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by virginplayer
Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:51 am
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: Chris Squires RM DC172
Replies: 92
Views: 68945

Re: Chris Squires RM DC172


I know a lot about the history of Chris's bass. I played it many times and can describe it well and repeat many of Chris's funny stories. I also know where the original bobbin is. Too bad everything I say offends Pete or Paul or Jeffrey or Tony or Rich or Kevin. So better I let you guys sort it ...
by virginplayer
Wed May 08, 2019 5:19 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: RIC-Made Treble PUP Bezels Available!
Replies: 52
Views: 34239

Re: RIC-Made Treble PUP Bezels Available!

Would you care to point out to me where I actually insulted anyone in my post. Where are the insults? The floor is yours....

"I wonder how many of those I have seen over the years fawning over John Hall on this site (and the RIC official) will buy one? Nobody's even dared bring the issue up on ...
by virginplayer
Wed May 08, 2019 5:00 am
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: RIC-Made Treble PUP Bezels Available!
Replies: 52
Views: 34239

Re: RIC-Made Treble PUP Bezels Available!

At a stroke, Ric surrenders the high ground on IP infringement. So much for Hall's High Horse, I think he can climb down off it now and shut his trap about fakers and copycats.
They have finally become what they once pursued: selling a copied product at a vastly reduced price! What a nerve!

I ...
by virginplayer
Tue May 07, 2019 1:45 am
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: RIC-Made Treble PUP Bezels Available!
Replies: 52
Views: 34239

Re: RIC-Made Treble PUP Bezels Available!

At a stroke, Ric surrenders the high ground on IP infringement. So much for Hall's High Horse, I think he can climb down off it now and shut his trap about fakers and copycats.
They have finally become what they once pursued: selling a copied product at a vastly reduced price! What a nerve!

I ...
by virginplayer
Sun May 05, 2019 2:27 am
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: RIC-Made Treble PUP Bezels Available!
Replies: 52
Views: 34239

Re: RIC-Made Treble PUP Bezels Available!

RIC copying someone else's product? Lawsuit to follow?

Oh, the irony!
by virginplayer
Fri Apr 14, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: Hello from me and my RM1999
Replies: 25
Views: 14423

Re: Hello from me and my RM1999

...Fake magnets not even bent into a parallel horseshoe.
The RI HS PU originally has parallel tangs. In more recent years the tangs were set angled to allow for more range of adjustment downward before hitting the tops of the strings. And, there is historical precedent for that, too ...
by virginplayer
Wed Dec 23, 2015 1:27 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: SLOPPY WORK NEW 4003
Replies: 91
Views: 22692

Re: SLOPPY WORK NEW 4003

That made me laugh. For about five seconds.

Somehow, I don't think it's going to be that easy.
by virginplayer
Tue Dec 22, 2015 1:35 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: SLOPPY WORK NEW 4003
Replies: 91
Views: 22692

Re: SLOPPY WORK NEW 4003

This thread really needs to go away.
This kind of attitude towards legitimate discussion is what needs to go away.

Seconded.

There is this habit, on this site, of certain members spitting the dummy when people air their views on RIC QC and JH. To those who are guilty of this habit: stop; you ...
by virginplayer
Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:36 am
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: SLOPPY WORK NEW 4003
Replies: 91
Views: 22692

Re: SLOPPY WORK NEW 4003

I'm going to make this short.

JH is meant to be standing down after NAMM next year. I cannot say I will be upset to see him go. <REMOVED BY MODERATOR>

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