Turq S8 on the bay

[bassduke49]

Simon Mole is the seller. Pretty hefty starting price, though:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rickenbacker-4003s- ... dZViewItem

[incubus2432]

Never seen another in Turquoise though so the price doesn't seem out of line at all (IMO).

[hieronymous]

I like the way the silk on the strings matches the finish.

[sloop_john_b]

I've never seen a Turquoise/BT before. Cool!

[rickenbrother]

Very, very nice, but with starting bid that high, plus the cost of shipping it to the USA...I'll pass.

[doctorwho]

Maybe shipping would be cheaper by using the "Graham Griffiths' Courier Service" ...

I prefer white trim on Turquoise.

[simonmole]

Hi all - I put a mention for this one in the For Sale slot.... yes its certainly a UK price! I'm afraid over here we just look longingly at the prices Rickenbackers go for in the USA. I think its about right for rainy England but I didn't see another recently to compare....we shall see........ My strict policy of only having basses to match my outfits means if it DOESN'T sell I have to buy a turquoise suit come the January sales - hmmm... some of the places I play that could mean violence.....

[stevebasshead]

Gorgeous bass, Simon, I'm more than a little jealous.

May I also compliment you on your taste in DVD's - Spectrum is, er, Turqoise!

[simonmole]

oh yes, an ebay loft clearout has thrown up some good stuff (they're actually kits of them there indestructable types, and also on ebay now!!!!!). And so with a bass guitar, Captain Scarlet toys AND three Rickenbacker jackets I think I represent your ONE STOP shop this Christmas.......... Underneath all the dusty Airfix and pictures of Queen Victoria I also found a long forgotten 16 track Soundcraft mixing desk up there from 1989, so don't knock it................

[stevebasshead]

A one stop shop indeed! I wish my loft was as exciting...

Good luck with your sale, your Ric deserves to go to a good home.

[rickaddict]

Nice S/8. I agree that the starting price is reasonable. I've never seen Turq with Black plastic. Kinda cool. I might like Gold best with Turq, but the black looks good too(as does the white).

Good Luck, Simon.

[johnallg]

Nice S/8. I agree that the starting price is reasonable. I've never seen Turq with Black plastic. Kinda cool. I might like Gold best with Turq, but the black looks good too(as does the white).

Good Luck, Simon.

So what your saying, Jeff, is turquoise just looks good!

[henry5]

I think Simon's price is perfectly reasonable. My fireglo S8 went for £1200 4 years ago on ebay. Bear in mind it cost me £1595 new! These things are really rare in the UK; I think I've only ever seen 4. Also bear in mind if buying one from the US we have to add around 25%+ to cover shipping, duty, etc. The other days I saw a 7 /10 '81 4001 Jetglo (completely average) for sale in a UK shop for £1395UK, and a new 4003 will set you back around £1100-£1200, so this is a relative bargain. If I had the money I'd snap it up; they're monster basses. Best of luck with the sale Simon!

[jingle_jangle]

I agree--the price is in line with value on this one.

I, too, prefer white guards on this bass. Gold (due to the size of the guard on a bass) is too intense with the turquoise; on a guitar it looks better.

[rikk]

This is a dream bass for me. If it was in the States I'd probably go for it. What would shipping add to the price?