Sambrook Posted February 5, 2016 Share 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] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big rob Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Looks like a bargain to me, I need frets so not for me. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero71 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 This was mine. An absolute bargain for a awesome handbuild fretless. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambrook Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 Thanks Marinus. I'll return the favour with the W&T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusie Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) Hi, what is the location of this beauty? Edited February 6, 2016 by eusie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambrook Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 Sth Cumbria, near Barrow-in-Furness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambrook Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambrook Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Bump for a brilliant bargain bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adledman Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 cant believe this has not gone yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martenot Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 After a satisfying exchange of mails and messages, I am finally waiting for this fretless to arrive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panamonte Posted April 19, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martenot Posted April 19, 2016 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martenot Posted April 27, 2016 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martenot Posted May 3, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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