nissepalm Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 For sale (or ev. trade) is this unique bass, [b]Ribbecke Halfling Bobby Vega[/b] model. The instrument is nothing but a piece of art and a dream to play. Its built in 2008 (no. 1074) but never played and in absolute mint condition (read new). This particular instrument is also equipped with a custom ebony armrest and optional wooden ornament and ebony lid for the soundhole. with these you can change the acoustic sound as well. The pickup in a magnetic [b]Rob Turner/ Ken Armstrong[/b] collaboration with an absolutely magic versality soundwise. More picures here : [color=#0000CD][url="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/609jbzy9yaxukq9/QX2OBa5rTi"]https://www.dropbox....ukq9/QX2OBa5rTi[/url][/color] Please watch the following links for complete info on construction, wood and sound etc Bobby Vega demo: [color=#0000FF][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BpmY9MKPk8[/media][/color] Ribbecke webpage: [color=#0000CD][url="http://www.rgcguitars.com/BVB.html"]http://www.rgcguitars.com/BVB.html[/url][/color] The Ribbecke basses are made on custom order only and to order a new one today will cost you [b]USD 7.500 + VAT [/b]and shipping. (approx [b]€ 7300 or GBP 5700[/b]) The bass comes in a Cedar Creek Pro HardCase I work professionally as a bassplayer in Sweden/Scandinavia. I traded this instrument for an upright some years back and my ambition was to use it in some productions in studio/live but it has been a well kept secret in my cubbard. This piece of art must be played and I will sell for €4000 or a serious offer. No trades? I might be interested in a custom color Fender P-bass before -71 ( no sunburst pls!!) depending on year and condition and I´m ready to take a fair and serious discussion. Thanks ! //Nils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassvid75 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 great video and tremedeous sound!! Bobby Vega fan here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissepalm Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) Yes, the bass sounds and plays like a dream, its impossible not to be (BV fan that is) Edited July 27, 2012 by nissepalm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogie Man Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 This instrument is a KILLER!! God luck with the sale, Nisse!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissepalm Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) Noone, nothing, nowhere?? Edited July 30, 2012 by nissepalm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) [quote name='nissepalm' timestamp='1343658044' post='1753211'] Noone, nothing, nowhere?? [/quote] Have a little patience, mate. That's a gorgeous, exotic, unusual instrument. Most bass players have never even heard of Ribbecke. Depressingly, quite a few have never heard of Bobby Vega. You want (understandably) a lot of cash for it, or one very specific sort of trade. Even amongst those who know of Ribbecke's quality, that is going to massively reduce your potential pool of buyers. Did you think there would be a queue? Give it some time, maybe consider some other trades. Good luck with the sale. As it happens, I have (1965) but I have no plans to let go of it any time soon. Edited July 30, 2012 by Happy Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissepalm Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 awrite, I hear you! Thats a beautiful bass ! Thanks //N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Thank god it's not fretless or I'd be in deep trouble here. I played a fretless Ribbecke BV at the NAMM show a couple of years back and the experience was close to orgasmic. My credit card, despite the $7000 price tag and all the duty and VAT to get the thing back home, was genuinely twitching. A truly awesome bass. PS. Boby Vega's such a great player too. For those who've not heard him, he's worth checking out on YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissepalm Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I might also be interested in a custom color Fender Jazz before -71 ( still no sunburst pls!!) [/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoxz Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Man i was so amazed by this sound, what tune is @ 2min08?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissepalm Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 [quote name='knoxz' timestamp='1344355218' post='1763259'] Man i was so amazed by this sound, what tune is @ 2min08?! [/quote] I think he' s just improvising there but it shure is a nice riff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissepalm Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogie Man Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Free Bump for a wonderful bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissepalm Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogie Man Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Ump [attachment=118341:20120722_134139.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.a.s.s.p.o.r.n Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Hi! Still for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I would send him a PM as the seller hasn't been on line since December 2012. If you PM it might send a message to his email address? Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.a.s.s.p.o.r.n Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Hi, Clarky. Thanks for your suggestion: I had, in fact, sent the seller a PM. You, however, indirectly prompted me to look at his profile, which showed additional contact information. We'll see. Ciao! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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