matt-bass-sparkes Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hi, I have an Aria RE550 made in 1976. It's an extremely well made copy of a Ricky 4001. The bass is in overall pretty good condition, with a few scuffs and scratches that come with a 36 year old instrument. Apart from my one which I picked up on eBay about 6 months ago (I won't give away the price I paid for it yet..), I have never come across one, or even heard about them. For re-selling sake, I was wondering if anyone out there would have an idea as to the amount that you think it would sell for...not necessarily what you'd want to pay for it, but what you would think it should be...(if that makes any sense!). I enclose a pic of it, plus a video of me playing it (the sound quality is pretty sh*te as it's my iPhone). [attachment=97784:bass.jpg] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOoSpVXsrZM[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlapbassSteve Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hi, I have spent a lot of time looking at what these 70's rick copies go for on ebay, preloved etc over the past year or so. Can't say I've seen an Aria recently, but there've been a few Ibanez's and a couple of Hondo II's like mine on there. A lot of the value will depend on whether it has a set neck and/or stereo output, decent examples with both can be worth around £350-400. However I've seen them go from as low as £200 in good condition, so I think it depends a lot on if the right person is looking to buy. Sounds great in the vid by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-bass-sparkes Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Cheers! The neck is a 4-screw bolt on. Standard mono input. I was checking out those "Retrovibe" basses that kinda look like Rics, but I'm glad I held out for the one I've got. I use it with a Sansamp VT pedal...the character function really brings out the toppy growl Raaaaw!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I think theres a Aria rick copy for sale in the for sale section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 The non-original pup and what look like extra switches will affect the value to a degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-bass-sparkes Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Yea the switches were put in before I got it...pretty annoying and pointess really. The bridge pup sounds phenomenal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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