diogio Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hi All, I am new to basschat and i dont really know exactly the procedure how to post so excuse me if i do something wrong. Yesterday i bought from gumtree a rickefacker from CMI and i would like to help me identify anything you know about this bass. i looks decent bass quality. the guy i bought it told me that this bass belonged to his uncle which he bought it new in 1972. i dont know if that is true thought. it has bolt neck. overall it is in good condition apart from the knobs and a few scratches here and there. the serial number is 762573 made in japan. could you please also give me an idea about the value and the quality of the bass.last thing to mention the fretboard is varnished . Many thanks in advance to all of you !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommorichards Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 i dont think we can be of any help to you without some pictures? Do you have a link to the ad if its still up?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diogio Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 i am trying to post but it there is a problem uploading photos for some reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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diogio Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u528/diogio11/IMG_2040_zps8ea25833.jpg http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u528/diogio11/IMG_2038_zpsad6e1407.jpg http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u528/diogio11/IMG_2036_zps0f0c0910.jpg http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u528/diogio11/IMG_2035_zpsc73e52ed.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diogio Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Finally i did it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I'm afraid you won't get a response from Bassassin, who hasn't been around on Basschat for far too long (and is still sadly missed). With a S/N starting '76' it's very tempting to think that your bass was actually made in 1976 rather than 1972 but I am NOT an expert on CMI serial numbers. That bass is a pretty fair copy of a genuine Rick, apart from being bolt-on of course. The bridge, pickups and fret designs all look the part. Does it have twin trussrods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diogio Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) Wavy tuners, staple bridge pickup and dual truss rods. Sounds very much like a Matsumoku made bass. Nice find. Edit: Just seen the Steel Adjustable Neck stamp - definitely Matsumoku. Which is interesting as I hadn't seen CMI associated with Mat before. It'll be a '76 or '77 - either the first or first two numbers denote the year. Edited January 9, 2013 by Musky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diogio Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 thanks a lot musky and happy jack!! that is very helpful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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