's pretty likely that a lot of people were under the impression they were [b]all[/b] "made by Ibanez". In this guy's case I think it was probably general ignorance rather than considered bullsh!t - my message would have been very easy to ignore, never mind publish on his listing. Keeping the same price is beyond mental, though. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 [quote name='Bassassin' post='1017364' date='Nov 9 2010, 11:49 AM']Considering the rubbish that gets written about 70s Fakers & Jap copies in general, both on Ebay & on less specialised forums than this one, I think it's pretty likely that a lot of people were under the impression they were [b]all[/b] "made by Ibanez". In this guy's case I think it was probably general ignorance rather than considered bullsh!t - my message would have been very easy to ignore, never mind publish on his listing. Keeping the same price is beyond mental, though. J.[/quote] If he has a watcher, its worth leaving at that price, and I know he has at least one watcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Ive got a soft spot for the old Hondo II copies but i'd never pay that much..! Shame i'd like another one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kays-Bass-Guitar-/220694753165?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item33626eaf8d"]Kay[/url] The "American" one again? Edited November 9, 2010 by Mr. Foxen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 Just in case anyone was looking to upgrade their RickenFaker ... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HIPSHOT-Rickenbacker-Ric-Bass-Bridge-/260690744705?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cb2611581"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HIPSHOT-Rickenbacker...=item3cb2611581[/url] Without doing any research at all, that looks like a pretty decent price to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Twickerman Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='1019142' date='Nov 10 2010, 06:32 PM']Just in case anyone was looking to upgrade their RickenFaker ...[/quote] I couldn't condone anyone putting one of these on a real Rick tho'! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='1019142' date='Nov 10 2010, 06:32 PM']Just in case anyone was looking to upgrade their RickenFaker ... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HIPSHOT-Rickenbacker-Ric-Bass-Bridge-/260690744705?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cb2611581"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HIPSHOT-Rickenbacker...=item3cb2611581[/url] Without doing any research at all, that looks like a pretty decent price to me.[/quote] It ain't at all bad, and you hardly ever see the aluminium ones in the UK. If that was black I'd be all over it. And no, these are not for real Rickenbackers. We must consider Mr Hall's blood pressure, and maintain the long-held tradition of hit-or-miss saddle height & intonation. And palm-muting? Never!!! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Ah balls. At least my new reinforced castings are making progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Shaftesbury. First time in ages I've spotted one which hasn't been posted yet. (I hope). [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shaftesbury-bass-guitar-Rickenbacker-copy-/260690822658?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cb2624602"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shaftesbury-bass-gui...=item3cb2624602[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 That looks like it is made the same as my CMI one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1021197' date='Nov 12 2010, 11:36 AM']That looks like it is made the same as my CMI one.[/quote] I think so, also the same as Annoying Twit's Cimar & my Frankenbugger. Absolutely no idea who made them though, which is irritating. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-1970s-Hondo-II-4001-Bass-Lawsuit-Ric-Copy-MIJ-/220696535907?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item336289e363"]Hondo[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Guitar-Rickenbacker-Tribute-/200544299962?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2eb15f2bba"]Unspecific tribute, probably modern.[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tokai-Rockinbetter-Bass-Rickenbacker-copy-/200544367370?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2eb160330a"]Rockinbetter[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1026219' date='Nov 16 2010, 06:58 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Guitar-Rickenbacker-Tribute-/200544299962?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2eb15f2bba"]Unspecific tribute, probably modern.[/url][/quote] That'll be a Shine. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 [quote name='Annoying Twit' post='1020731' date='Nov 11 2010, 09:43 PM']Shaftesbury. First time in ages I've spotted one which hasn't been posted yet. (I hope). [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shaftesbury-bass-guitar-Rickenbacker-copy-/260690822658?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cb2624602"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shaftesbury-bass-gui...=item3cb2624602[/url][/quote] Buyer says "I don't know if the electrics work". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Two Horrible Hondos, both sellers batsh!t mental in their own special ways: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230552367536"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=230552367536[/url] - this really won't be around long. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200544984534"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=200544984534[/url] - and this one will be there until he has a a reality check, or Hell freezes over. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I bought one. It deviates a fair bit from a Ric. It's very nice though. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=109268&view=findpost&p=1028717"]Retrovibe RV4[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 [quote name='Low End Bee' post='1029179' date='Nov 19 2010, 12:35 PM']I bought one. It deviates a fair bit from a Ric. It's very nice though. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=109268&view=findpost&p=1028717"]Retrovibe RV4[/url][/quote] He does these in red with black binding/scratchplate now - can't say I'm not tempted. Any danger of a brief review? J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 [quote name='Bassassin' post='1029226' date='Nov 19 2010, 12:57 PM']He does these in red with black binding/scratchplate now - can't say I'm not tempted. Any danger of a brief review? J.[/quote] A brief review as I haven't had it long. Finish is really excellent. Hardware is good quality. Neck is like a very slightly shallower Precision. Fretwork is good. The frets are low and thin vintage stylee. Weight is about 8 1/2 lbs. It's very easy to play. Pickups have a lot of output. Lots of growl and a nice snarly rasp too if you get my drift. Really pushes an amp without being boomy. The neck took a while to settle but it had been travelling in different temperatures for a while before I got it. Thanks Parcelfarce for the additional 3 days in an unheated depot. Slight niggles. Vol & Tone do nothing much until they hit zero. I'll replace these. Side dots on the neck are tiny and done in MOP so I can barely see them. I'll get stickers. Fingerboard was dry as a bone. Gave it a bit of oil. Apart from that it's great. I'll probably swap the pickups as I can never resist doing this even when I don't need to. A bargain at £249. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 [quote name='Low End Bee' post='1029265' date='Nov 19 2010, 01:15 PM']A brief review as I haven't had it long. Finish is really excellent. Hardware is good quality. Neck is like a very slightly shallower Precision. Fretwork is good. The frets are low and thin vintage stylee. Weight is about 8 1/2 lbs. It's very easy to play. Pickups have a lot of output. Lots of growl and a nice snarly rasp too if you get my drift. Really pushes an amp without being boomy. The neck took a while to settle but it had been travelling in different temperatures for a while before I got it. Thanks Parcelfarce for the additional 3 days in an unheated depot. Slight niggles. Vol & Tone do nothing much until they hit zero. I'll replace these. Side dots on the neck are tiny and done in MOP so I can barely see them. I'll get stickers. Fingerboard was dry as a bone. Gave it a bit of oil. Apart from that it's great. I'll probably swap the pickups as I can never resist doing this even when I don't need to. A bargain at £249.[/quote] Cheers for that - now, can I resist buying myself a nice red one for Christmas? Even though I don't do Christmas? J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 [quote name='Bassassin' post='1029326' date='Nov 19 2010, 01:46 PM']Cheers for that - now, can I resist buying myself a nice red one for Christmas? Even though I don't do Christmas? J.[/quote] RED!!!!!! Oh sh*t! I'd love a red Rick copy...... i've got GAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 [url="http://www.probass.co.uk/RV4RB.html"]The red one[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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