karlfer

No, not yet sold. Couple of enquiries, plus one for the pick ups, which is an interesting thought. Mind, it's been less than 24 hours, and it ain't exactly cheap. Anybody close enough (hell, Manchester's next door) more than welcome to come and try the bass. Not sure if secretly wanting it to take enough time for the Steve Harris inspired Precision GAS to go away, cos if nowt else this thing does look darn good ( or so all the bassists from other bands, at the last 4 gigs, have said). Thanks for the bump MB1, Cheers, Karl.

Hello John and thanks for your enquiry. It does not have "stereo" output so will never sound exactly like a Rick going through 2 amps with split signal. It has Rickenbacker pick ups installed, along with Rickenbacker wiring looms, bridge and tailpiece. Certainly sounds a lot more Rickenbacker than one of those beautiful old Ibanez's, with the "mudbuckers". What also needs remembering is that Rickenbackers do more than that sound, as McCartney and others proved. Although you may get them cheaper 2nd hand, these parts come to about £400 retail. Then there is the cost of getting them professionally fitted. On top of that since purchasing it, I have spent nearly £100 on new strings, new custom cut nut and full set up (Richard Tomson, of Tomson guitars, Wigan). I bought the bass off a guy advertising on Ebay and Preloved, around December 12th last year. It cost me £575. I did a 400 mile round trip to pick it up. The ebay item number 270492829061 is the previous owners advert for this very bass. The photo's under that item number are of this very bass. Least you are likely to get a real Rick for is about £1200 and even then, it may not be real (ask bassassin, the Obi One Kinobi of Rickenfakers). The Rockinbetter is advertised bog standard new at between £495 and £612, although most potential suppliers are cagey on wether they have one in stock. Finally, you are more than welcome to come and try the bass, with absolutely no obligation. Feel free to walk away. The only point I would make is that I will, at this early, pre ebay stage, be looking at £550 and no offers. Just being honest with everybody. Again, many thanks, Karl.

No prob, good luck with the sale, that really is gorgeous. Cheers, Karl. Oh, er, bumpo.

That is stunning. Any interest in a Rockinbetter? It's currently residing in this thread, on page 2. 4001/4003 copy with actual Rick pups/wiring/bridge/tailpiece. If not, no sweat and good luck with that glorius looking bass. Cheers, Karl.

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[quote name='Schnozzalee' post='764612' date='Mar 4 2010, 11:43 PM']Thanks for the bump! I'll give it another n just wait n see. Please dont pm me if your not intending to collect.[/quote] Collection absolutely no problem if the time comes. Will be within couple of days.

PM'd.

PM'D and bumpo for a good bloke.