OldGit Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 [quote name='Bassassin' post='189790' date='May 1 2008, 03:42 PM']Wasn't you, was it? If so, I applaud you; if not, join me in crying bitterly. Out of sheer brass neck-ness, I messaged the seller & asked how much it was sold for. I wish I hadn't. The bass, and the Strat copy for sale as well, were sold for fifty quid. For the pair. x 1000000. J.[/quote] Nah not me .. Oh well .. add that to the big plie of "bargains I didn't get" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarxide Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 [quote name='Bassassin' post='189790' date='May 1 2008, 03:42 PM']Wasn't you, was it? If so, I applaud you; if not, join me in crying bitterly. Out of sheer brass neck-ness, I messaged the seller & asked how much it was sold for. I wish I hadn't. The bass, and the Strat copy for sale as well, were sold for fifty quid. For the pair. x 1000000. J.[/quote] Also crying. I was trying to persuade her to use senditnow.com for shipping, and would have paid £50 easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarxide Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 [quote name='thedarxide' post='189542' date='May 1 2008, 10:47 AM']No Cheque cleared Monday, was told she'd have it ready to go. If it doesn't arrive today I'll email her, although it's clear from her feedback that she's having a baby and I don't know how far along she is with that! So I'm not pushing too hard, excuse the pun...[/quote] Yep, she's just given birth Lol, will get the bass sometime next week, told them not to rush.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarxide Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Skip Hondo has finally been pulled. Did tell the seller they might be better off seeing what it went for, but never mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 The other end of the scale - Ibby 2388b in Deutschland: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230249730288"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=230249730288[/url] Still eye-wateringly expensive. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarxide Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 [quote name='thedarxide' post='189542' date='May 1 2008, 10:47 AM']No Cheque cleared Monday, was told she'd have it ready to go. If it doesn't arrive today I'll email her, although it's clear from her feedback that she's having a baby and I don't know how far along she is with that! So I'm not pushing too hard, excuse the pun...[/quote] It's here!!!! It's teasing me at work as I can't play it.... but a two minute glance confirms it's definently cheap. Very similar to one of my columbus basses in the tuners/selector switch/strap button/jack socket choices, and the paint is peeling on the back of the headstock that wasn't visible in the pics. Will deconstruct and post proper pics later. The Rickenbacker TRC appears to just be a piece of paper with Rickenbacker printed on it behind a clear TRC, which is a slight shame, as I was going to flog it But at least I can print my own brand name off and slide it underneath..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 [quote name='thedarxide' post='197800' date='May 13 2008, 10:54 AM']It's here!!!! It's teasing me at work as I can't play it.... but a two minute glance confirms it's definently cheap. Very similar to one of my columbus basses in the tuners/selector switch/strap button/jack socket choices, and the paint is peeling on the back of the headstock that wasn't visible in the pics. Will deconstruct and post proper pics later. The Rickenbacker TRC appears to just be a piece of paper with Rickenbacker printed on it behind a clear TRC, which is a slight shame, as I was going to flog it But at least I can print my own brand name off and slide it underneath.....[/quote] That's good. Post some pics & we'll see if we can give a positive ID. The hardware sounds like it's the generic stuff you find on many Jap copies, it's generally functional enough. Too bad about the trc - but it's a good opportunity for personalisation! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarxide Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 [quote name='Bassassin' post='197875' date='May 13 2008, 12:18 PM']That's good. Post some pics & we'll see if we can give a positive ID. The hardware sounds like it's the generic stuff you find on many Jap copies, it's generally functional enough. Too bad about the trc - but it's a good opportunity for personalisation! J.[/quote] A thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=19370"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=19370[/url] I'll add more stuff through the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarxide Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Reasonably priced Infinity: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RICKENBACKER-Style-Bass-Active-NEW_W0QQitemZ230255583337QQihZ013QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RICKENBACKER-Style-B...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noirpunk Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Not strictly ebay but I saw this picture on another forum. A GREENBURST copy from the 70s I need to change my underwear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 (edited) [quote name='noirpunk' post='214504' date='Jun 7 2008, 05:36 PM']Not strictly ebay but I saw this picture on another forum. A GREENBURST copy from the 70s I need to change my underwear! [/quote] Vorg by Pearl, bolt-neck, built by Matsumoku - and owned by Laura, from down on the south coast. If she decides to sell, I get first refusal! Btw this was never originally meant to be an Ebay - specific thread, really just a discussion of Fakers in all their gory glory. It didn't originate in the Ebay forum, back in the old Bassworld days, and I think it's limited by being here. J. Edited June 7, 2008 by Bassassin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noirpunk Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 You're a lucky one. I love Rickenfakers anyway but one in an alternative colour like that, yummy. I'd love one in pinkburst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 [quote name='noirpunk' post='214734' date='Jun 8 2008, 08:56 AM']You're a lucky one. I love Rickenfakers anyway but one in an alternative colour like that, yummy. I'd love one in pinkburst[/quote] I don't think Laura' selling! Pinkburst would be brilliant - but so far the best i can suggest is this: The Fernandes Sw@nky Spider. I wanna go & live in Japan! J. [i]*edit* Oi! Autocensor - [b]NO[/b]!!![/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noirpunk Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I actually like the pickup appointment on that. Colours not to my taste tho, baby pink is a bit TOO girly for me... this coming from a person who owns these arguably girly instruments: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I do like Italias - had GAS for a red Maranello for a while. You're not a fan of that nice Mr Wire by any chance? J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noirpunk Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I am indeed. I'm a huge Manics fan hence the leopard print. I've also got a white Les Paul Custom (being primarily a guitarist). That Italia is a nice solid bit of kit, lovely sound, comfortable to play and hold up nicely (some idiot splashed a pint over me when I was giging not long back and it was unphased) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Frakenstein-Of-A-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ270245275832QQihZ017QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]Someone buy this and put it out of its misery![/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 [quote name='BigRedX' post='216472' date='Jun 10 2008, 10:38 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Frakenstein-Of-A-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ270245275832QQihZ017QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]Someone buy this and put it out of its misery![/url][/quote] Worth it for the parts - if it was local to me, I'd 'ave it. Not sure - but I think that might've been a neck-through Kasuga. Once upon a time. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Matsumoku bolt-neck - errr... neck: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RICKENBACKER-4003-BASS-GUITAR-NECK_W0QQitemZ220244694450"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RICKENBACKER-4003-BA...emZ220244694450[/url] Doubt it'll be there long. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 [quote name='Bassassin' post='216505' date='Jun 10 2008, 11:28 PM']Worth it for the parts - if it was local to me, I'd 'ave it.[/quote] plus the one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 [quote name='BigRedX' post='216472' date='Jun 10 2008, 10:38 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Frakenstein-Of-A-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ270245275832QQihZ017QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]Someone buy this and put it out of its misery![/url][/quote] telebacker? the grain on the headstock looks ominous- like pine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Like how the Bin went up from £25 to £50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 [quote name='Bassassin' post='216516' date='Jun 10 2008, 11:40 PM']Matsumoku bolt-neck - errr... neck: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RICKENBACKER-4003-BASS-GUITAR-NECK_W0QQitemZ220244694450"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RICKENBACKER-4003-BA...emZ220244694450[/url] Doubt it'll be there long. J.[/quote] Damn right it shouldn't be there long. I've no problem with people selling Rick copy stuff, but I've got a problem with people passing copy stuff off as the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 [quote name='neepheid' post='216636' date='Jun 11 2008, 09:28 AM']Damn right it shouldn't be there long. I've no problem with people selling Rick copy stuff, but I've got a problem with people passing copy stuff off as the original.[/quote] Likewise - but he might just be ignorant. The listing's now saying he's been told it's from a 4080 twin-neck, which was bolt-on. It's a Mat/Aria neck, no doubt: the fretboard's too dark for a Rick, the truss adjusters are allen key barrels, not nuts, the inlays are too pearlised (Rick ones are usually poured, not cut from sheet), skunk stripe looks too wide. And so on. Interesting he says the tuners "HAVE A STAMPED MARK ON THEM WITH USA ON IT" - if they're real Grovers, they'd definitely be worth a bob or ten, copy ones are completely blank. But I really, really doubt it. I've asked for clearer pics. As for the other one - very poor pic, this is a butchered MIJ copy and I've never, [i]ever[/i] seen pine used in the construction of a JapCrap guitar - and the through-neck construction here indicates this was a high-end copy. It's completely ravaged, though - the seller says the fingerboard's narrower than the neck. That's because the binding's been ripped off, as it has from the body - if it's a Kasuga, as I suspect, it would have had checkerboard. Anyhoo, I've messaged the guy to see if he'll post - £50 for good parts & firewood sounds OK to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noirpunk Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I REALLY need to keep my eyes on the prize, that's another copy I've missed lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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