thunderbird13 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) I'm getting rid of some gear so first up we have this bass which I bought this on a whim 2 years ago cos I wanted a ricky copy but I dont need it now. Its basically a sound intrument but please read all the description: [b]The Good[/b] I think it looks good and the wood grain really comes through the paint I have had it professionally set up by Chris McIntyre, including inserting a shim in the neck, it does play really well and feels comfortable [b]The Bad [/b] It is cheaply made and for some reason the pickup poles were not placed directly over the strings, the effect of this is that it is a bit muffled in a band situation, in addition to this the pickup selector can only really be left in one postion to get a decent sound of it. Its made of pine which does make it a bit heavy, although I've lugged it all over London .According to my kitchen scales it weighs in at 9 1/2 Kg If you shake the neck there is a rattle, which indicates to me that the truss rod is a loose although TBH the neck is straight and I dont want to mess about with it . So there you have it , I paid about £200 for it but TBH I dont think its worth that which is why I'm looking for £ 100 for it. I think this would suit someone who wanted a project bass. Can be picked up in SE London or I can sort out a courier but I'll have to get a price for that Any questions please [attachment=88877:riki_3.JPG] [attachment=88878:rikri1.JPG] [attachment=88874:riki_1.JPG] Edited January 18, 2012 by thunderbird13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Are you sure that's not 9 1/2 Lbs, because 9 1/2 kilos is f**kin' heavy. As Arnie would say, Oooh Me Back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2009 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 At 9.5kg I could buy as an alternative to a dumbell set... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Ha ,What an idiot ,I tried reading the scale in bad light ! 9.5 lbs is probably right, I had better check tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 I really need to shift this to get some funds so I've reduced the price , if anyone is interested let me know. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkmanD Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 possibly interested, whats the current price? Would you post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 How odd... Its ike a 4004 copy... Mixed with a 4003? Odd! Good price for someone tho :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 [quote name='FunkmanD' timestamp='1326664874' post='1500287'] possibly interested, whats the current price? Would you post? [/quote] The price is still £ 100 , I dont think the rules allow me to turn it into an auction I can post it or I could meet in London ( perhaos Liverpool st) pm me if your interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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