Two carcasses on eBay

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:36 pm

Firstly, an alleged '67 4005: http://cgi.ebay.com/1967-RICKENBACKER-4005-BASS_W0QQitemZ180034796472QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Based on the pics, is there any way we can be sure that this is a '67, or even a real Rickenbacker?

Then, a partially stripped c64, which would make a great candidate for a Magical Mystery Tour bass, or whatever else you can dream up...

http://cgi.ebay.com/2004-Rickenbacker-C64-4001-Bass-body-with-case-extras_W0QQitemZ150041932159QQihZ005QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:55 pm

That is way too much for that 4005 body. It can be saved but not at that price.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:02 pm

When it first came up, I almost BIN'ed the c64...but I kept on reading and saw nothing in the control cavity....no pots or switches & such...

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:48 pm

Yeah, way too much for wood and a TRC. And the 4005 is without the TRC!

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:51 pm

Why do we see so many 4005's that have been treated so badly? They're excellent instruments, as many here can attest to.

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:54 pm

The c64 carcass is a nice colour though !!

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:20 pm

There was a third...

http://cgi.ebay.com/1978-Rickenbacker-4001-Bass-body-project-very-sweet_W0QQitemZ150041948377QQihZ005QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:25 pm

That one seems really high for wood, troublesome rods, and a very questionable refin! And no TRC!

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:28 pm

Well, i'll let either Paul, Dale, or Ted work their magic on it.

sashua · Post by **sashua** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:28 pm

I just bought the C64. Wiring and pickups are no biggie and this bass is just screaming for a fun refin by Paul or Dale.
-Russ

sashua · Post by **sashua** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:54 pm

Hey all!
What would any of you do with this C64? Strip it down and Tung Oil it? Maybe a Paul W. "Aquaglo" or "Mink" finish? Maybe Paul's psychedelic MMT finish? Other ideas?
By the way, if anyone has a good closeup pic of the Magical MT finish would they kindly post it or send me a high rez. image? I have never really looked at it closely.
Thanks!
Russ

ealdrett · Post by **ealdrett** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:30 am

That 4005 is butchered and can only be refinished in a dark color. Too bad about that awful routing.
Yes, the amount they are asking doesn't justify the cost to repair.
Looks to be a legit '67.
Such a shame.

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:51 am

the 4005 has a hi gain?

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:32 am

Looks like it Jerry. Obviously, not original.

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:22 am

$1100.00 was not a bad price for the C64 but buying it to refinish puts the total price with round trip shipping to around $1800.00. That's insane considering the price of one with all of it's parts.