Whoa . . .

bobcat · Post by **bobcat** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 3:17 pm

Okay, am I the only one who thinks that this bass, complete with mods and everything, is actually VERY COOL?

http://cgi.ebay.com/RICKENBACKER-4001-BASS_W0QQitemZ7423811658QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If I had it, I would pull out the J-pickup and put the hi-gain back in, but I don't think I'd change anything else. It looks really nice!

Also, there's a mapleglo 4001S on eBay that looks incredibly nice:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7423878348&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

It would be really cool if someone here got it, because then if they didn't like it or want it later, there would be one available for yours truly to purchase . . . (HINT). Hahaha. Seriously, though, it has gorgeous flamed wings.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 3:32 pm

I think it would look a LOT nicer with a white pickguard. (The first one that is..)

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:25 pm

That's a really nice "S"! Loads of flame.

Is it my eyes, or does that custom job look a little...lumpy?
It is an interesting mottled finish, just looks poorly done.
And if anyone is curious, a J pup does NOT sound good as a treble pup replacement. My 4001 had one when I got it & it sounded like ****.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:59 pm

I'm diggin' the overall effect.

fran4001 · Post by **fran4001** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:51 pm

I'm gonna play devil's advocate here concerning the Mapleglo 4001S. Take a look at the headstock pic. For whatever reason, the dude's got the A and D strings totally slack. E and G look normal, maybe. Plus, unless I'm wrong, the action looks a little high. I'm thinking with the bass tuned to pitch, you can throw a baseball under those strings. Just a guess.
And the other one with the bowling ball paintjob looks like it's got about 3 gallons of poly on it. Cool color though! I'm just wondering about the S though, and those loose strings. Why else would you keep it like that?

fran4001 · Post by **fran4001** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:34 pm

Ahh, play devil's advocate at the risk of getting burned by self! The owner of the S has been in touch with me regarding my assessment of the bass, which was way off the mark. Very good reason for the slack strings, which was for pickguard removal and picture purposes. I realize we all look out for the minute details, for our own good usually. I apologized for jumping the gun. Anyone know where to get "crow" around here at 2 a.m.? I feel the need to eat some!

bobcat · Post by **bobcat** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:35 pm

I think the reason for the high action is that the strings are not sitting properly in the nut . . . the nut is cut weirdly, and is quite high up . . . or at least, the picture looks that way.

fran4001 · Post by **fran4001** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:49 pm

Just spoke to the guy again. He's been remarkably nice in spite of my mouth! Asked him to hang out since he just signed on tonight. Then I go and pi** him off. Reassured him that we all just like to separate the cream from the ****, having all had great Ebay stories both good and bad to tell. Nonetheless, a beautiful figured body on this one, and is a great player according to the seller.

fran4001 · Post by **fran4001** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 8:23 pm

Jeez, look what I started here! Seller tells me the nut is fine too. I think I'm the nut with the problem.

basshawk · Post by **basshawk** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 2:35 am

And look who the high bidder is.

chefothefuture · Post by **chefothefuture** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 6:55 am

That S has a transition PU rout.
Whoa nellie would that be a sportin' unit with a toasty and 1/2 inch spacing.....

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 7:33 am

The only thing wrong with that S is it is not in MY collection.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 7:37 am

It would be perfect with vintage pickups!

bobcat · Post by **bobcat** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 7:38 am

It would be most perfect if I owned it.

Please don't let the Emperor get it! It's too good for him.

fran4001 · Post by **fran4001** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 8:26 am

I'm slowly falling in love here! While sitting here listening to Wings all day, and looking at that bass, I'm getting a little misty-eyed...