parker_muse Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 (edited) Hey Guys Here we have a CMI Rickenfaker which I managed to pick up from Cash Converters out of sheer luck. I always fancied a Rickenbacker for the famous clang and lovely looks so it made my day that i managed to find a genuine top quality faker. Alas, after playing with her in a band environment it's not my cup of tea to play and the tone just doesn't quite cut it for ska and i've realised i'm a stingray man. This one is from the mid 70's and that is as accurate as you can be according to our resident walking rickenfaker Bassassin. He said this: 'Cleartone Musical Instruments, which was a sub-brand of Marshall Amps, apparently set up by Big Jim to side-step a dodgy/restrictive distribution deal the Marshall brand was tied to. As well as amps they sold guitars & basses, predominantly Japanese-made copies but also some original designs made in the UK by Ned Callan. This of course is a JapCrap copy & a damn fine one it looks too. These are the same, as far as I can tell, as the Shaftesbury & Cimar-badged through-necks, and are very accurate, realistically they only compromise on the original with the generic little tuners and single truss rod. Because they appear under a few different brands, this type is fairly common but I'm really stumped as to who made them. I can say though it wasn't Matsumoku (who did make CMI bolt-neck fakers), Fujigen or Kasuga - their Rick copies are well-documented and have idiosyncrasies and differences that make them easy to recognise. As far as I can see this one looks in great condition, very unusual to see the bridge pup cover still in place, they are usually the first thing to get removed/lost, just like real Ricks.' As you can see from the pictures she's in amazing condition for the age. The neck is very fast too and you can really fly around the fretboard, which is varnished. There is a small amount of buzz off the open E off the first fret, but according to a tech i spoke to it's nothing a small set up wont be able to solve. Two of the pickup selectors also have a bit of hum as the earth wires are slightly loose but this is a quick and easy solder job. You can go from a really warm thump to the classic rick clang with these things, the sound really is authentic rickenbacker. I'd be looking for £380 but i'm open to offers. I'd also be interested in trades but i'm mainly looking for cash as i'm going away to uni at the end of the month. Any questions, just shout, Tom Edited September 13, 2010 by parker_muse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 Pics here. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=57271"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach...st&id=57271[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=57267"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach...st&id=57267[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=57272"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach...st&id=57272[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=57273"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach...st&id=57273[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloshchenko Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 I've just sold one of these and it's currently bound via courier to Surrey. Absolutely lovely copies and I was really impressed with mine. It sounds weird but I've actually just sold my best sounding bass, it sounds more powerful than my Jazz, I couldn't deal with the body/style of it. Oh well, good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 [quote name='parker_muse' post='9459' date='Sep 5 2010, 11:21 AM']As far as I can see this one looks in great condition, very unusual to see the bridge pup cover still in place, they are usually the first thing to get removed/lost, just like real Ricks.' As you can see from the pictures she's in amazing condition for the age.[/quote] Is it an invisible one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 [quote name='BassTool' post='946008' date='Sep 5 2010, 11:28 AM']Is it an invisible one? [/quote] You beat me to it by minutes!! Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 I would post to northern ireland but it would have to be at your expense as i think it could cost a fair few shiny pennys. I'll get you the measurements now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 The nut is 42mm across. Neck thickness... i'd say a 'big jazz' - somewhere between a P and J thickness and shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 TRADE EDIT: would be interested in a good gigging combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 I don't understand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 Oh right haha sorry, heavy night last night brain not in gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 bump me with your rhythm stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 B-hump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTFS Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Any interest in an Ashdown ABM300 as part ex? I know its a head but add a 2x10 and its a pretty good gigging combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 PM'd. BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tino Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 [quote name='parker_muse' post='949705' date='Sep 8 2010, 06:13 PM']PM'd. BUMP[/quote] Roland DB700 250W alright for boozers & small venues and with built in programmable effects & cover thrown in......very versatile amp.............very very good condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 Oh-sh*t-i-need-cash-for-uni-so-no-more-trades-bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 Price drop bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 And replied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 Some more pics, especially for Cosmo. The black marks on the back rub off, i have no idea what they are, some kind of residue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 [quote name='parker_muse' post='954664' date='Sep 13 2010, 01:03 PM']Some more pics, especially for Cosmo. The black marks on the back rub off, i have no idea what they are, some kind of residue.[/quote] PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 SOLD pending the usual to Cosmo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts