Skybone Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) The dreaded GAS is building up again... As some may have noticed, I like my Rickenfaker's, and love the sound of the Ric-style neck & mid position pickups. Been having a bit of a scout around the internet for anything that has a similar kind of pickup arrangement, and not really having much luck finding anything. The Burns Bison Bass looks pretty cool, 3 pickups, 40mm nut width: anyone got one, tried one etc? The Italia Rimini has a 4005 style vibe, looks quite cool, long scale, though the pickups are more neck/bridge than neck/mid. 2v & 1t controls. Anyone got one or tried one? The Italia Imola is a seriously cool looking guitar, taking inspiration from the Ampeg Scroll bass. Pickups are J bass style single coils in J bass positions (mid/bridge), with J bass controls (2v 1t). Obviously, it's not going to sound Ric-esque, but a slab of retro-kitsch-cool. Any other suggestions??? I think I'm just window shopping, but some opinions/experiences would be welcome. I would love another Ric, but can't afford one or justify one. Another Faker would be great too, but decent one's are like rocking horse poo just now (there's quite a few not-so great one's about though). Edited November 6, 2016 by Skybone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) Email [email protected] and ask about the Renegade basses. There's also a Rickenfaker group on Facebook where you'll find a few for sale! Edited November 6, 2016 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 BaCH worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 I'm already a member of the FB Faker's group, unfortunately, nothing interesting has come up for a while. I know about the Renegade, it's an option. I've looked into the Bach Riverboat's before, they have a Jazz-like 38mm nut, where my old 4003 & my Faker's have 42/43mm nuts. Love the look of the Riverboat, not sure I can get on with the skinny neck. The last Jazz I had, after the 4003, just didn't feel right at all. All the J style necks I've tried since haven't felt right either, which is a shame, as I'd love a Thunderbird. The Italia's have a Precision-esque 42/43mm nut, but typically, there's no one around here that stocks them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Skybone. There's a fella been trying to sell a Rimini in Glasgow for months. Think it's £250 now. Would you like me to try and get his email address and PM you with it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) That would be excellent kodiakblair, cheers! Do you know anything about it? I'll no doubt get it in the neck if another bass turns up unannounced... Edited November 8, 2016 by Skybone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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