Rick's Fine '52 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) This is a mid/late 60's Shaftesbury Semi bass, basically an alternative to the Rickenbacker 4005. Imported by Rose Morris, still has sticker on the back of headstock. I bought this as a project bass, as i wanted a paint spattered 4005 copy, like Mani's, but basically couldnt afford a real one, and then cover it in paint. I intended to re-shape the upper/lower horns, by adding/removing wood accordingly, i was then going to do the same to the headstock to create the 'wave' shape, (I still have the drawn templates for the cuts/fills), before painting the whole bass white, before adding the Jackson Pollock touch. Since buying this, I've actually finished my Project using other materials, most of which were original. The bass is complete, although when i received it, the wires from the pickups to the pots have been cut off at the pots, all still there though, attached to the pickups, ready for resoldering to the pots. As a result though, I have no way of knowing if they work. Body is in fantastic shiny sunburst, bound soundhole, same bridge contouring as a 4005, and same pickguard, control configuration. There is one bridge saddle screw missing, although not needed when its strung. Nice low action, sounds like an EB2, slim neck, very light bass. Great bass as it is, re-strung, plays lovely, havent plugged it in, as the wires arent connected. More pics available. Good project for someone. The last one i've seen of these sold for over £400, they are pretty scarce. I'm hoping for £250, although the market will dictate its true value of course. I'm going to be selling it on eBay in a week or so, but thought I'd offer it to you basschatters first, in case anyones looking for one of these, or a nice summer Project?? [attachment=90551:1.JPG][attachment=90552:2.JPG][attachment=90553:3.JPG][attachment=90554:4.JPG][attachment=90555:5.JPG][attachment=100258:8.JPG][attachment=100259:9.JPG][attachment=100260:6.JPG] Edited March 3, 2012 by Rick's Fine '52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hi, nice bass, I do like these. Is the neck bolt-on or set? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 [quote name='nick' timestamp='1317575541' post='1391935'] Hi, nice bass, I do like these. Is the neck bolt-on or set? Cheers [/quote] Its a bolt on, see pic.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 What a beautiful example. I'd have done almost anything for one of these in 1969. Hope you find a good home for it. I dare not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 [quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1317673839' post='1393253'] What a beautiful example. I'd have done almost anything for one of these in 1969. Hope you find a good home for it. I dare not! [/quote] Thanks Pete, it is a great example, quite a rare bird too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Back available, need to make some space!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walbassuk Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 What is the weight of the bass? I'm on the hunt for a very light bass after back surgery and I'm not that far from you in MK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 [quote name='walbassuk' timestamp='1329579476' post='1544481'] What is the weight of the bass? I'm on the hunt for a very light bass after back surgery and I'm not that far from you in MK. [/quote] Its the lightest bass in the world, ever. It almost weighs nothing! I just weighed it on my bathroom scales, and it came in at 6lb, or just 2.7 kilo's. I can sympathise, i've undergone two rounds of spinal surgery over the past 4 years, the last being some fusion work to my lower back, not pleasant, but hopefully fixed now. I dont gig anymore, but if i did, i'd be looking for something like this for sure, superlight. Remember its a bit of a project, as i've never actually plugged it in, due to the wires needing soldering etc (Not my strong point!). You're welcome to come and have a look at it, no probs at all. 15mins away! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 [quote name='walbassuk' timestamp='1329579476' post='1544481'] What is the weight of the bass? I'm on the hunt for a very light bass after back surgery and I'm not that far from you in MK. [/quote] Interested?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Bumpy bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 bump for a classic 60's , scarce bass at a bargain price, offers welcome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Bumpito! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malbass Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 What's the scale length of this please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Ooh, good question, I'll get some measurements to you by tomorrow if thats OK? From memory, its shorter than a longscale P, but I'll check, and advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='malbass' timestamp='1329948629' post='1550369'] What's the scale length of this please? [/quote] Here's the neck dimensions; Nut to heel = 21.25" Nut to bridge = 30" Nut to Tailpiece = 32.5" Width at nut = 40mm Width at heel = 48mm Hope this helps? Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malbass Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1329949996' post='1550400'] Here's the neck dimensions; Nut to heel = 21.25" Nut to bridge = 30" Nut to Tailpiece = 32.5" Width at nut = 40mm Width at heel = 48mm Hope this helps? Rick [/quote] Thanks for the info, have been looking for a shortscale. Will give it some thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 [quote name='malbass' timestamp='1330012456' post='1551414'] Thanks for the info, have been looking for a shortscale. Will give it some thought. [/quote] open to offers, especially if you can collect?? Not too far? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Bumpio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Bumpiosa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Bumparama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rick's Fine '52 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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