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Afternoon all. I come bearing news - and a request for your help. As some will have noticed, Hamster has updated the Sticky thread on the subject of Rickenbacker copies. Unfortunately, it doesn't get a lot of visibility, so I wanted to start this here. We've had some further correspondence from John Hall, who has confirmed that the copyright has been extended from the previous position of copyrighted Headstock and Logo/TRC, to now include the body - with effect from last September. This correspondence took the same form as last time, with a clear indication of Rickenbacker's willingness to pursue legal action against those they perceive as breaching that position. Our stance hasn't changed. Whilst we think it's a shame that it has come to this, we will respect the wishes of the copyright owner. Hamster's [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/173238-notice-for-owners-of-rickenbacker-copies/page__st__100"]original post i[/url]s as follows: [quote] I've been asked to 'Police' the issue of potential copyright infringement of Rickenbacker designs and trademarks. Kiwi has made our position clear. We will respect the wishes of the copyright owner in these cases. Despite this notice being made as public as possible, it seems that some members - new & established have not read it, or have read it and chosen to ignore it. To make the position of the owners of Basschat clear, please take notice that ANY infringement of copyright against Rickenbacker - such as displaying any form of representation of the copyrighted trademarks or designs (which are clearly detailed in the communications from John Hall attached to the first post of this topic, and are pictorially represented below); and/or any reference, either by the topic starter or by any person posting in that topic;[list=1] [*]To any advertised goods being in any way a Rickenbacker product when they are not a genuine product originally manufactured by Rickenbacker or under licence from them; [*]To any such advertised goods bearing any resemblance to any copyrighted design or trademark owned by Rickenbacker; [/list] Will result in:[list] [*]The advert or post being deleted without notice. [*]The offending topic starter or poster will receive a warning and will be banned from that section of the forum where the advert or comment was posted for 14 days. [*]After the 14 day ban, the topic starter or poster will be allowed access to that forum again IF a clear understanding is received by the Moderation team by the topic starter/poster that they will not act in the same or similar way again, and that they fully understand the property rights being owned and exerted by Rickenbacker. [*]If the same person then goes on to commit any other infringement against the designs or copyrights owned by Rickenbacker, they will be banned from the whole forum permanently. [/list] [/quote] I attach the relevant designs below for information. So, sorry it's heavy news, but I need people to bear this in mind - and to begin to spread the word and help us police this. If you spy items which would infringe the above, please do let a member of the team know. Last time we had some grumping about John Hall on a personal level. Seemingly he's active on the forums, so I would ask people to keep maintain decorum with any responses. Ta!

[quote name='Jono Bolton' timestamp='1369065687' post='2084459'] Surely Squiers have dropped in quality since their beginnings? The original JV Squiers are far superior to the modern day equivalents. Actually, that should read: "They started off with incredible quality, the quality dropped significantly over the next few years, but has picked up again recently, although there are some decent instruments in amongst them." [/quote] I remain indebted to your pedantry, sir I missed the Squiers the first time. Can only comment on what I've seen

Squier have improved no end, since their roots, and were seen to be worrying Fender in terms of quality. I'll echo Neep's comments above. The Mustang will be the better all-rounder... But there's just something about the Gibson!

Musicroom, York. Used to be Banks. Matt behind the counter is a BC'er, just struggling to remember his username.

Drink.

[quote name='iceonaboy' timestamp='1368818879' post='2082034'] The way I rememer listening to vinyl was through a haze of marijoo-anna and joss sticks. Its kind of hard to replicate these days without upsetting certain folk [/quote] Haha, this is familiar. I'd say we were in the same room, just lost in the haze

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1368713632' post='2080548'] Yes! And he might tell you how to spell 'sacrilege' too!! [/quote]

Nice colour choice, Neep, very nice

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1368460688' post='2077343'] Information on other subjects is often available too . Just don't ask for any hairdressing advice . Take it from me , that one got pretty nasty . [/quote] It just never grew back

Ah, the marmite that is Phil X

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1368416305' post='2076786'] I think it is up to the person how they spend there own money. And as for selling of basses I think for example that if somebody bought a bass on here for £500 and kept posting how good it was blah blah blah and then a week later tried to sell it on here for say £700 I think in my opinion its morally wrong but personally I just keep it to myself and move on and look for another item. We can all decide for ourselves if we think someones taking the pee and if they are I am guessing there bass wont sell? And I guess we all lust after things whether it is a car a bass etc etc I think as long as no ones getting hurt or anything its up to the person what they buy but that's just my personal opinion. [/quote] We had a debate not long ago, when a member took the step to admit that they had an issue with their buying behaviour, and had begun to get themselves into difficulties. At the time, I think the outcome was that it remained the individual's business - but, it's only human to care, and I just like to question and make sure... My own personal failing

Sorry, didn't know that. I've got one bass with a nitro finish and breathing on it leaves marks, it seems. Felt pads? Same thing they have for a lot of furniture when it comes to avoiding scraping wood floors.

Wondering if any of the Hawkwind fans have come across a band called Hookworms? Hail from Leeds, first album out and caught them at Detestival - real buzz of something Hawkwind-esque in there.

Those rubber pads would be an idea. B&Q and the like have them.

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1368362852' post='2076068'] I'm waiting for the day when a major car manufacturer rolls out a sparkling brand new car straight off the production line then wheel it over to their development centre where a team of engineers set about it with baseball bats and beat the crap out of it giving it that 'road worn' or 'relicd' look. It's only a matter of time. [/quote] I believe this is the custom in Paris, from observation

[quote name='Jigster' timestamp='1368371435' post='2076191'] I already told him I dont know where it is!! [/quote] Aw

[quote name='Jigster' timestamp='1368320974' post='2075723'] I bought a Squier jazz from Marcus a few years back - I'd say a King bass suits him fine - seemed apparent to me the guy can play. [/quote] Ah, there you are - he wants that Jazz back, also. See seperate thread

I had to sit down and write bass lines for four new songs our guitarists have been putting together. Finally some real activity, and came quite close to echoing Nige's epiphany... Though I'm not half the player he is!

Ok chief. Just upholding my duty of care. There's an awful lot of money floating around in a short space of time. I mean, did you just pay £1050 for the SR4?

My concern is slightly more personal. We've seen you lust after various basses, with quite some vigour - and then we see them moved on. I wouldn't want to see you disappointed, again, or out of pocket.