dmz Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Just noticed the 1960 Rickenbacker 4000 for sale on eBay atm - got me thinking - could we ever see Rickenbacker bringing out a reissue - or would that devalue their "iconic" status ? ......or possibly devalue the market value of such basses ? Would there be a market for such a beast - probably not much - but I'm sure Rickenbacker nuts out there would salivate at the prospect of getting one. Heck, I'd salivate over a 70's series 4000 re-issue....... Can you imagine the price though Seems to me there would also be a reasonable market for a slab bodied P-bass a la John Entwistle - given Fenders propensity for coming up with all manner of permutations of things - this surely has to be high up there ? Maybe it will remain an expensive Custom Shop option for the well heeled amongst us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckendrick Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Fender CS did do a limited slab bodied P. Have you got a link fot the ebay Rick? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmz Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RICKENBACKER-MODEL-4000-1960-ONE-OF-THE-VERY-FIRST-ALL-ORIGINAL-RAREST-/140870339200?pt=Guitar&hash=item20cc86ca80 Not one for a compulsive buy - unless your name is Abramovich...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='dmz' timestamp='1350689702' post='1842468'] Seems to me there would also be a reasonable market for a slab bodied P-bass a la John Entwistle - given Fenders propensity for coming up with all manner of permutations of things - this surely has to be high up there ? Maybe it will remain an expensive Custom Shop option for the well heeled amongst us. [/quote] I've been saying this for years. I bet they would just throw on a standard P pickup though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr M Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1350909724' post='1844884'] I've been saying this for years. I bet they would just throw on a standard P pickup though. [/quote] The Squire CV 50s P has the classic non-split single coil, single-ply scratchplate, chrome control plate and tele headstock. I think it might have a contoured body though. Still, a lot closer than many without the custom-shop pricetag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Dr M' timestamp='1350917878' post='1845033'] The Squire CV 50s P has the classic non-split single coil, single-ply scratchplate, chrome control plate and tele headstock. I think it might have a contoured body though. Still, a lot closer than many without the custom-shop pricetag! [/quote] But the slab bodied Precisions like Entwistle used weren't that '51-'57 style.They were like the more modern Precision design with the split pickup and larger headstock,only they had a non contoured,slab body. I believe they were a very limited run for the UK market around '66. Edited October 22, 2012 by Doddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmz Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 This is the book that tells the story; http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fender-Bass-Britain-Slab-Bodied-Precision/dp/1438946627/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1350942276&sr=1-3 Will have to buy it some day............shoot, may well pull the trigger on a copy tonight ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) Didn't Steve Harris use a slab bodied P too? There's one with single binding but i'm sure he used a slab too - I'll have to look through the booklets in my CD collection. It would be funny if Fender did release a slab bodied P because it'll make everyone realize how much they needed those contours!! My tele killed my forearm foremost and my ribcage after that (double bound mind). Edited October 22, 2012 by Schnozzalee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmz Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Harris's bass may have been custom made - the Fender Japan SH model came with the regular body. I note Fender Japan Aerodyne P-basses are slab bodied however - maybe a project there for someone ! Otherwise, looks like you'd need to contact Mr Bravewood or John Shuker (or the like). I've sent off an e-mail to Edenhaus in the US to see if they could make one - they are an outfit like Warmouth - they have a 25% off sale at the moment. An Olympic White P-bass body (post 57) with nitrocellulose finish works out at £367 using their website. Will let you know if they can do a slab...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiipopes Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 If the OP really wants a 4000, then purchase a 4003, take off the pickguard, neck pickup, switch and neck volume and tone, and purchase a 4000 pickguard from pickguardian.com. Or just use the bridge pickup alone without the in-line .0047 capacitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones_Stuff Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 [quote name='dmz' timestamp='1350825753' post='1843859'] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RICKENBACKER-MODEL-4000-1960-ONE-OF-THE-VERY-FIRST-ALL-ORIGINAL-RAREST-/140870339200?pt=Guitar&hash=item20cc86ca80"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item20cc86ca80[/url] Not one for a compulsive buy - unless your name is Abramovich...... [/quote] Holy moly, that pickguard is something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmz Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 ......well, got a reply from Edenhaus....they can do a slab apparently.....less contouring for them to do I guess. So - £92 or so with no paint/finish or £350 or thereabouts for olympic white with a nitrocellulose finish. Btw - found this on a quick trawl of the net...... http://www.themusiczoo.com/product/4454/Fender-Custom-Shop-Masterbuilt-66-Slab-Precision-Closet-Classic-Bass-White-Blonde-/ Shame about the decal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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