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[quote name='Soloshchenko' post='831870' date='May 9 2010, 12:51 AM']Looks a nice one at a decent price. Another black binding one as well. Aren't they meant to be rare?[/quote]
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[quote name='Soloshchenko' post='831870' date='May 9 2010, 12:51 AM']Looks a nice one at a decent price. Another black binding one as well. Aren't they meant to be rare?[/quote]
There aren't any black-bound copies, as far as I know, certainly not from the 70s era because there were no black-bound 4001s to copy. This is the same "modified" one that's popped up a few times in the last couple of months:

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4001-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ270563145415"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4001-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ270563145415[/url]

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4001-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ270568782343"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4001-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ270568782343[/url]

And old Uncle Ash is trying to flip it for a poxy £50 profit - or more like £15 after Ebay Tax. It must be a total dog.

J.

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[quote name='Bassassin' post='832035' date='May 9 2010, 11:19 AM']There aren't any black-bound copies, as far as I know, certainly not from the 70s era because there were no black-bound 4001s to copy. This is the same "modified" one that's popped up a few times in the last couple of months:

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4001-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ270563145415"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4001-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ270563145415[/url]

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4001-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ270568782343"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4001-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ270568782343[/url]

And old Uncle Ash is trying to flip it for a poxy £50 profit - or more like £15 after Ebay Tax. It must be a total dog.

J.[/quote]

Yeah that does seem a very quick turn around for the bass. There must be something wrong with it.

This is a murky world I've entered! :)

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[quote name='Bassassin' post='832035' date='May 9 2010, 11:19 AM']There aren't any black-bound copies, as far as I know, certainly not from the 70s era because there were no black-bound 4001s to copy. This is the same "modified" one that's popped up a few times in the last couple of months:

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4001-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ270563145415"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4001-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ270563145415[/url]

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4001-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ270568782343"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4001-BASS-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ270568782343[/url]

And old Uncle Ash is trying to flip it for a poxy £50 profit - or more like £15 after Ebay Tax. It must be a total dog.

J.[/quote]
I notice he's changed the truss rod cover as well. Doubtless that will be up for sale before too long.

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[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROCKING-BETTER-Tokai-Bass-/230472739525?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35a93eeac5"]"Tokai " Rockinbetter[/url]

I emailed Tokai UK some time ago, and they told me that Rockinbetter guitars were not Tokais.

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[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='834216' date='May 11 2010, 01:48 PM']I emailed Tokai UK some time ago, and they told me that Rockinbetter guitars were not Tokais.[/quote]

Indeed. Although they may be fibbing.

Anyway, what exactly are these like? Do they play/sound nice?

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There is absolutely zero evidence that the Rockinbetter Basses are made by Tokai except in the imaginations of those trying to sell them who hope to increase to price through brand association.

Tokai have made copies of Rickenbacker guitars in the past but they always sported the Tokai logo on the TRC, so there is no reason for the basses to be treated differently.

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[quote name='The Twickerman' post='834227' date='May 11 2010, 01:55 PM']Indeed. Although they may be fibbing.

Anyway, what exactly are these like? Do they play/sound nice?[/quote]

I wrote a review of the Rockinbetters [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42484&hl=tokai+rockinbetter"]here[/url]

The newer Rockinbetters are a lot better in terms of bridge and neck pup placement have a look on my facebook group [url="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/group.php?gid=78514186083"]here[/url]

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[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1983-Greco-4001-S-McCartney-model-bass-guitar-VERY-RARE-/130390772125?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1e5be5499d"]Greco 1983 Paul McCartney Model[/url]

Looks good. I'm expecting it to go for a fair wodge of cash.

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[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='834825' date='May 11 2010, 10:49 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1983-Greco-4001-S-McCartney-model-bass-guitar-VERY-RARE-/130390772125?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1e5be5499d"]Greco 1983 Paul McCartney Model[/url]

Looks good. I'm expecting it to go for a fair wodge of cash.[/quote]
Gorgeous, that. I do wish people wouldn't p!ss about with reserves though - what's the point?

J.

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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='835383' date='May 12 2010, 03:43 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Retrovibe-RV4-White-Bass-classic-styling-DON-T-MISS-/190396405603?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c54829763"]Acttually tempted by this musicbacker.[/url][/quote]

That looks nice!

If the QC and playability could be confirmed I'd be interested.

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[quote name='hookys6stringbass' post='834672' date='May 11 2010, 08:36 PM']I wrote a review of the Rockinbetters [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42484&hl=tokai+rockinbetter"]here[/url]

The newer Rockinbetters are a lot better in terms of bridge and neck pup placement have a look on my facebook group [url="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/group.php?gid=78514186083"]here[/url][/quote]

Ta!

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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='835383' date='May 12 2010, 03:43 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Retrovibe-RV4-White-Bass-classic-styling-DON-T-MISS-/190396405603?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c54829763"]Acttually tempted by this musicbacker.[/url][/quote]

Perhaps they should call it a Humbacker :)

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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='835383' date='May 12 2010, 03:43 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Retrovibe-RV4-White-Bass-classic-styling-DON-T-MISS-/190396405603?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c54829763"]Acttually tempted by this musicbacker.[/url][/quote]

Any Lost-watching bass guitarists should buy two, one white, one black.

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Retrovibe-RV4-Black-Bass-classic-styling-DON-T-MISS-/190396416848?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c5482c350"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Retrovibe-RV4-Bl...=item2c5482c350[/url]

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[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='835456' date='May 12 2010, 04:56 PM']Any Lost-watching bass guitarists should buy two, one white, one black.

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Retrovibe-RV4-Black-Bass-classic-styling-DON-T-MISS-/190396416848?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c5482c350"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Retrovibe-RV4-Bl...=item2c5482c350[/url][/quote]
Oh god - only 4 episodes of the final season left...

Yes, I am a really bad person. :ph34r:

So - white/black bound/set neck Faker for cheap? I really like that, imo it p!sses all over the Rockinbetters & Anniversarys aesthetically, and I think the fat MM 'buckers look really good.

Dammit - I want one!

J.

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[quote name='Bassassin' post='835484' date='May 12 2010, 05:27 PM']Oh god - only 4 episodes of the final season left...

Yes, I am a really bad person. :ph34r:

So - white/black bound/set neck Faker for cheap? I really like that, imo it p!sses all over the Rockinbetters & Anniversarys aesthetically, and I think the fat MM 'buckers look really good.

Dammit - I want one!

J.[/quote]


Me tooooo and I like the Stingrays as well.....

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Kev Grand Master

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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='835383' date='May 12 2010, 03:43 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Retrovibe-RV4-White-Bass-classic-styling-DON-T-MISS-/190396405603?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c54829763"]Acttually tempted by this musicbacker.[/url][/quote]
That looks stunning, think its worth a punt?

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[quote name='Kev' post='835700' date='May 12 2010, 09:28 PM']That looks stunning, think its worth a punt?[/quote]

Bath ain't far, and I'm jobless, if people had a whip round for my train fare, I'd go check them out and write up copious notes.

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[quote name='Soloshchenko' post='835793' date='May 12 2010, 11:35 PM']Those music bakers look really cool hybrids. If the pickups are sh*te I suppose replacements are easily sourcable as well.

Are these a brand new? I've never seen one before.[/quote]
These are new - they don't seem to be related to any of the other current copies - the other setneck ones (as opposed to neck through) have too many frets.

I think the guy who's selling/importing them should be made aware of this thread & should give us a review example. :)

J.

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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='835771' date='May 12 2010, 11:14 PM']Bath ain't far, and I'm jobless, if people had a whip round for my train fare, I'd go check them out and write up copious notes.[/quote]

Walk!

[url="http://www.bristolbathrailwaypath.org.uk/home.shtml"]http://www.bristolbathrailwaypath.org.uk/home.shtml[/url]

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[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='835868' date='May 13 2010, 08:14 AM']Walk!

[url="http://www.bristolbathrailwaypath.org.uk/home.shtml"]http://www.bristolbathrailwaypath.org.uk/home.shtml[/url][/quote]

That was pretty much my plan, and pocketing the train fare.

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