Rick's Fine '52

Ibanez SR ( )

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1357733593' post='1927359'] I don't like a gretsch..... This one to be precise.... [/quote] It is hard to beleive that a guitar maker famed for making some absolutely stunning, highly detailed, and iconic hollow bodied guitars over the years, even [i]thought[/i] to make that.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1357731025' post='1927292'] You can't not like a Gretsch. [/quote] Really?, have you seen the 'Billy Bo'. And even the nice one's, have this as their headstock! I rest my case.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1357724735' post='1927137'] Those Gus basses, looks like someone has found something they shouldn't have in their mum's handbag they should and decided to use it for styling. [/quote]

[quote name='iceonaboy' timestamp='1357723773' post='1927115'] I think one of the most beautiful guitars makes the most horrible bass...the Les Paul. [/quote] This is very true, it's funny that the scale just doesnt work does it. I think if the headstock was the larger, fanned type, like the guitars, then it would be better, but it has that slimmed, epiphone LP style headstock, but something with the ratio's just doesnt work.

Oh, and they are japanese, from very late 60's, to late 70's.

Pics, different bass models, but you get the idea..I'm pretty certain it's one of these, as referred earlier, just took me a while to find the evidence! They made very cheap copies of all kinds of basses, and there was little or no consistency between them, very roughly thrown together, absolute shocking instruments! [url="http://www.pbase.com/merlenmeyer/jedson_bass"][/url]

[quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1357668606' post='1926401'] Pics seem to have vanished - I'll see if I can fix. In the meantime here 's a pic of the original packaging - anorak anyone [/quote] Very cool, what SN# is it? Nice, if they did anorak's, I'd have one!

I think its a Jedson.

Done

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1357559883' post='1924367'] Aaaw, come on! [/quote] Of course, I forgot to mention those snow shovels, keep 'em nearby though, may need them in a couple of weeks!

[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1357502589' post='1923724'] ............. a hideous squared off canoe paddle instead of a head Sorry Wal owners [/quote] This [i]is[/i] true, ruins a good bass.

Just spotted this thread...woops, too late!

Rickenbacker 4001/3 Anything with 5 or more strings. Anything with exotic woods, multi-laminates, high mass bridges, lots of knobs. Anything with LED's (that will do..............for now!)

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1357408120' post='1922296'] Well, I asked it , but I take your point. I don't think any of us would disagree that music should be paid for, it's just the scenario I mention in my first that's got me questioning my ethics. [/quote] I don't think it's staggering at all that this question is being asked. Its human nature, right or wrong to get something for nothing, if you don't have to pay for it. The fact is, which has been pointed out before, you can't get coffee for free sat on your sofa, you can get music free whilst sat on your sofa. Not saying it's right, that's just how it is. From someone who doesnt own digital media devices, i have to pay for my music, unless i steal a CD from HMV. Yes, I'm sure its the same thing, but yawn, yawn, no it isn't is it. Life is life, people will do what they want, and take responsibility for their actions, whatever they may be. I have no issue with people downloading music for free, if the industry is losing so much money because of it, then they should spend some money making it not possible. I think if I wanted a song on a permanent basis, i would happily pay for it. If i wanted it for a day or 2 to learn a song, i almost certainly wouldnt. Youtube would probably serve that purpose though, so the dilemna wouldnt arise.

[quote name='deepbass5' timestamp='1357336260' post='1921420'] So in which order would you part with your basses [/quote] That should be a whole seperate, open thread!!

[quote name='Jack Cahalane' timestamp='1357335622' post='1921407'] Mani and Reni [/quote] Ha, weird, didn't see that before i posted! In that case, +1

Reni + Mani

[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1357328347' post='1921247'] so it went for a grand, wonder if the buyer comes on here? [/quote] Doubt it, he/she probably go's on moremoneythansensechat instead!

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1357320552' post='1921057'] +1 The seller doesn't say what it is or isn't! Actually I've just realised that he has potentially been very VERY clever; watchers/bidders of his earlier listing may well come back to bid on this and get severely stung as he doesn't indicate what it is other than the briefest description... how can a buyer claim misrepresentation? Very clever. [/quote] This. he know's what he's doing. Otherwise he would describe it as best he could.

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1357296333' post='1920444'] The back of the body looks it's made of two pieces glued at a crazy angle. Did Fender ever do this? I've not seen this on [i]any[/i] factory made instrument, but I'm not a Fender expert by any means. [/quote] I've never seen that either, the shape at the neckplate doesnt like right either, too square. No description, means no guarantee's at all either. Payment by Paypal only too, so no inspect, and then "no sir, not for me thanks", payment already bagged, take it home sonny! Not for me.

Paperwork is from a late 70's instrument? The body could be a year old? The pickguard looks original nitrate, but been drilled for the extra knob. At least the neckplate is original '63, thats gotta be worth £100! Good description and pics though!