My return to the Rick

[JackTheRipper]

Thats the guy i bought it off of. All the nice lawn shots. He sure has connections. I originally was battling for the really nice 1980 lefty Fireglow on ebay last week. But I was outbid at 3,300. She was beauty.

Can someone post or PM the contact info for the San Diego guy???

Thanks,

--jack

[wings012345]

Hi ID and store on Ebay is cwh1. If you search that on ebay you will find him and his stash

[bassduke49]

That's Chris Harris. Although I have not purchased from him, he's been very nice to me and contributed a couple of his photos for the book. I've helped him properly label several of the Rick basses he was a bit unsure about.

[Ashgray]

I've bought a couple of Ricks from Chris Harris thiis year, he's a real pleasure to do business with.

[Lefty4003S8]

I have been watching that guy's auctions for quite a long time now. Would LOVE to know WHERE he finds all those Lefty basses he sells.

At one time I thought he was selling off his collection until I found out that he sells WAY more guitars other than Lefty Rickenbacker basses.
His 4001v63 PMC was the first MG version I've seen. Didn't know it came in that color.

[jps]

Would LOVE to know WHERE he finds all those Lefty basses he sells.

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They're in back along the right hand wall.

[Lefty4003S8]

Would LOVE to know WHERE he finds all those Lefty basses he sells.

Leftorium-1200A.jpg

They're in back along the right hand wall.

[wings012345]

So I got the bass today. Looks and sounds great, except on the back, I noticed two lines running down (looks like the neck) that seem to be the varnish cracking i guess. its not lifted up, but you can feel it by swiping your hand across the back. Is this something to be worried about. Anyone else ever have this on their bass? Just wondering if it could be a future neck issue or is this common. Neck is straight.

[paologregorio]

That finish shrinkage into the neck/body wing seams is fairly common for Rick finishes; it's also fairly common on the guitars on the back along the center seam. I think all of my Rick WBs have that.

[wings012345]

Coolness

[Captain Bob]

I was looking at that blue bass.....and then those blue shoes....

Sure, sure you were, Robert.

Admittedly Paul, that is one of the most famous of Rickenbacker bass pics (or any bass pic) and yet for some reason it failed to make your book. Perhaps, the 'Hef' empire would have given you the rights. Imagine the increased sales potential! Add to that, the ability for many male (ok, maybe some female too) enthusiasts to leave the illusion that they are actively participating in Rickenbacker bass guitar history, for their own edification. Another missed opportunity my friend. There is always the 'revised' edition....

[bassduke49]

Well, I had thought about it, and did mention it in the Azureglo color entry in the Finishes section. But actually (re)publishing the photo, while we may think it is REALLY FINE, would have been trouble. Suddenly, a seemingly informative reference book is spreading "smut" (or whatever they're calling nude photos these days). In addition, gaining republishing permission would probably have cost me much more than I would have gained from it being included. And then there is the sad tale of Ms. Stowe to consider, too:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Stowe

[Captain Bob]

Indeed, Paul. I was just being lighthearted.

I was 2 months short of my 21st birthday when that issue came out and in college. That magazine swept through the musician crowd like a title wave. And, as I recall, it may have been the first time I actually saw an Azureglo.

The House of Guitars in Rochester always had several 4001's and 4000's on hand, but they usually were the FG, JG, MG and White.
I only recall one other place at the time carrying Rickenbacker, and this was Duke Spinner Music. They would have one or two FG's on occasion. The big difference between these two outfits (in the eyes of a 17 year old), was the HOG would let you touch one. Spinner's would not.
I don't know who would have carried them in Buffalo. I would only play there on occasion. UB, The Shuper House, McVans, ...After Dark in Lockport, come to mind.

Yeah, I was aware of her story in later years. It is a sordid sad tale in the end.