Paul S Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) Increasing decrepitude means I am selling off all my long scale basses and my shift to short scale is almost done. Bit of background on this one. I had a quality MIJ Faker for a while that I absolutely loved but, at well over 10lbs, it was never going to stay so I sold it. But, having dipped my toe in the Ric water I found I still had a hankering for a clank Davie @kodiakblair came to my rescue with a Retrovibe starter kit - at the time sporting a ssingle MM pickup but with loads of bits thrown in. So I set about getting this made up for me. So here it is - a Retrovibe Renegade bass sporting a Guyker RKH-IV N pickup and a Retrovibe toaster, bezel and blanking thingemy. New scratchplate with VVTT Ric style knobs - with so many it is easy to get confused so they handily have their purpose written on top. 3 way selector switch. Through-stringing on the bridge which, although not really like a Ric's, is a sensible design. Set neck, 34* scale. 43mm wide at the nut but fairly shallow, 19mm string spacing at the bridge. This is very comfy to wear and play. In exceedingly good condition with just one ding on the back of the underside, shown in a picture. Currently strung with TI Flats. Does it look like a Ric? Yes, a passable imitation. Does it sound like a Ric? Yes, a passable imitation. But this is where this bass and Rics part company - this weighs 3.4kg/7.5lbs. And, at £300, it is at least £1200 cheaper than a used Ric. Price is firm and, I believe represents exceptional value. Collection only from SS7, Benfleet in Essex. Or meet half way or maybe I might deliver it for fuel costs, depending. I don't want to courier so please don't ask. Not after any trades, either. Edited November 9, 2023 by Paul S 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Wow! I'd take your arm off at that price if I was in the UK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Cracking bass Paul. One of Mr Konig's finest, no surprise he kept it as his own personal player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Looks great Paul. I’m lucky you’re 166 miles, or 3hrs 18min away…..apparently…if anyone was checking, which I wasn’t of course btw. 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, oldslapper said: Looks great Paul. I’m lucky you’re 166 miles, or 3hrs 18min away…..apparently…if anyone was checking, which I wasn’t of course btw. 🤪 Pah, a mere bagatelle, I'm 262 and 4 hours 31. I wasn't checking either. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) @karlfer Must be waiting for a train then… Edited November 8, 2023 by Geek99 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 How do you feel about meeting half way for a sale? I'm thinking maybe around Vienna. 😂 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Wish I was a bit closer.... just so I could try this one out. Scratch that - I mustn't buy another bass.... So why am I looking at the "Basses for sale" thread? lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Love it. If I was still down south and my current band was there with me (a mod outfit), I’d be heading towards the Dartford Crossing with all haste. GLWTS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, Marc S said: So why am I looking at the "Basses for sale" thread? lol Just 'because' Marc. Just 'because' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Not on FB Fakers? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said: Not on FB Fakers? I am, as it happens. Might stick it on there. Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b7l4s Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Lovely, is it just me or is there also something of a Bongo in the body contours (that's a compliment BTW, I love bongos)? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 On hold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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