How do you like THIS guy?

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 11:41 am

I noticed this Ric on Ebay and read his description and noted quite a few inaccuracies, since I own the same exact bass he has pictured and it doesnt have some of the things it says it does.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2375465322
My letter to him:
First of all, it may well be a 1973, because I have the exact same one. The
problem with 1973 Ricks is that they were made during a changeover year, so
some models have checkered binding and not the full crushed mother-of-pearl
inlays, (which yours does not, but is stated in your description). You state
that it has a horseshoe pickup, which it does not. It is a standard Rick
issue bridge pickup with a chrome cover over it to simulate the horseshoe. I
dont know the serial number but I am guessing it is MLxxxx or MMxxxx. Most
early 1973 Ricks have the checkered binding and the crushed inlay but not
the horseshoe, which was starting to be phased out by then. So...in the
interest of accuracy (and selling your bass, because most Rick buyers really
know their stuff) I would suggest you update your description.
I dont mean for this to come off as me ripping on you, I just love the
older Ric features and don't see them in evidence on this bass.

And his reply....which sounds best using the Monty Python "Snotty English Pig-Dogs" voice....

I would not sell this beautiful bass to you anyway, just because of your
attitude, so it is a good thing that you do not want it. It is not for sale
to you!!

Oh well....I guess it is my loss because I disputed his description....I can't buy it now! Oh, the sadness!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 11:48 am

I like the one black string and 3 nickle strings ... I think I'll try that on my bass

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 12:26 pm

That seller is an absolute moron. I hope he'll have that 4001 stolen from him. I rest my case.

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 12:29 pm

Er... His case.

spamegg · Post by **spamegg** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 12:41 pm

The Grover machine heads are original equipment, not replacements. Did he get anything right???

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 1:39 pm

It is not for sale to you!! Wait at the bar, wait at the bar.

robj · Post by **robj** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 2:18 pm

quite a taunting you received from this guy Steve..hehe

Did he threaten to taunt you a second time?

jps · Post by **jps** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 2:35 pm

I had e-mailed the guy with the $10,000.00 BIN 4001 CS and he must be this guy's brother! They are both first class jerks.

ken_james · Post by **ken_james** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 3:59 pm

You silly english kniggit!

dave4004 · Post by **dave4004** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 4:46 pm

No, now go away or I shall taunt you a second time-a!

Fetch-e la vache!
[moo!]

[twong]
[mooooooo]

ken_james · Post by **ken_james** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 4:47 pm

Run away!

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Mon Jan 26, 2004 4:48 pm

I came here for an argument.

sir_andrew_of_left_coast · Mon Jan 26, 2004 6:33 pm

But, still... Wooah! Aye? Woooaahh! Aye? Aye? Woo, you're wicked, Aye?

marty · Post by **marty** » Tue Jan 27, 2004 12:56 am

Jeff Ulmer...'I came here for an argument'.

Is that a five minute argument or the full half hour?

ken_james · Post by **ken_james** » Tue Jan 27, 2004 1:45 am

No you didn't