Another 4001 from the Emperor
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:39 pm
Looks okay, etc. , but a horseshoe pickup?
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Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:16 pm
Link?
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 10:56 pm
Posted: 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?
Posted: 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
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
Posted: 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.
Posted: 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....
I love the Godzilla stuff!!
You have to have a sense of humor in this life, just to get by sometimes....
Posted: 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...
Some of us run the risk of over-dosing from time to time...
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 7:17 am
Nice maple on that one! I like the toaster and HS on it too!
Posted: 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.
As is usual with the Emporer, looks like a fine guitar.
Posted: 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)!
Posted: 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.
Posted: 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!
If you're lurking, Emperor, "Batty" is doing fine!
Posted: 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?
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 10:21 pm
"someone will buy it"