Why???

wints · Post by **wints** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 3:47 pm

I think a few of us here wish we could go back to prices 3 years ago...

Rickenbacker prices have really taken off in this period.

Jeff, are those hipshots in the standard sized holes, or have they been enlarged to the larger type?

jps · Post by **jps** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 3:53 pm

The holes were enlarged a tiny bit from 1/2" to 9/16" to accept the Ultralites. The wavy Grovers that were on it were falling apart and they felt sloppy, too. To me, the mod was well worth it.

Plus, the Hipshots look great on the bass.

heinpete · Post by **heinpete** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:51 am

For quite some time I'm trying to get a late '72 or early '73 4001 in a good condition (frets, neck and finish), as there were some light weight models made those days. However it seems to be nearly impossible to get one! Meanwhile the price doubled for such basses. So I have to sell some other gear to get more budget. So far I could compete, but when these items now even disappear from ebay... where to look for then???
I suspect these items become some speculation objects for professional dealers and collectors.
So my conclusion is, as it always was: I only sell my gear to serious players. Slightest suspect of a dealer or collector will cancel a deal. I suggest the forumites should initiate a kind of similar policy and clearly display any violation of it. That might help!?

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:58 am

Works well in theory, but in practice most will sell to the highest bidder regardless of who they are. Especially if the have bills to pay or mouths to feed!

heinpete · Post by **heinpete** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 10:23 am

Well Peter, then show me the owner of such bass who needs to sell because of bills to pay or mouths to feed. I'm happy to help!!!

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:19 pm

Me too!