Original Maxima Bass String Set

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 2:53 pm

Someone in Europe needs to jump on this one:

eBay Germany

That #4440 set was stock on the 4001's.

If John Hammel sees these first, you're probably out of luck!

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:03 pm

Does John Hammel scan ebay? I'd love to see some of the stuff he has bought or sold.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:12 pm

Too cool!!

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:44 pm

That set would be great for my '75 4001FL.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:59 pm

Well, there's two only Gebotes on it now for 5,50 EUR, does anyone hear speak German? I might just want to Bieten on it.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:23 pm

Sorry das hier nur Saiten angeboten werden, sind aber bestimmt auch so selten wie der dazugehörige Bass.
Leider sind von dem Rickenbacker Stereo 4001 Bass nur noch diese Saiten vorhanden
Es sind geschliffene, unbenutzte Saiten im original Karton
Auf der Kartonseite steht : Set No. S 4440 Rickenbacker Strings
Versicherter Versand €3,90.-
Überweisung auf Konto

The Babelfish translation isn't all that bad:

Sorry that only strings to be offered here, are however certainly also as rare as the pertinent bass. Unfortunately only these strings are present from the Rickenbacker stereo 4001 bass There is polished, unused strings in the original cardboard On the cardboard side stands: Set No. S 4440 Rickenbacker stringers Insured dispatch?3,90. - Transfer on account

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:16 pm

How different are those strings from TI Jazz Flats?

fran4001 · Post by **fran4001** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:10 am

Ilan, I lucked into 4 sets of medium scale and one long scale set of original Maximas a few months ago, and promptly put sets on my Hofner Cavern, Hofner V62 and my '78 4001JG, and all I can say is, I'm in heaven. Just like I remember them. They're a little shinier and smooth (polished better) than the TIs. Also a little stiffer, but still more supple than any other flat. NO gauges were given on the packaging, nor do I recall there ever being any. Lengths are perfect, no silk on the tuner end, and dark purple silk on the ball end. Anyone that can score these should. They're excellent strings.

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:33 pm

I've got three sets of original flatwound Rickenbacker strings for my fretless 3000 still in the packages. They're a bit nicer than the Pyramids and only cost me about $15.00 apiece.

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 4:32 pm

I wish RIC would start making them again. I'd love to try them.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:35 pm

I put in a couple of bids, tops was about 25.00 plus shipping at about 15.00. I think I'll let bycycle or whatever his name is get them.