Sambrook Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 [attachment=211603:P1010237.JPG][attachment=211595:P1010234.JPG] I recently acquired this fine bass in a trade, and am enjoying it very much. However, I am determined to cut my basses down to 3 in number,rather than chopping and changing all the time. I have just bought a Conklin GT7 to combine my roundwound and piccolo needs, so the Rikkers is up for sale. Handmade in Holland, 3000 euros to buy new, my price is a good one I think Passive, 2 humbuckers, with vol and tone for each, plus pickup selector switch, and series/parallel/single coil switches for each pickup. This makes for a very versatile instrument, tonally. Don't know the woods, I'm guessing mahogany and maple for the back and the neck through. They've warmed and mellowed very nicely. The topwood is very nice indeed, very tactile. The previous owner says it's from 1983. It's in good nick, with only the expected signs of 30 plus years of use. Bridge is 3d adjustable, fingerboard ebony, 42mm at the nut, very comfortable and playable instrument. Price is £650 plus postage, and it will come in a hardcase. Very happy to answer questions if I've missed anything. Thanks for reading [attachment=211596:P1010238.JPG][attachment=211597:P1010243.JPG][attachment=211598:P1010245.JPG]
big rob Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 Looks like a bargain to me, I need frets so not for me. Good luck with the sale.
Aero71 Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 This was mine. An absolute bargain for a awesome handbuild fretless. GLWTS
Sambrook Posted February 6, 2016 Author Posted February 6, 2016 Thanks Marinus. I'll return the favour with the W&T
eusie Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) Hi, what is the location of this beauty? Edited February 6, 2016 by eusie
Sambrook Posted February 14, 2016 Author Posted February 14, 2016 Still for sale, although I'm enjoying it very much. Neck pickup in series blended with the back pickup in singlecoil is particularly fine
martenot Posted April 19, 2016 Posted April 19, 2016 After a satisfying exchange of mails and messages, I am finally waiting for this fretless to arrive...
Panamonte Posted April 19, 2016 Posted April 19, 2016 Congratulations! I was very tempted by this when I was looking for another fretless a few weeks ago, but decided that I really wanted a fiver. I hope the two of you are very happy together
martenot Posted April 19, 2016 Posted April 19, 2016 Thank you, Panamonte! Will you believe me then if I say that I was also looking for a fiver...? Let us see if this one makes me forget that 'whim', hahaha...
martenot Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 The bass arrived today, very well packaged for its overseas journey. Still testing it, but first impressions have been quite good. Attractive woods and neck, versatile electronics, good weight balance, tuners working well, surprising ergonomics. More tests in a couple of days...
martenot Posted May 3, 2016 Posted May 3, 2016 I have been able to test the bass a little more, setting the action to my liking. The instrument's response has been consistent and satisfying. Circuitry might be improved but presently it offers many combinations and tonal shades. I look forward to many hours playing this Rikkers... Thank you to all previous owners who cared for this bass; for me it really belies its age. I will try not to wonder what other instruments Sambrook has, so that this one was allowed to leave his collection... Cheers
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