Oooh, I Like It.

lyle_from_minneapolis · Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:41 pm

Anyone else digging this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/1976-RICKENBACKER-4001-BASS-AUTUMN-GLOW-SUNBURST_W0QQitemZ180064621553QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:17 pm

Mark,

You're NOT alone!

I've been watching it since the auction was started.

The last two like it sold in the $1700.00 range.
The timing MAY have an impact on the selling price.

It sure is sweet.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:24 pm

Is it AG or Walnut?

stts64 · Post by **stts64** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:27 pm

I have a 78 just like it, but without the speed bumps (fretless). Love it. I was lucky to find it on line at a music store somewhere on the east coast I think pretty cheep. I have a $1,200.00 in it

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:49 pm

It's a little strange, the headstock looks like Walnut and the body looks like it has more red in it, like an AG.

I ALMOST went for this one (posted link below) but I researched the sellers feedback and noticed he purchased it for 1K and cleaned it up.

It has a crack where the neck meets the body and the seller didn't mention it in the auction. The machine heads were also changed and I was concerned that the holes might have been made larger for the replacement tuners.

Amazing what a little spit and polish, will do to a bass!

Here is the sellers auction with the cleaned up bass....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=280052581673&rd=1&rd=1

Here is the ORIGINAL...compare the pictures. It's hard to believe it is the same bass!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270050352907

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:54 pm

This is Autumnglo for sure.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:57 pm

That's a different bass than the first one mentioned, but you're quite right about the cleanup. It's all in the presentation it seems. New tuners, a polish job, & don't show the cracked area = $600.

Edit: I see now you were intending to refer to a different bass. I need another cup of tea...

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:40 pm

Sorry I wasn't clear on that Kevin, I just updated my post a bit to make it a little clearer.

It's not you, I'm a bit fried getting ready for Christmas....

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:50 pm

Maybe it's time to open a bottle of wine.

AG's always seem to show up on ebay needing some Zymol, so I'm often not sure if they're the satin Walnut or not.

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 3:00 pm

Good idea Kevin!

My lovely wife just handed me a glass of vino,
the tree is lit, "It's a Wonderful Life" is on the TV (DVD that is), and I'm here on my laptop kicking back with my forum buddies.

At times like this, life is good.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 3:17 pm

Enjoy!
I think I'll do the same.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:18 pm

I just might join you guys with a glass of wine!

Hmmm...chianti or cabernet?...

wints · Post by **wints** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:22 pm

A good Pinot Noir actually....

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:24 pm

Go for the Cab Joey...

I had a yummy Chateau St. Jean 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cépages a bit ago.....

lyle_from_minneapolis · Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:26 pm

Or a nice Burgundyglo!