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    RickenfaKer 1974 Ibanez

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by tino

    [quote name='Bassassin' post='960297' date='Sep 18 2010, 11:59 AM']Permission to speak freely. :)

    Tino - with all due respect, the reason you haven't sold it yet is because it's been too expensive. The way things are at the moment (recession etc) the best you can expect to get for it is £400 - £450 - even pre-recession, Ibby 2388B/DXes like yours were getting £450 - £500, and not really any more than that.

    DON'T REFINISH IT!!! You have to understand these are now collectable vintage instruments and [i]anything[/i] you do to it to change it or modify it will devalue it. Refinish it, de-fret it (for pity's sake - NO!!!!!) or do anything irreversible to it, and you'd be lucky to get more than £250 for it.

    If you want to sell it, leave it stock, be patient and don't be greedy. You'll find a buyer eventually.

    Jon.[/quote]
    Jon

    I understand fully...I actually like the bass as a bass I CANNOT stand the finish....every time I look at it I wanna kick it.....it just looks sad I think the things gonna stay with me for if I wanted rid of it that much I would have let it go for the 450s I was offered several times....and now the hipshots on the intonation and string height (lack of)are greatly improved
    anyway heres a pic or 2 for MrFoxen of the original bridge....sorry no mute but I will throw in a duster :rolleyes:

    RickenfaKer 1974 Ibanez

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='Clarky' post='960274' date='Sep 18 2010, 11:26 AM']I have always liked the sunburst ('fireglo') finish best on Ricks - that maple is a bit bland looking, agreed. But a re- fin will be pretty pricey compared to the value of the bass - Sims would charge about £400. Why not flog it for what you can get ( or trade) and get a bass you want? Probably end up costing you less in the long run[/quote]
    I am OK with the bass itself ....just looks so drab....the refin I would do myself other than the defret....just wondering how far I could go obtaining used parts from here & there.....so really looking for ideas :)

    RickenfaKer 1974 Ibanez

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='Clarky' post='960247' date='Sep 18 2010, 11:02 AM']Any pics of the bass, Tony, so We can all chime in with suggestions?[/quote]
    Yep Sorry

    here it is in all its drabnessiness :)

    FEEL FREE TO BE RADICAL :rolleyes:

    Dan had his eye on your jazz and had his P gone on ebay was about to make you a very sensible offer but allas hes stuck with it,hopefully his Heritage will go and we will be in touch...

    RickenfaKer 1974 Ibanez

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    Ive been trying to pass this bugger off for a long long long long time,its a great bass BUT....its boring looking as hell...
    Reason YEP just 1.I hate the lack of colour it just looks so bleedin drab :)
    Im thinking a 3Cburst might look pretty cool with matching headstock,with a tortoise shell guard,maybe a defrett tooo :rolleyes:
    maybe even change out the pups,the neck pups pretty cool but t'other is just so so....any ideas...?????

    Buying a new neck

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    [quote name='Jigster' post='960148' date='Sep 18 2010, 08:40 AM']Can I put a 20 fret neck on a bass body that originally had 21 frets? Will there be any intonation issues?[/quote]
    Of course you can,but will it sit correctly in the pocket is it thicker or thinnen than the original & will your existing bridge allow for correct intonation to be acheived..???.thats another matter and you may have to move the bridge a little or buy a bridge such as a hipshot/copy that has a lot of travel....
    Almost all issues can be resolved and there are many tekky types on here that will help you to do it :)

    Vintage MIJ (formerly J@pCr@p) Spotting

    in eBay - Weird and Wonderful

    Posted

    [quote name='Annoying Twit' post='959896' date='Sep 17 2010, 08:35 PM']Congratulations! I'm sure she'll really enjoy it. So much more interesting to buy a classic instrument than to buy yet another Squier.

    Edit: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MUSIMA-ELECTRA-DELUXE-BBASS-PROJECT-1970s-/220669891951?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3360f3556f"]Weird looking 70s green thing[/url][/quote]
    Whats weird is having looked at your post my GD has just asked can we paint the tele that colour or bright orange.....NO WE CANNOT....obviously I never actually said that to her

    Hiya from a bluffer

    in Introductions

    Posted

    [quote name='howdoesitgoagain' post='959086' date='Sep 17 2010, 07:59 AM']hi all, my name is Steve and I am a bass bluffer [ failed rhythm guitarist, :rolleyes: ] playing bass in a couple of gigging bands; Fruit Machine and All Stars Dub Band [ aka Dub in the Pub ] based in Malvern, Worcs.
    I am the wrong side of 40 and a scruffy hippy trouble maker. :)
    see you later.[/quote]
    AHHHHHH my long lost twin :lol:

    Fender 1965 Precision

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='simon1964' post='959547' date='Sep 17 2010, 03:11 PM']A year to late for me - I'm trying to find a '64! But have a bump for a stunning bass![/quote]
    Id love that 65 to match my 65 Jaguar BUT 6K....Not in this lifetime

    GOOD LUCK & AVVABUMP

    Is this a Hofner Club bass?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='risingson' post='959564' date='Sep 17 2010, 03:34 PM']Terrible, very badly made with massive design flaws, avoid at all costs. I had one briefly, seems strangely ironic having praised Hofner so highly only to slate them but the cheaper models are pretty terrible and are definitely worth avoiding. Just IMO.[/quote]
    I would agree....get a Gretsch........................................It just so happens I know of a fella selling a rather nice Gretsch :)

    Best current bass makers

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='BottomEndian' post='958794' date='Sep 16 2010, 08:50 PM']Really? I'd say the opposite is true, compared to (for example) guitarists. We embrace our active circuits, fretlessness and lightweight amp gear. Anybody here play with a guitarist with an onboard preamp? Fretless guitar? Neo speakers? Chances are they're toting a Strat/Tele/Les Paul/SG, into a heavy 2x12 combo.

    Sweeping generalisations there, obviously, but there's an element of truth IMO.[/quote]
    I play an 80's Electra X-940 Les Paul with interchangable on board effects....but Im a saddo :)
    And of late Ive been pumping it through a Walkabout Scout :lol: cos Im to lazy to get the Fender Twin out of the loft :rolleyes:

    Vintage MIJ (formerly J@pCr@p) Spotting

    in eBay - Weird and Wonderful

    Posted

    [quote name='Annoying Twit' post='959551' date='Sep 17 2010, 03:14 PM']Is it the short-scale-ness that is the deciding factor?[/quote]
    Yes....my grandaughter has decided that she would like to learn bass shes currently in an all girl tribute band ( Green Day & all birds :) :rolleyes: :lol: )shes Lead Singer and they do not have a regular bass player,she is very slight build and I gave her a precision to practice with but its just TOOOOOOOOO BIG...
    I had an ElMaya that was very light years ago and Im guessing this may well be similar????

    T

    Vintage MIJ (formerly J@pCr@p) Spotting

    in eBay - Weird and Wonderful

    Posted

    [quote name='Annoying Twit' post='958837' date='Sep 16 2010, 09:30 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Hohner-Professional-J-Bass-FL-Fretless-Jazz-/170540798730?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27b506130a"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Hohner-Profe...=item27b506130a[/url]

    MIJ Fretless Hohner.

    [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Very-rare-MAYA-TELECASTER-short-scale-bass-/300468829769?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item45f5567e49"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Very-rare-MAYA-TELEC...=item45f5567e49[/url]

    Maya Tele bass.

    PS: Thanks for the correction Noel. When I first saw the listing, my first thought was that it didn't look like a Matsumoku made bass. But the year of manufacture checked out, so I posted without mentioning any quibbles. Which factory would it have been made in?[/quote]
    I must have the Maya......well not me but a certain young lady that has just discovered she wants to be a bass player & lead vocals :)

    Where to buy a simple 62 RI Precision tort plate?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='mrawlins' post='958783' date='Sep 16 2010, 08:35 PM']As the title describes, either I'm completely stupid and crap at searching or it's really hard to find a genuine FENDER '62 reissue tort scratchplate for P bass.

    I want it to replace the "photo of a sicked up doner" Squier CV Pino plate. I have a strong belief that the '62 RI 13 hole Fender plate will fit based on other's experiences, but please holler if you know otherwise.

    Can anyone please recommend an online store in the UK or elsewhere?

    Thank you!![/quote]
    applestone music or Thomann or the other 20 I found with a single google

    Great bass lessons Available in Essex

    in Tutors Available

    Posted

    [quote name='JKthebassplayer' post='958528' date='Sep 16 2010, 04:51 PM']Jon first picked up the bass at 13 years olds. Since this time he has achieved; a National diploma in popular music, a HND in music, Silver Arts award and a BA (Honors) Degree at the Academy of Contemporary Music. Jon is a polite and friendly teacher, whilst teaching part time he has played for 'The Sid Bolan Big Band' and is currently touring Europe with Austrailian band 'The Wishing Well. He has also written his first book on Tinnitus. Jon also has a full CRB check.

    In the lessons students can expect a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Choosing to learn many styles including Rock, Metal, Pop, dance, Jazz, Soul, Funk.. anything that the student wants to learn.

    £10 for half an hour lesson, £20 for an hour lesson

    Contact -

    [email protected]

    Jon can travel to students house if necessary (contact for further details)[/quote]
    Where in Essex as we have a young lady looking to Start ASAP

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