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[quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1323475466' post='1463887'] What's the issue with the wood being nato (mora)? Mora is pretty much indistinguishable from mahogany when used in musical instrument construction. It has similar tonal qualities to mahogany as well as being strong and durable, and unlike many varieties of mahogany is widely available. Would much prefer a bass built with nato than the more commonly used basswood, given how much more resistant to wear and damage nato is. Depends on which factory was manufacturing under the Greco brand name, as Greco isn't a factory, just a trading name originated by Kanda Shokai. Matsumoku manufactured some very accurate Rickenbacker copies for Greco, that are neck-through, and highly detailed, almost identical to the ones Matsumoku similarly manufactured for Aria. Reason you don't see many of either of those copies is that most are wearing Rickenbacker decals, and fooling the purported experts. [/quote] Yes, I heard all that, I was just being slightly snobby because it has a reputation as an almost industrial grade wood which is used in cheap guitars only. The sound of it seems to speak for itself though..so I'm over it, plus it's cheapness has no doubt contributed to this bass only costing 400 quid, so all good with me.

I've experienced the wrath of the Rickenwaffen on a Rickenbacker fanboy website. Jeeezus they're a bunch of snooty gits. Got all sorts of abuse for posting this in the wrong forum and generally blaspheming the mighty Rickenbacker with my sinful faker-lust. They need to chill the hell out! But yeah - there's ony a handful and most are a bit crap, TBH. The Rockinbetters look nice, but play and sound a bit meh, especially for 600 quid. This one looks promising, and has loads of very positive reviews. Dave

Hmm.... Real one [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOCspuo9lRU&feature=related[/media] "Career" Rickenfaker [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giQwu7c7mhY[/media] Sounds pretty good! Im quite tempted - I didn't like the idea of the Nato body wood and glued construction, but it sounds and looks great! All for 450 Euros. Looks even better with some real Rick bits stuck on - [url="http://www.e-bass-forum.de/t1659f23-CAREER-RIK-BK.html"]http://www.e-bass-forum.de/t1659f23-CAREER-RIK-BK.html[/url]

Is Rick hardware crap then? I've heard the bridges are a bit of a 'mare. I was just talking about the knobs and the truss rod cover as per my last link, really. Dave

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1323189811' post='1460354'] Sounds authentic. [/quote] The Career? Yeah. I'm very tempted! [url="http://www.e-bass-forum.de/t1659f23-CAREER-RIK-BK.html"]http://www.e-bass-fo...EER-RIK-BK.html[/url] Looks even better with some authentic Rick parts added to it!

Hmm.... Real one [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOCspuo9lRU&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOCspuo9lRU&feature=related[/url] "Career" Rickenfaker [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giQwu7c7mhY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giQwu7c7mhY[/url] Sounds pretty good!

[quote name='ash' timestamp='1323084076' post='1458952'] It was the type with the funny headstock, they are all reasonably well made but I'd be unsure about their longevity in comparison to say an old Ibanez or CMI Faker. The hardware for example felt lightweight and cheap - all very shiny (s'cuse the pun) but no substance. There are still bargains out there especially given the recession, I got my US Rick as a restoration project off a local chap for less than that, mine needed a lot of TLC but it's now one of my main gigging basses. [/quote] Cheers, good to know. I just realised your're the chap with the John Birch for sale...how's that going? by the way, the reason I got distracted by other potential Rickenfakers was that I had heard the Birch sounds nothing like a Rick. Also, I'm not sure I can get my head around the funny looks. Still intriguing though... Dave

[quote name='ash' timestamp='1323083036' post='1458932'] Hmmm, I had a Shine Rick and also a Tokai, both looked OK but certainly felt like a budget bass at a not so budget price and were sold on very quickly. There are cheaper alternatives out there that are as good if not better in terms of quality and you could always mod it yourself. [/quote] Bummer. The Shines on the website I linked to look very well made, at least in the pics. I'm assuming you had the standard black, with funny headstock RK2000NT? What would you recommend? Dave

I just asked him to clarify exactly what part of the basses he designed....

I know this has been brought up a few times, but does anyone have any experience of these? [url="http://www.tiptop.se/tiptop2010/itempage.php?i=2523&bigimage=2"]http://www.tiptop.se/tiptop2010/itempage.php?i=2523&bigimage=2[/url] they look lovely (and I love the idea of a 22 fret Rick) and I'm very tempted! I'm confused though, why does this appear to be the only place that sells them, and also the only place where I have seen them with a proper headstock? Also, with delivery fees, it works out at £700!! I contacted the seller and the conversation went as follows. I'm rather skeptical about his claim that he helped design them..the parts, as far as I can see are standard Shine - just with nicer finish options and a Rick shaped headstock: >> Med Vänlig Hälsning / Best Regards >> Björn Clern, "Mr TIP TOP" >> TIP TOP Musik AB: Katarinav�gen 22 (T-Slussen), >> S-11645 Stockholm, Sweden >> Öppet/Open: Tis-Fre kl 13-18, L�r 12-15 >> >> >>> I understand these are good bases, but 810E seems a lot for Chinese made >>> copies. The older versions are £500 here. Would you do it for 700Euro? >>> Dave > On 29 Nov 2011, at 21:51, "Tip Top Musik" <[email="[email protected]"][color="#234786"][email protected][/color][/email]> wrote: > >> Hi, >> I designed these basses after being RICs distributor for 10 years... >> Its better than a RIC: >> bone nut, better bridge, better head angle,nicer inlays etc. >> USA Duncans are killer pickups. >> Yes they have correct RIC heads. >> >> 810 euros is firm sorry. >> > You designed them? I thought they were Shine basses? Is it not the > RK2000NT? > > Sent from my iPhone > Hi, They are Shine basses. I did "design" these RIOC copies for Shine and included all improvments I told RIC to do when we were their distributor(but they did not listen...). For Sweden, Shine also make the right head. Deal or ? Med Vänlig Hälsning / Best Regards bc

Nah I would say the prices are fair - better instruments than Fender Dlx Jazzes in my opinion.

Yeah its a special edition - Half Zebrano, half Ash body. 1 of 46 made. That big 1 inch slab of Zebrano affects the tone as well vs an all ash body.

Yep it is pretty mediocre, especially for high end basses. Use this as an opportunity! Swap in a Nordy, or Delano pre-amp. You'll be very pleased with the results, I'm sure. Dave

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1322426098' post='1450788'] Nice Mayones...Ive been looking at them and the Carvin SB5000. My only gripe is, as much as I can go down and test drive one, Ill want a different configuration, which means I won't get to test the one I want to buy! Such is life....what do you think of the Delanos vs Seymour Ds? [/quote] Carvins are supposed to be very nice too. The Delanos are fuller souding with more top end - more modern, the Seymours are more oldschool, possible more mid focused.

Mate - I would highly recommend them. Absolutely love everything about it! Looks, feel, awesome super-jazz sound (tried the Seymour Duncan version and didnt like it as much though). All for £1200 ish. Bargain!

Yeah they're awesome...apart from the pickups and preamp!

Niiice! The 8 string is ridiculous! Check out the souped up Corvette $$ SE here: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/161266-mayones-and-heavily-modded-wick-porn/

Hi chaps, Just thought I'd show off my Delano equipped pair of beauties - A Mayones Jabba Classic (equipped with Delanos from the factory) and Warwick Corvette $$ SE Zebrano upgraded with a Nordstrand 2B pre-amp and Delano MC 4 FE/J M2 pickups. Yes I have a thing for Delano pickups! Love the rich, open tone of these things - bright, full sounding. Very cool. The Warwick was one of those "I could just get rid of it, or keep it and spend money changing it" situations - I obviously decided on the riskier latter option. It has definitely paid off. I always absolutely loved the feel, the look and woody finish as well as the acoustic tone (the intrinsic sound character of the bass) of the SE corvette, but couldn't help thinking the MEC kit was not doing it justice. Frankly, the Nordy and Delanos kick the crap out of the MEC stuff. Its a shame Warwick use MEC on such beautifully made instruments, in my opinion. Anyway, enough of the Warwick rant, I just thought I'd show off my gear - so heres a couple of pics. By the way I'm absolutely loving my Vanderkley MNT cab + Genz Shuttle 9.0 rig too - ridiculous amount of sound and tone for the size.