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thb_bassman wrote:

cassius987 wrote:Right but are you a player or a collector? If you're into them for playing, the new ones are just as good. (I would say better but I know many here will say I'm wrong about that.)

But he's selling, it, Joshua...It doesn't matter if he's a player or collector. He wants to get the most he can...

I was reacting to his comment that he may never be able to afford another Ric if he sells this one. I countered he probably could... the implicit dilemma being whether or not it is another vintage Ric. Thus where player v. collector comes in.

cassius987 wrote:
I was reacting to his comment that he may never be able to afford another Ric if he sells this one. I countered he probably could... the implicit dilemma being whether or not it is another vintage Ric. Thus where player v. collector comes in.

Got it...
You did ask about what was meant by "all the trimmings"...


Anyway Steven, that is really a nice FG and I hope you can work something out.

teeder wrote:That's funny, I sold my first Rick for a JB!

Gee, I traded my '70ish Jazz Bass for my '67 4005WB!

I prefer the basses made between 1957 and 2009.

rickfan60 wrote:I prefer the basses made between 1957 and 2009.

rickfan60 wrote:I prefer the basses made between 1957 and 2009.

As long as they have pickups wound to the 8-8.4k range. For me, best tone, best articulation, and good output.

I have to agree with you, John!

Good post, Jake.

Steven, you should try to keep this one and find something else to part with if at all possible. The market is down, and you'll kick yourself later.

Just my 2 cents,...but.
A 71 will appreciate in value.
A 08 will not,...at least not in our lifetimes.....

audiorep2 wrote:Just my 2 cents,...but.
A 71 will appreciate in value.
A 08 will not,...at least not in our lifetimes.....

Depends on one's age, doesn't it?

That's a really nice example of what is a very coveted version of Ric bass. Beautiful aged FG, in far better condition that most, and that's a huge plus, original walnut wings, and flat grovers/bridge. Effectively, if you want a decent vintage Ric bass, this has to be considered.

Yes, the pickguard and p/ups aren't original, but you can find them, and then you will have one of the best vintage Ric bass guitars around.

You possibly might get anywhere from $3K-4.5K, even in this market, with the HS pushing up the price, but personally, I'd be looking to keep this bass as long as I could...

Thanks for the advice and opinions of everyone who responded. I will consider all of it and, hopefully, I can keep this one. Of all my vintage stuff, this was the most difficult one to acquire. As I mentioned, I've owned 5 different ones and the E string on this one is the only one I've owned that really jumps in a live mix. (please don't debate this I have my own opinions about this)

thanks again.

officially for sale in the marketplace forum.

I paid 1400.00 and 1050.00 for my 72 and early 73 respectively just in the last six months .

Mr. Meaty wrote:I paid 1400.00 and 1050.00 for my 72 and early 73 respectively just in the last six months .

I don't want to get into a scuffle about value here. Just trying to get my money back out of my bass to pay my rent. If you think the price is too high, you shouldn't buy it. I'm open to a value discussion, but I'd prefer to keep it from being compared to extreme price examples. I think it's safe to say that market value for a bass with these features is significantly more than you paid for either of yours. If I can't get the money back out of it, I'll, likely, sell something else.

Easy there cap'n.no scuffle intended. Merely stating the facts regarding my basses . I believe yours should go higher because it still has walnut wings, and flat grovers. However , It has a massaged pickup cavity and non original pickups . If we want to get down to brass tacks here . Bottom line is , It will get what the market will bare. No more, No less.It is to rich for my blood and i wont even try to buy it . Hope you put a reserve on it when you do finally put it on the bay .