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Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:46 pm
by simonmole
I think that's a great idea, Dean - I have no kids myself, but two of my nieces are already showing an interest so I'm forcing Rickenbackers on them to keep them keen! (they're only 11 and 13 so can barely reach the first 3 frets!!!)
Warren - hello, I'm in Sussex. you've sure got all the right influences there... and Hi Jeff - my big budget days are over! I doubt I'll be competing with you folks on ebay for quite a while...!!!
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 11:30 pm
by henny
Ever owned or even seen an RM1999, Simon?
Two on this forum.
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:18 am
by simonmole
Hi Mark - no never even see one in the flesh! A 1965 Rose Morris Rickenbacker would be a great way to round things off... I must say, though, I only have two 60's basses, and really apart from the "Who" bass, I went for all my collection because the price was good at the time and it was something - checkerbinding, a semi acoustic,AZUREGLO (!!)etc - that I couldn't get new. Don't get me wrong the vibe of vintage gear is fantastic, but I really feel the sound, maufacturing quality and hardware on Ricks is so good now, for a consistent bass that's reliable for the rough and tumble of many amateur live gigs I love the new stuff. (my current workhorse is a v63 that's refinished kind of sonic blue - purely because its previous owner commited the sin of leaving it on a plastic stand and large "burn" marks ruined the neck and body)If 4005's were in the range now, well, lets say I get paid on the 6th each month and I suspect by lunchtime on the 7th the account would be empty and every month would be Christmas in this house!!!
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:57 am
by thx1955
I was "introduced" to my first Rickenbacker at 14 !!!!!
Simon ... do you have any pics of that sonic blue v63, at one point we were trying to persaude JH to do a BBR c64.
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 7:24 am
by wints
Actually Henny, there are five RM1999,s here. The Oz boys Gerry and Eden down under who contribute here have three between the two of them...
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:31 am
by henny
Crying out loud.
WHERE CAN I GET ONE?
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 8:20 am
by henry5
Same place I can get a 72 azure with check binding and FWMOP, Mark....
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 8:33 am
by wints
Shaun, your odds are probably a little more favourable than Henny on this one, who, if he finds one will probably have to pay the piper (not me!) considerably...
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 8:39 am
by henry5
You're not wrong Andrew....although if we've got 5 RM1999s and only 3 or 4 72/73 azures with the full package on the entire Forum it's probably still not a good idea for me to hold me breath
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 8:41 am
by henry5
Er, MY breath....sorry, that's the Northerner coming out....
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 11:45 am
by wints
Type it as you say it lad...
Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2005 7:14 am
by henry5
LOL!!!!