Umm . . . ?

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 3:28 pm

Notice the rounded back edges. A real 4005 would not have that.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:48 am

A lot of interest and questions indicates a Stone Roses interest as well as the "halo" effect from confusion over the RIC look.

Since when has ugliness ever failed to attract its own fan club?

scala · Post by **scala** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:38 am

upto £700 with a day left.

scala · Post by **scala** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 10:24 am

sold for £908

clarky · Post by **clarky** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:15 am

Blimey - for a self-confessed non-Rick thats a pretty rich price - there must be some serious Mani fanatics out there. Wonder what they would pay for a real Rick? I just restored my 3000 with a custom Fireglo finish (I posted pics a few weeks back)and it looks very similar to Mani's current bass - not that I want to sell it as I love it. Makes me think the cost of doing it up to put it in pristine condition was worthwhile. Thank you Mani!

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:20 am

It could be that someone wanted a 4005 on the cheap and they didn't care if it was fake, just so long as it was close enough. It does have real Rick hardware and higain pickups.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:33 am

Cheap compared to a real 4005, way overpriced for what it is. Intrinsic worth would be perhaps 7% of what it sold for; it isn't that close to a 4005 in appearance, I would think, to attract a Rick person, but for a Stone Roses wannabee with $2K to spend, well...

(Ignoring the trademark issues, of course.)

scala · Post by **scala** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:39 am

why wasnt this one pulled ?

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:41 am

RIC is on vacation until Monday...I would think that they're enjoying a well-earned rest.

lennon211 · Post by **lennon211** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:05 pm

q: "Since when has ugliness ever failed to attract its own fan club?"

a: I present to the court exhibit a in support, Paris Hilton.

it's too bad that ric was on vacation, since there were some notable fakes with this one and the one at chicago music...