RichardD22

Brilliant stuff yet again! Those ibanez look lovely.

Your sense of humour would translate well into a book too! Would be interesting to read about all the commercial elements and nuances of the fakers and the litigation elements. You've probably enough material from the posts on this forum alone! I imagine the Japanese communities would be interested too. Not taking anything away from the quality instruments the fakers made but it makes me wonder if these fakers put their mind to a single brand akin to Gibson, Fender, Rick etc how they'd have fared commercially and within the realms of popular culture. That Maya bass pic is just like mine but less battered! It really is a can of worms. I think you hit the nail on the head that it's better to work out who it's not made by. All fascinating stuff again, many thanks.

Thanks. Didn't know that's how to measure them 👍

That's a nice bass mate! The black and white contrast is striking. But yes, the bodge job on mine is crazy. The neck feels fairly strong still but i may have to repair, like you say.

You should write a book with your knowledge and history! Amazing. So do you think mine is Chushin? Did they make for lots of brands? For info I looked under the pickups and there are no other markings of note. Thanks again

Thanks. I assume i just measure the fretboard to find out.

Hmm, interesting to know thanks. I will look into Korean history possibility too, thank you

Ah thanks mate. Yes indeed. And that Bassassin chap/chapess is a legend. 😁 Everyone has been very helpful, thank you

Haha! Very good.... I'm a bit too low brow to have understood first time round😉. Scary that they would go after people on a forum just for discussing it 😬😬 cripes!

Nope. Nothing 😒

Ah thats fabulous. Thanks for the info. Thanks for your information and support. Interesting about the humbucker. I'll take a look at the pickups to assist with provenance. All I'm trying to do is learn a lot more about my bass as it bugs me not knowing so your info and knowledge is greatly appreciated.

Sorry, i don't understand...?

Hello. Sorry for a cheeky first post. I have had this 20yrs and it was old when I got it and from other posts on here i imagine it's from 70s. I am pretty sure it's not a Rick but i have lots of questions if any of you kind people are able to assist please? Is it a 4001 or 4003 copy? What is the writing in the cavity? It has a neck through construction and is solid body and stereo sound. Someone has routed the which i understand does happen. But... What make is it? I can't find any examples of copies with writing like this in the cavity. What is the writing, Japanese? It appears to be under the lacquer. I wonder if Bassassin or anyone else can advise please? Thank you! Richard From UK Rick copy