faceman Posted June 14, 2010 Posted June 14, 2010 (edited) Sorry - photos will be up later today. Camera won't connect to computer for some reason! So, it's time to get me back down to two basses so it's time to sell something vintage. I could really do with a new laptop so not really up for trades on this one fellas, just a sale. This is my all original 1977 Rickenbacker 3001 bass for sale and my word what a bass! This was imported especially from Chicago's Vintage Guitars last year when I saw how beautiful it was. If you think 4001 with some extra low end balls then you are there. It's got a single humbucker in the sweet spot with tone and volume controls. Check out the dude from Franz Ferdinand, early Blondie and Mani to see this thing in action. It's such a cool bass with an excellent 70s vibe. The neck is very much like P, big and very movable. Also comes original hardcase too, which although being very heavy is also in good condition. The bass itself has a bit of wear on the body but apart from that, it's totally tip top condition. So I'm looking for around [b]£645[/b] for this baby. I've done some research and recently they have sold from somewhere between £450 and £900 so I think this is a fair price. I paid around £800 when I shipped in from the USA which was a little much but it was worth it. Am willing to ship to mainland UK as well, although it would probably be an injustice to send this around incase it gets broken Any questions, comments, just let me know Edited July 1, 2010 by faceman
faceman Posted June 14, 2010 Author Posted June 14, 2010 Here are the photos from when I purchased the bass in August 2009. If anyone needs newer photos please ask but the bass has not changed at all since then.
Clarky Posted June 14, 2010 Posted June 14, 2010 Nice bass. I used to have the short-scale 3000 (which is the one Mani uses). The Arctic Monkeys guy plays a 3001, fyi. £700 sounds a good price for one of these - they don't come up too often! Good luck with the sale
Stag Posted June 14, 2010 Posted June 14, 2010 Mmmmm, I do like the colour of that. Given the price of second hand 4001 / 4003's this a great price for a rare thing. Im sure a Rick lover on here will give it a home...
faceman Posted June 14, 2010 Author Posted June 14, 2010 Thanks guys, the photos reminded me what a beauty it is! I always get confused with the 3000 and 3001 Clarky, I'm guessing the neck/body size are the only difference. Either way, it's a cracking rock bass, even better with a pick. With my 4003 and StingRay I get all the tones I want so it's not really needed at the moment. So yeah, any questions let me know!
cd_david Posted June 14, 2010 Posted June 14, 2010 [quote name='faceman' post='866947' date='Jun 14 2010, 12:42 PM']Thanks guys, the photos reminded me what a beauty it is! I always get confused with the 3000 and 3001 Clarky, I'm guessing the neck/body size are the only difference. Either way, it's a cracking rock bass, even better with a pick. With my 4003 and StingRay I get all the tones I want so it's not really needed at the moment. So yeah, any questions let me know![/quote] What are the 3 controls?
Clarky Posted June 14, 2010 Posted June 14, 2010 The difference between 3000 and 3001 is the latter has a full-scale (33.5 inch) neck (3000, 30 inch) and an extra tone control (3000: vol, tone; 3001, vol, bass boost, treble boost) Here's a good link [url="http://www.rickbeat.com/modelslibrary/3001/3001.htm"]http://www.rickbeat.com/modelslibrary/3001/3001.htm[/url]
cocco Posted June 15, 2010 Posted June 15, 2010 I've always liked the 3001, If i hadnt just bought a new P-bass Id be on this. Bump for a nice bass
cocco Posted June 15, 2010 Posted June 15, 2010 out of interest what do the nobs do? I take it its passive
faceman Posted June 15, 2010 Author Posted June 15, 2010 Overall Volume, Bass and Tone. Usually I run it with the bass on full and the tone back a little to get a 'massive' sound
firmo Posted June 15, 2010 Posted June 15, 2010 Lovely bass. It looks short scale in the photo of it in it's case, no?
faceman Posted June 17, 2010 Author Posted June 17, 2010 Hey mate, nope it's long scale for sure Morning bump here, had a few trade offers but nothing cash just yet!
faceman Posted June 17, 2010 Author Posted June 17, 2010 Hey mate, nope it's long scale for sure Morning bump here, had a few trade offers but nothing cash just yet!
faceman Posted June 23, 2010 Author Posted June 23, 2010 Bump with a price drop. Had plenty of interest but nothing confirmed. This is a very rare beast and a beautiful example of a 30+ year old Rickenbacker
dannybuoy Posted June 23, 2010 Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) That bass has some serious mojo, I like! But alas, cannot afford. Yet... Any chance of some sound clips? Edited June 23, 2010 by dannybuoy
Clarky Posted June 23, 2010 Posted June 23, 2010 [quote name='dannybuoy' post='875678' date='Jun 23 2010, 06:11 PM']That bass has some serious mojo, I like! But alas, cannot afford. Yet... Any chance of some sound clips?[/quote] Ahead of any reply from faceman, I know from the research I did when buying my old 3000 that this was essentially conceived as a simpler (than the 4000 series, that is) bass and was pitched against the Precision. My old 3000 sounded really quite Precision like as a result of the single coil pickup and its placement
faceman Posted June 23, 2010 Author Posted June 23, 2010 I don't have any at the moment, I can try and record some tomorrow if the need is willing. This isn't very good but here is the fellow from Franz doing their thing with his 3001 through an Ampeg stack. Thanks for everything so far, still for sale though. No trades though as cash is needed
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