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[karlfer]

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Hi all. Bought this in December. I have had 3 real Rickenbackers and always sold them on.
Bought this to get a "Rick" back in the amoury. Last 4 gigs, it's been tuned up then put in the stand looking pretty, whilst I use my jazz.
Watching the Iron Maiden documentary last night was the final straw, I must get a Precision, so reluctantly this must go.
So, its a Tokai Rockinbetter (although there does not seem to be any proof Tokai make them).
Real Rick pick ups, bridge/tailpiece and wiring.
Since buying it, I asked Richard Tomson of Tomson Guitars (Wigan) to cut a new nut, as the original was not great. It has had new strings and a full set up.
My photo's will inevitably be crap (if I can upload!), however if you go to e bay, do an advanced search on item number 270492829061, you will find the original listing and excellent photo's.
I am looking for a Precision (Steve Harris model would be great, or a white one).
Alternatively around £550 cash, collected.
I really do think that around £400 of mods on this make it worth about what a new one would cost.
Would be delighted to answer any questions.
Many thanks,
Karl.

Sorry, forgot, I live in Wigan but will deliver or meet up free within 50 mile radius. Further than that would need to discuss.

Reduced to £500 collected.

Edited March 16, 2010 by karlfer

[johnbiffa]

[quote name='karlfer' post='765560' date='Mar 5 2010, 08:10 PM']Hi all. Bought this in December. I have had 3 real Rickenbackers and always sold them on.
Bought this to get a "Rick" back in the amoury. Last 4 gigs, it's been tuned up then put in the stand looking pretty, whilst I use my jazz.
Watching the Iron Maiden documentary last night was the final straw, I must get a Precision, so reluctantly this must go.
So, its a Tokai Rockinbetter (although there does not seem to be any proof Tokai make them).
Real Rick pick ups, bridge/tailpiece and wiring.
Since buying it, I asked Richard Tomson of Tomson Guitars (Wigan) to cut a new nut, as the original was not great. It has had new strings and a full set up.
My photo's will inevitably be crap (if I can upload!), however if you go to e bay, do an advanced search on item number 270492829061, you will find the original listing and excellent photo's.
I am looking for a Precision (Steve Harris model would be great, or a white one).
Alternatively around £550 cash, collected.
I really do think that around £400 of mods on this make it worth about what a new one would cost.
Would be delighted to answer any questions.
Many thanks,
Karl.

Sorry, forgot, I live in Wigan but will deliver or meet up free within 50 mile radius. Further than that would need to discuss.[/quote]

Was this the bass on ebay before Christmas? Does it sound like a Ric ?

I could collect if we strike a deal but only on Monday evening otherwise it would have to be the following week!

Look forward to hearing back !!!

John

[karlfer]

Hello John and thanks for your enquiry.
It does not have "stereo" output so will never sound exactly like a Rick going through 2 amps with split signal.
It has Rickenbacker pick ups installed, along with Rickenbacker wiring looms, bridge and tailpiece. Certainly sounds a lot more Rickenbacker than one of those beautiful old Ibanez's, with the "mudbuckers".
What also needs remembering is that Rickenbackers do more than that sound, as McCartney and others proved.
Although you may get them cheaper 2nd hand, these parts come to about £400 retail. Then there is the cost of getting them professionally fitted.
On top of that since purchasing it, I have spent nearly £100 on new strings, new custom cut nut and full set up (Richard Tomson, of Tomson guitars, Wigan).

I bought the bass off a guy advertising on Ebay and Preloved, around December 12th last year. It cost me £575. I did a 400 mile round trip to pick it up.

The ebay item number 270492829061 is the previous owners advert for this very bass. The photo's under that item number are of this very bass.

Least you are likely to get a real Rick for is about £1200 and even then, it may not be real (ask bassassin, the Obi One Kinobi of Rickenfakers).
The Rockinbetter is advertised bog standard new at between £495 and £612, although most potential suppliers are cagey on wether they have one in stock.

Finally, you are more than welcome to come and try the bass, with absolutely no obligation. Feel free to walk away. The only point I would make is that I will, at this early, pre ebay stage, be looking at £550 and no offers. Just being honest with everybody.

Again, many thanks,
Karl.

Edited March 6, 2010 by karlfer

[karlfer]

No, not yet sold.

Couple of enquiries, plus one for the pick ups, which is an interesting thought.
Mind, it's been less than 24 hours, and it ain't exactly cheap.

Anybody close enough (hell, Manchester's next door) more than welcome to come and try the bass.

Not sure if secretly wanting it to take enough time for the Steve Harris inspired Precision GAS to go away, cos if nowt else this thing does look darn good ( or so all the bassists from other bands, at the last 4 gigs, have said).

Thanks for the bump MB1,
Cheers,
Karl.

[MB1]

MB1.
...And Again!

[karlfer]

PM's replied to.
Thanks guys.

[karlfer]

Needs to go on the bay in 4 or 5 days kinda bump.

[Schnozzalee]

Does it have the rickebacker truss rod cover?

[karlfer]

Hello Oli
It is not a real Rickenbacker TRC.
The graphic on it does say Rickenbacker, in the correct style of writing, however, to the anoraks amongst us, the writing does look just a touch too small.
Having said that, the 4 gigs I took it to (Abbey Inn, Oldham,Crescent, Salford, Blue Cat, Stockport and Vanilla Lounge Wigan), all had the young dude bassists from the support bands giving it, "Love the Rickenbacker mate".
Sadly I 'fessed up on all 4 occasions, that it wasn't real.
Cheers,
Karl.

[karlfer]

Latest PM's replied to bump.

[karlfer]

More PM's replied to.
Couple of very nice basses offered for trade, but not quite close enough.
Prefer a Fender or Lakland Precision.
Would also consider lightweight/powerful bass rig?
Cheers,
Karl.

[karlfer]

For those that have asked, hopefully a picture will follow this?

Mods, if this picture breaks any rules, apologies, just trying to clarify for a couple of members. Please remove if not allowed.

[Schnozzalee]

[quote name='karlfer' post='773499' date='Mar 13 2010, 11:20 AM']For those that have asked, hopefully a picture will follow this?

Mods, if this picture breaks any rules, apologies, just trying to clarify for a couple of members. Please remove if not allowed.[/quote]

Hey Karl, looks close enough for me!

[karlfer]

Probably last bump unless someone has loot,a Precision or an amp/rig that is near to what I am needing.

Disappointed that it's not gone, especially when you see an admittedly beautiful Ibanez, at £650.

The pick ups/mountings/bridge/saddles/wiring loom/set up/nut all cost a lot of money but I still only paid £575 plus £100 for the set up/nut/strings.

I do think £550 collected is reasonable, but open to opinions?
Cheers,
Karl.

[karlfer]

Now £500 collected for a short period, (after a certain Precision that has come up).

Please remember, this looks almost new apart from a tiny chip on the headstock.

It also has £400 worth of real Rickenbacker parts.

Thanks,
Karl.

[xilddx]

[quote name='karlfer' post='775386' date='Mar 15 2010, 04:38 PM']Now £500 collected for a short period, (after a certain Precision that has come up).

Please remember, this looks almost new apart from a tiny chip on the headstock.

It also has £400 worth of real Rickenbacker parts.

Thanks,
Karl.[/quote]
When you say "worth", do you mean that's what they cost or what they are "worth" second hand?

I'd really like it but I can't do anything about that until the Steinberger Double Neck shifts.

[karlfer]

Hiya N.
The Rick parts cost about £400. Not worth that second hand but I would guess 2 Rick pick ups, Rick pick up surrounds,Rick pick up cover(2nd hand one on e bay standing at £26), Rick bridge, Rick saddles, Rick wiring loom, would bring in over £200 if parted out.
Thankfully I don't have the skills to attempt that!
Don't think for one second that I haven't thought about contacting you about that superb, gorgeous Twin Neck.
Sadly I am even worse with 6 strings!

Cheers bud, and good luck,
Karl.

[xilddx]

Nice one mate

Have a bump.