timmchale2009 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) Hello one and all! I trust you're all well?! Well... After 3 years together, the time has come to part ways with my beloved 1999 Rickenbacker 4003. As much as I love it, I have finally come to the conclusion that i'm definitely a Jazz Bass man and as such that's what I think I am going to be looking for. She plays like absolute silk and sounds absolutely amazing, that classic Rickenbacker sound. It was set up approximately 9 months ago at KGB in Birkenhead and has played like a dream ever since. Neck profile: The neck profile is medium, fast, it's not thin enough to be like a jazz bass, but not broad enough to be described precision bass. Weight: 9.6lbs or 4.7kgs However if it is a pristine example you're after, you're in the wrong place, this is a players bass, she's been used but not abused, certainly not by me. She's got a few dings and a bit of buckle rash on front and back of body but thats to be expected with it's age, any majorly noticeable marks I have put in the photos attached, these mainly appear to be in the binding. But to be absolutely clear these were there before I bought the bass, again nothing that effects playability. The switch doesn't hold properly in the neck position, works fine in Middle and Bridge position. This has never bothered me as I much prefer it in the bridge position pickup to get that ricky growl. But I should imagine it'll be about £20 to get repaired. To be fair since I have had this bass I have given nothing but TLC to this bass. The case is as I received it, Official Rickenbacker, it is battered i'm afraid, feet have gone in one side (common problem I believe) but serves it's purpose in protecting the bass. So what I am looking for.... Well.... Sale: Taking into account everything above I am looking for £950 ono and I'll include shipping in the price Trades: A Fender USA Jazz Bass Deluxe (Either version pre 2010 or post), Fender 1975 AVRI Jazz, Fender USA Precision Deluxe, Lakland Hollowbody Bass or other decent Jazz Bass, Maybe at a push a US Standard Jazz or Musicman Sterling (plus a little cash adjustment). Don't hesitate to drop me a line with any questions. Tim Edited April 14, 2012 by timmchale2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmchale2009 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 And back to the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Barg! Nice FG fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmchale2009 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 [quote name='Stag' timestamp='1333666853' post='1605210'] Barg! Nice FG fella. [/quote] Cheers buddy! I will be sad to see it go but if it's not right it's not right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 wud u b interested in this [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/138292-jv-squier-jazz-bass-fiesta-red/page__st__20__p__1417519__hl__gareth__fromsearch__1#entry1417519"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/138292-jv-squier-jazz-bass-fiesta-red/page__st__20__p__1417519__hl__gareth__fromsearch__1#entry1417519[/url] plus some cash your way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmchale2009 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 [quote name='gareth' timestamp='1333722515' post='1605744'] wud u b interested in this [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/138292-jv-squier-jazz-bass-fiesta-red/page__st__20__p__1417519__hl__gareth__fromsearch__1#entry1417519"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry1417519[/url] plus some cash your way? [/quote] Kind offer sir, but I don't think that is quite what I am looking for, Those JV's are astonishingly good. Thank you though for your offer and good luck with your sale :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmchale2009 Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 PM's replied to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 emails! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmchale2009 Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 Bumpity Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmchale2009 Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 PM's replied to and a great big bushy bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmchale2009 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 PMs replied to and another bumpola! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmchale2009 Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 PM's replied, fleebay and back to the topple bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) Very nice. Want another one at some point. Edited April 11, 2012 by Cairobill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 MB1. BUMP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 No thoughts? Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmchale2009 Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 I have thoughts, will email you later. Sorry been a bit slow in replying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vax2002 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 No takers on fleabay ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmchale2009 Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 No there were over 15 watchers and a couple of offers mind! But nothing that appealed to me, I've reduced the price on here and decided not to relist it on there. So bump bump bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 bargain price, i paid a lot more for mine about 2 months ago and wish i'd had something resembling patience right about now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vax2002 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 [quote name='1970' timestamp='1334311779' post='1614181'] bargain price, i paid a lot more for mine about 2 months ago and wish i'd had something resembling patience right about now [/quote] Poor you, you bought almost right on the peak OUCH, they are coming down quite quickly to the normal second hand price for a 4003. Funny enough USA Jazz are on the way up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 can't win em all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmchale2009 Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Gutted for you 1970! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vax2002 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 This bass has a loverly warm colour, I was never a fan of the red fireglows but this has a much warmer tone to the look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmchale2009 Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Why thank you! It's not as harsh as you say... Just right don't you think?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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