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Allow me to bump you with some suitable chastisement

[quote name='simon1964' timestamp='1385152743' post='2285186']
+1. It's a shame that John Hall's attitude clouds people's perception of Rickenbacker's products. I currently own two Stingrays, a 74 and 64 Precision, and a Shuker. They're all great basses, but it's my Ric 4003 which I pick up first and which puts the biggest smile on my face. Love them, or hate them, at least they're different
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I've had a few pints and even done a pub quiz with John Shuker.

Take note, Mr Hall

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1384981608' post='2283179']
Anyone familiar with the Jason Donnavan that sets up in Bristol on a weekend? Brilliant i say.
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I see what they did there

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1383861122' post='2270225']
Flip-flop time again.
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http://youtu.be/Nt4JXKUv5MQ

Lovely!

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1384813177' post='2281142']
It never lets me upload photos, I have to faff about with photobucket all the time.
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Is your quota full? Worth a check, matey.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1384799232' post='2280877']
"My diarrhea has been intermittent all day ..."
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This reminds me of our old singer. He used to get extremely nervous, which would, seemingly, tear his insides up. Horrifyingly so. To give a full description would be to induce a ban for myself.

Thus, the words I dreaded. Four pints in, wondering if my seal was breaking, when over he walks:

"There's only one toilet... And, boy, you do not want to go in there!"

Does affect your timing, needing to pee

Apologies, spied this late - but you're spot on as to why the software wasn't letting you post. It just wants the price - if you're trying to convey anything more fancy it needs to go in the body of the advert. Glad you got it sorted.

[quote name='ben604' timestamp='1384810818' post='2281085']
(how do you embed Vimeo videos?!)
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I don't know if you can, you know!

Great band - they were good fun at Download

Nicely done matey

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1384730758' post='2280171']
It depends on what your idea of perfect is?
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You're answering your own question, there.

[quote name='simon1964' timestamp='1384799558' post='2280887']
Exactly this. Demand for Rickenbackers still significantly exceeds supply, in spite of JH's efforts to make it otherwise in the UK. This means they can work to a business model of selling relatively small volume at a significant premium. They simply have no need to enter the volume, lower margain, market.
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Depends on his ambition, of course. They have no need to do any of those things, provided the status quo is sustainable and to the want of the business. With a brand like the one they have, they'd almost struggle to fail.

If they are using CNC, then they're considering both costs and throughput. Sensible enough to do.

Surprised this is still here, given the recent curiosity for dual-P basses. I had one a couple of years ago, lots of fun for not a lot of outlay. Have a bump from me.

Edited the title to make clear what it's a copy of - originally said "musician", which I assumed was a mistake

Have a bump from me.

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1384731851' post='2280193']
Nope, I prefer MILFs to Busted.
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Well, given your comments on my eyesight previously, an easy mistake for me to make

Busted

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1384722342' post='2280042']
Yep I love the look of gibson basses but again neckdive and poor bridge designs ruin a great bass.
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Ah, but what a racket they make!

[quote name='chriswareham' timestamp='1384727359' post='2280128']
John Hall and his acolytes seem to be slacking, as I've seen several Rick copies run to the completion of their auctions on eBay recently. This has been UK auctions, so maybe someone at eBay has finally wised up to them not being in violation of trading laws for private sellers ...
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So there might be hope for all of us, yet?

Not that I'd be selling any of mine just yet. Loads of fun to be had.

We only did it once with our singer - at which point we were pretty direct with our feedback and made him pay for the rehearsal.

He never did it again

I think you just need to be clear with him - about both the investment you've made and the expectations that you have, and really set out your stall about what is acceptable and what not. Even in "just for fun" bands a little honesty can go a long way. and help keep it fun for everyone

Sorry, I meant in terms of the consistency of the new models - if they choose to change them, fine; but all of a given model and age should be the same or within tolerances

Aiming to keep the energy up..

http://youtu.be/VufilzHKTqk

I hope you're not suggesting anyone has pissed on their chips

As we all know, the only thing good with vinegar... chips

Still available. A few trade options mooted, but nothing listed or quite right - I play stoner rock, so wizardry and fancy will be lost on me, though thank you for the kind offers

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1384687281' post='2279389']
That's because not all Rics are created equal. If you are dead set on getting one, try a few .... maybe a lot.... you'll eventually find the one that suits.
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Which should be fixed om new models now they've embraced CNC, no?