Thanks John_B! For the info, quick reply AND welcome.
I think i'll be going for the c64 then as, call me shallow, the shinier the better! Scratch that, ricks are always shiny - thank god - so that'll keep my options open hehe
I'm looking for my perfect rickenbacker bass as i've finally got some decent money saved; I had an '02 4003 in midnight blue a little while ago but for various reasons had to sell it. This didn't hurt me too much because though i loved the sound i'd already decided it wasn't 'the one' for me ...