Alert! Brrrrt! Brrrrt! 1979 4005 JG Bass on eBay!

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 1:14 pm

Here we go boys.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/1979-Rickenbacker-4005-Bass-Excellent-condition_W0QQitemZ7344492213QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 1:21 pm

i'm sure glad i find those hideous.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 1:22 pm

That is one of the nicest 4005's I've ever seen. what do you think, 7, 8 grand?

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 1:29 pm

I just came here to post the link and say "Have at it, boys!"

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 1:35 pm

When I lived in Kansas City, there was a new fireglo 4005 hanging on the wall at Big Dudes Music City for a couple years. That was around 1980 or so. When I had my '66 4005 and wanted to trade it in, no one would take it at any price. It's funney how tastes change.

wints · Post by **wints** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 2:02 pm

Even though it's in great condition that's probably the most ordinary looking example I've seen. It does very little for me compared to the 60's examples with the MOP and toasters. They look a class apart imo...

bigbajo60 · Post by **bigbajo60** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 2:25 pm

Opening bid... $4,005.00... heh, heh... what a card!

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 2:40 pm

If I had the money I'd pick it up without hesitation. Great condition, great Jetglo finish, cool looks, and, I'm sure, much more reliable than one made in the '60s. Grab it, someone.

clankchris · Post by **clankchris** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 3:07 pm

I like the looks of the 4003 and 4001 better, but I'm curious as to what the 4005 sounds like.(darker, more cavern-like?)

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 3:18 pm

They sound just like a Rickenbacker should! Mine can go from Squire/Lee to Jaco to dub to just about anything I want, depending on what kind of strings I have on it.

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 3:19 pm

The price for this one however is just a bit out of line, I think!!!

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 3:26 pm

Nah, I'll bet that goes high, that thing's in almost mint shape, if I had extra bucks right now I'd bid.

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 3:41 pm

It should go between $5 to $6 K , I bet ya.

Anyone here gonna bid??

I'm thinking about it...

Worth $4K for sure...

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 3:42 pm

Hmmmmmmmmmmm......'79, high-gains, almost perfect.....

This would make a nice gigging 4005.....

$5100.00 or less will get it.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 3:43 pm

I'm only thinking about it......

If I didn't have the burden of owning two of these things.... ;^)