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I love seeing an old white bass that has discoloured to that lovely creamy tone.

Wear on a bass needs to be original, signs of a hard working life.. none of this relicing for me!!

That really is unique! And a great back story too, it would have been sacrilege if it had been destroyed.

jaymi wrote:

doctorwho wrote:

markyl wrote:I want one of these basses sooooo badly!!!

Only one?

ah yes, there are 2 sitting here and I have an idea on a third so....

Yup just the one... don't wanna be..uhhh greedy!!Just damn envious!

I want one of these basses sooooo badly!!!

johnnysain wrote:I'd get it,....if it came with matching shoes......

Link me dude.. LINK ME!!!

That's been on a while now. I get the feeling it could end up one of those long term Ebay installations!

Thanks for the info!

So it does seem to be a bit of a mongrel..made up from a variety of sources. Which to me makes it rather overpriced, even if the body is a '72 so much else would need to be sourced and done to it to bring it back close to it's original state.

I still like that silver sparkle ...

Wow!! I love this finish!! But, the lister says it was a custom finish. OK by that does he mean factory custom or a non genuine re-finish?

Also, the tuning keys... they are so wrong, just don't look man enough for the job! The lister says they are Rick parts, is this oorrect?

Anyway, enjoy :D ...

That sounds really interesting. I'd love to see some pics too!

Tech 21 Leeds
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EH Bassballs


Ooh, do you use the Bassballs much? I discovered that it produced a sound I'd heard that I particularly like and have been thinking about getting one, but just wondering if it'a a bit of a one trick pony.

It IS a one-trick pony, but if that's the trick you want ...

iamthebassman wrote:Tech 21 Leeds
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EH Bassballs

Ooh, do you use the Bassballs much? I discovered that it produced a sound I'd heard that I particularly like and have been thinking about getting one, but just wondering if it'a a bit of a one trick pony.

Yup.. pics!!!

That is so very very stunning!!

I agree with the "silver raindrops" detail, works so well with the chequered binding

marc61 wrote:Is there in fact a Rickenbacker that did NOT come with a case? I know you can sometimes upgrade to vintage style.

Never seen a Ricken-gig-bag either

Exactly. So they've either lost it, bought it used without a case, or maybe stole it!!

It'll be interesting to see what it goes for though.

I agree. But I had a look and it seems to be just one negative over 12 months ago and without knowing the details, it could be a misunderstanding by the buyer.

A friend had his 100% positive rating ruined recently by an utter idiot. Without being biased, I knoew my friend was 100% correct in his ...