Custom faker

rikk · Post by **rikk** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 7:34 am

http://cgi.ebay.com/Handmade-Custom-Fretless-Bass-Like-Rickenbacker_W0QQitemZ7398373223QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 7:57 am

You know, I hate to say it....but I like it....alot! Its going to be pulled, but I still like it!

A 4001/4004CI hybrid with active pickups....interesting concept.

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:03 am

I like it too! But, they could have done something better with the truss rod cover.

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:06 am

Knobs don't quite go either!

wints · Post by **wints** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:39 am

I am going to bid for it. It has much of what a modern Rickenbacker fretless should have that I like. The long scale, 24 fret, ebony neck is a must for me. The active p/ups are another subject matter as are the assorted hardware issues, but all in all a very cool bass imo...

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:45 am

I'd print the auction page out then if I were you, while you still can.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:47 am

That is a very nice piece of work.

wints · Post by **wints** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:12 am

Peter, I have made the necessary communication...

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:17 am

Not exactly the same dimensions as a Rick, but a nice job. Not over the top with the wood grain.

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:24 pm

That's one tempting bass.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:49 pm

Except for the pickups.

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 2:46 pm

Pulled. I made sure to copy the pix first. Nice bass.

.. well, yes, except for the pickups. Not a PJ fan, myself.

rikk · Post by **rikk** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 2:47 pm

"Except for the pickups."

Charly, I have to disagree. EMG pickups sound great on my '75 4001. Really you gotta hear it. You'll be hooked. Not that there is anything wrong with Ric Pickups, they sound great too.

BTW the auction is GONZO!

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 2:58 pm

I copied all the pics to add to the collection.

I'm eyeballing another RIC so........looking over shoulder for the wife........what was I saying?? Oh, if it doesn't go too high.....looking again.....I might......OUCH!!!!!!!!! Never mind......