hookys6stringbass Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 (edited) I know i'm gonna regret this but needs must.... I've been offered a real Rickenbacker (that needs abit of TLC) and need to raise some funds. I recently brought this from Dangerboy from this site I'm not sure what make this Rickenfaker is but I have a feeling it's a Greco (I'm sure Bassassasin will put me straight)- it's certainly 70s. Anyway it's got a quite a few battle scars as you can see from the pix but is good playable condition (i've gigged with it) and really looks the part. Specs: Real Ric pups Black 'Rickenbacker' TRC look alike. bloody good copy.. Real Rickenbacker Bridge. Vintage tuners. Stereo output. any questions you know where I am [url="http://www.photobox.co.uk/slideshow?album_id=331988811"]http://www.photobox.co.uk/slideshow?album_id=331988811[/url] Edited March 11, 2010 by hookys6stringbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Really really really want this!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Shiiiit that's nice. Is it much different to a real one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardrickenbacker Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 That looks like a really good copy, the bridge and pick ups look almost genuine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 [quote name='richardrickenbacker' post='769753' date='Mar 9 2010, 09:17 PM']That looks like a really good copy, the bridge and pick ups look almost genuine.[/quote] Er, that's because they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 [quote name='cocco' post='769127' date='Mar 9 2010, 12:44 PM']Shiiiit that's nice. Is it much different to a real one?[/quote] I'd say it was very close to the real thing - when I used it live I got some positive comments about the sound , and they thought it was a real Rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I might be interested but can you explain the string/neck alignment please. It looks "out" in your pics. Cheers mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 i think it may just have quite high action, combining with the camera angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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xilddx Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 [quote name='Kev' post='770978' date='Mar 10 2010, 09:45 PM']i think it may just have quite high action, combining with the camera angle.[/quote] Ah, you could be right. Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 [quote name='hookys6stringbass' post='768720' date='Mar 9 2010, 12:13 AM']I'm not sure what make this Rickenfaker is but I have a feeling it's a Greco (I'm sure Bassassasin will put me straight)- it's certainly 70s.[/quote] Bloody hell Medany, can't you keep a bass for more than a week? Anyway, this one had me a bit stumped when Dangerboy had it - not sure it's a Greco because the late 70s/early 80s ones (Japan-only so you get them through the 80s & beyond) were the same as late model Ibanez, so it would probably have checked binding. Continuing on the Jap-only market direction, this is similar to a Fernandes - the ones I've seen don't have a skunk-stripe but plainly you can't tell whether this does, unless it has paint chips in a convenient place. I've also seen Fresher-branded ones which have similar construction & (presumably) original hardware but basically I really don't know. There were loads of really good single-truss neck through copies, but without original name TRCs and original hardware it's anyone's guess what they were and where they came from. This might not even be JapCrap - there were some gorgeous & very accurate Brazilian copies, made by Giannini. Anyway, all the Rick parts & pup would cost more than the asking price anyway, so £300 is pretty damn good, I'd say. Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 [quote name='Bassassin' post='771307' date='Mar 11 2010, 09:58 AM']Bloody hell Medany, can't you keep a bass for more than a week? Anyway, this one had me a bit stumped when Dangerboy had it - not sure it's a Greco because the late 70s/early 80s ones (Japan-only so you get them through the 80s & beyond) were the same as late model Ibanez, so it would probably have checked binding. Continuing on the Jap-only market direction, this is similar to a Fernandes - the ones I've seen don't have a skunk-stripe but plainly you can't tell whether this does, unless it has paint chips in a convenient place. I've also seen Fresher-branded ones which have similar construction & (presumably) original hardware but basically I really don't know. There were loads of really good single-truss neck through copies, but without original name TRCs and original hardware it's anyone's guess what they were and where they came from. This might not even be JapCrap - there were some gorgeous & very accurate Brazilian copies, made by Giannini. Anyway, all the Rick parts & pup would cost more than the asking price anyway, so £300 is pretty damn good, I'd say. Jon.[/quote] Ha your right i've sold a lot recently!!! As I say i've been offered a 1982 Rickenbacker and needed some funds, I just hope the Rickenbacker doesn't fall through like the last one did!! Fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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