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I just dont get the point of it... like others have said here theres clearly something there thats intriguing but as songs they just dont stand up. I like the woman's voice too, very Tracey Thorn-esque. A very very weird choice to have to end a festival on - particuarly since the Smashing Pumpkins were before them on the lineup and would have finished it significantly better

Cant see that Cliff Burton has been mentioned? Dear lord.... Ok...ill go with Cliff Burton JPJ JJ Burnel Geezer Butler Krist Novoselic Stuart Zender Squarepusher Sting I think that will do for now...

Its all Dood's fault that im here, if I remember correctly?

Its not bad, very Motorheadyyyy if you ask me. I like the chap and i hope he does well.

I definitely wouldnt deal with them directly, and i actually like Rics! The only new Ric ive ever had from new had to go back to the shop and me getting my money back due to the paint shearing off the body near the bridge after a month's use. Certainly would thnk twice about ever buying a new one. And given Hall's recent shenanigans i would rather buy second hand. Interestingly one of the bridge pins fell out of that bass as well... QC at Ric appears to be poor which is a shame as the bass itself was an absolute delight to play (as Dood will testify to after giving it a workout when i bought it)

This thread makes me sad. I like Rickenbackers a lot (Mr Clifford Lee Burton, thats your fault that is) and own two but the conduct of the company in this manner is frankly ridiculous and a little well, pedantic. I can agree with JH in policing any NEW copies of said instruments, but old Jap knockoffs from the 70's? Whats the point? I just dont get it. The poor publicity gained from the action of pursuing these (ahem) "criminals" who own these basses surely outweighs the benefit of stopping Bob from Watford sell his old CMI to Keith for £230, All seems ridiculous and im with HJ here - a court case seems massively improbable. Be interesting to think what a UK government official has to say on the matter. Cant seem to sue all those dudes in China who make copies of BMW's etc!

Ill always have multiple basses - each one does a different job for me. Some have a certain sentimental value now as well.

Chap who i used to deal with at DV lost his job with all of this going on. I had great service from him, so im sure he will get a job with another firm very soon. Seems the firm themselves dont have a lot of scruples though.

Very sad to hear this, seem him live a couple of times and also seen them with Sergio a couple of times too. A superb band and Chi's lines were a big part of that in their early life.

The only fakers i have ever played have all been crap, but there you go... Luck of the draw, a bit like getting a good Rics ive played a few dogs!

This one wont be about long due to use of the "R" word http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-RICKENBACKER-4003-CMI-COPY-BASS-JETGLO-BLACK-/190819192234?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c6db5cdaa