Stacker

Bass now on evilbay and Edinburgh Gumtree.

Any interest? You dont ask, you don't get!

Well, that's one buyer now out of the running, due to insisting to pay via PayPal. Any other interested parties please note: I can't accept PayPal for various reasons. I will accept bank draft, bank transfer, cheque and good, hard cash! The bass is going on ebay later on today and I'm sure I'll have the PayPalites shut the auction down! :wacko: I've taken some more pix so anyone interested please provide their email address. Any final takers/ OVNOs before I open this to the horde?

No offence, mate, but I'll pass. Could really do with the coin.

Thursday bump for a mate. I can vouch for this, having played it on several occasions.

Yes, I am known for my [i]faux-pas[/i], up here. I'm just in from working away and knackered. For those awiting further pix this evening, I will do them 1st thing tomorrow. Prospective buyer still active.

mmmmmm...........maybe. What you got? No money coming from my end, though as i've got enough to shell out for right now! Would prefer the coin but let me know what you have in mind.

[quote name='Conan' post='770446' date='Mar 10 2010, 02:32 PM'] [/quote] If you have one, you'd know exactly what I was [i]trying[/i] to say............

Bass now on hold for prospective buyer for 24hrs. As such, the ebay auction will also be delayed until Thursday evening. Other interested parties can still ask me Qs or whatever.

This needs to go, fellas, as does the fretless squier.

This needs to go, fellas, as does the Black non-export jazz.

Ok, the purchase of the instrument I was after is about to go through. As such, and against my better judgement, I am now going to float this bass on ebay with the assistance of a third party in an attempt to garner more interest, particularly from abroad. The bass is, obviously, still available here, also.

[quote name='supabock' post='769366' date='Mar 9 2010, 04:12 PM']PM'd you[/quote] Replied...........

[quote name='robocorpse' post='769344' date='Mar 9 2010, 03:53 PM']I'd say find the money and buy this one (Stackers bass). Whatever Ric you buy, its always gonna be an "investment", even unloved early 4003s are starting to pick up in price now, and this FG will probably blow all of them out of the water in most respects, and it will continue to appreciate. Whatever Ric you gig with will always get the odd dink, so why not buy one thats nicely worn in, and sounds like a Ric SHOULD, rather than compromising your lust for a nice 70s one by buying a later, plain bound, Hi-Gained 80s/90s hot Rick? Unless you desperately want Hi-Gains? Seriously, whats the difference between gigging a well used £2000 bass, and a slightly cleaner £1500 bass? Once you are up in that sort of price range, I'd only worry if the bass was a minter, or a really rare colour/variant. They are meant to be played after all! I have my giggers and my home/recording basses, they all get played, but I would never gig the V63 unless it was a crucial gig that absolutely needed it, and even then it would be a kid gloves job, and I would be devastated if it got dinked. However, I can throw my 4001S round with impunity, as the previous owner already did a good job of wearing it in and chipping the edges.[/quote] That's a very good arguement, Robo. The old CV finishes on Ricks were always gonna pick up cracks and dings so it's very rare to see a mint 4001 or RM1999. That's the reason I sold the CS: I was sh*t scared of getting it trashed and I don't even gig anymore. This '73 has plenty mojo but it's no way as powerful as a V63 or CS. You gotta decide what you want from a Rick.

Hi, George! Good luck with the sale. I've got three up there, just now.

Sounds like you want a V63, mate!

The horsey on the V63 isn't anywhere near like the originals, though.

[quote name='cocco' post='769138' date='Mar 9 2010, 12:55 PM']Absolute stunner! What's the difference between the toaster and the pup on the modern ric?[/quote] The 'modern' one, post '73, is a hi-gain. Still a single coil but the toaster is not as hot and a bit warmer. For me, it is the essence of the 4001 sound.

This bass, along with the 1973 Rick 4001FG and a Fender Japan non-export bound neck Jazz, is now back on board with the resurfacing of the instrument I was sniffing around. Please note there was no intended prevarication on my part, just nerves and a lack of concrete information from the other party. Fender Squier VM fretless Jazz Lined, ebonol neck Duncan Designed pups Wilkinson bridge gold-plated hardware inc MOP-topped knurled control knobs Currently strung with [i]very[/i] old flats!! No case but gig bag could be factored in This bass, clearly modelled on a Jaco Jazz, was the one that put, for me, Squier right back on the map again after many years. You would have had to pay major coin to get a bass like this around ten years back and I think they surpassed themseleves by bringing this in around the £270 mark. The gold hardware sets it off: all direct replacements and no hidden holes. Look for £210 inc gig bag and UK mainland shipping.

This bass, along with the 1973 Rick 4001FG and a Squier VMJ fretless, is now back on board with the resurfacing of the instrument I was sniffing around. Please note there was no intended prevarication on my part, just nerves and a lack of concrete information from the other party. [size=4]Fender Japan non-export CIJ '60s Jazz[/size] Factory black with matching headstock and gold 'Fender' only logo. Bound neck Non-original Black hardware, apart from jack socket nut Non-original mint green plate Non-original Hopshot Lollipop keys Wilkinson bridge, brass rollers Japanese Hot Rod pickups No case A few surface scratches on the back but nothing past the finish. A light and great sounding Jazz with a rarely seen slim, bound neck. Looking for £600 inc shipping to mailand UK; all other parties contact me to discuss.

This bass, along with the Jap Bound neck Jazz and a Squier VMJ fretless, is now back on board with the resurfacing of the instrument I was sniffing around. Please note there was no intended prevarication on my part, just nerves and a lack of concrete information from the other party. [size=4]1973 Rick 4001 FG[/size] Wavy Grover keys Non-full-width inlays Cheq binding Toaster front pup Rear pup has [i]adjustable[/i] pole-pieces Original black RIC case Bit of buckle-rash and a few scratches, given its age 4mm tail-lift All original bar one pickguard screw No neck issues whatsoever. Been strung with Warwick Reds .040-.095 for the last three years Offers in the region of £2k invited. Would prefer local pickup or arrange your own courier. Overseas interest welcome. Please see the other bass I have up. Any Qs, fire away.

What's weird about it, chief? I think it's pretty clear it was a feeler which, at the same time, highlighted my nervousness of parting with the '73. As I stated in my last post, the bass I was sniffing around has gone, thus the '73 and the Jap Jazz are no longer for sale.

Well it looks like the instrument I was after has been wihdrawn/sold eleswhere so the heat is off for selling these two!