Possible faker in the UK

[rickfan60]

This one just does not look right to me. Correct me if I am wrong but that tailpiece and treble surround are not a Rickenbacker parts. Also, the headstock is not right to my eyes. What say the rest of you?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rickenbacker-4001-bass_W0QQitemZ220023844477QQihZ012QQcategoryZ41439QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[henry5]

I agree. Fingerboard too dark jumped out first.

[rickfan60]

The treble surround, tailpiece, long tuner keys, fingerboard wood, color of the inlays, head shape, lack of SN on the jack plate all spell Japanese copy with a real TRC to me.

[rickcrazy]

Yes, that bass is as obvious a fake as they come. Or should I say that just about every one of its appointments is a dead giveaway.
Remove and carefully put away the legit TRC on it, then violently smash it to tiny pieces against the nearest wall. You know the drill.

[ben_brown]

I wonder how high this one will go...if it doesn't get removed first.
..nice case though.

[edski]

The guy has admitted it's a fake. The Rick police do their job again!

Good work folks!

[geddeeee]

Can't we string him up by his Rickys? LOL!

At least he admitted the error of his ways.... Still, don't do it again!!!

[bails]

The only genuine admittance of error from the seller would be for him to end the listing. The fact that a trademark infringing item is still being auctioned is a crime, regardless of whether the seller states it or not.

[thinneckrick]

looked like ibanez faker tuning machines to me

[bassduke49]

Gone.

[rickfan60]

I imagine it will get torpedoed as soon as John Hall sees it.

[rickfan60]

That was quick.