Another 4001 from the Emperor

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:39 pm

Looks okay, etc. , but a horseshoe pickup?

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:16 pm

Link?

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 10:56 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4713&item=7316560903&rd=1

marty · Post by **marty** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 11:07 pm

Looks like a fine bass,but as Ron mentions the horseshoe wouldn't be original on a '74.....or the toaster for that matter?

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 1:12 am

Who exactly is the Emperor ?? Does anyone know?

Thats a very cool bass, even with the replacement Pickups. '74 was a good year.

Keep in mind that the last Re-issue horseshoe pickup alone, went on ebay for around $500.00

henny · Post by **henny** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 4:25 am

Who exactly is the Emperor ?? Does anyone know?

eBay seller, alias "emperor26"- renowned for selling some very high-profile Rickenbacker basses, a la Shadow, Tuxedo, etc. He has an affinity for Chris Squire.

His infamous "stupid pictures" are a treat, especially the action figures in his garden.

As to his actual identity - I have no clue.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 4:28 am

He is a lurker , here...

I love the Godzilla stuff!!

You have to have a sense of humor in this life, just to get by sometimes....

wayang · Post by **wayang** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 4:37 am

Like Reader's Digest used to say..."Laughter, the Best Medicine"...

Some of us run the risk of over-dosing from time to time...

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 7:17 am

Nice maple on that one! I like the toaster and HS on it too!

edski · Post by **edski** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 7:20 am

Would that be a real horseshoe PU or just a regular PU with the cover pieces?

As is usual with the Emporer, looks like a fine guitar.

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 7:29 am

His end of the world prophecy is worrying though! According to him, I just don't have enough time to get all the Rics that I want (which is a lot)!

wints · Post by **wints** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 7:56 am

He paid about $340 for that horseshoe a week or so ago. Throw in $100 for the toaster and he's in for around $450. Depending on what he paid for the bass, he's probably looking at a minimum $500 profit for the B.I.N.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 4:51 pm

I know "The Emperor", which is a bit of a pun on his real name. He's a Southern California guy, and I bought a BC Rich custom bass signed by John Entwistle from him through eBay a number of years ago.

If you're lurking, Emperor, "Batty" is doing fine!

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 8:25 pm

BIN'd for $1,995! A new record for a '74 MG with non-original pickups, isn't it?

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 10:21 pm

"someone will buy it"