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Two carcasses on eBay
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:36 pm
by sloop_john_b
Firstly, an alleged '67 4005:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1967-RICKENBACKER-4005-BASS_W0QQitemZ180034796472QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Based on the pics, is there any way we can be sure that this is a '67, or even a real Rickenbacker?
Then, a partially stripped c64, which would make a great candidate for a Magical Mystery Tour bass, or whatever else you can dream up...
http://cgi.ebay.com/2004-Rickenbacker-C64-4001-Bass-body-with-case-extras_W0QQitemZ150041932159QQihZ005QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:55 pm
by rickfan60
That is way too much for that 4005 body. It can be saved but not at that price.
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:02 pm
by beatlefan
When it first came up, I almost BIN'ed the c64...but I kept on reading and saw nothing in the control cavity....no pots or switches & such...
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:48 pm
by johnallg
Yeah, way too much for wood and a TRC. And the 4005 is without the TRC!
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:51 pm
by sloop_john_b
Why do we see so many 4005's that have been treated so badly? They're excellent instruments, as many here can attest to.
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:54 pm
by thx1955
The c64 carcass is a nice colour though !!
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:20 pm
by sloop_john_b
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:25 pm
by johnallg
That one seems really high for wood, troublesome rods, and a very questionable refin! And no TRC!
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:28 pm
by sloop_john_b
Well, i'll let either Paul, Dale, or Ted work their magic on it.
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:28 pm
by sashua
I just bought the C64. Wiring and pickups are no biggie and this bass is just screaming for a fun refin by Paul or Dale.
-Russ
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:54 pm
by sashua
Hey all!
What would any of you do with this C64? Strip it down and Tung Oil it? Maybe a Paul W. "Aquaglo" or "Mink" finish? Maybe Paul's psychedelic MMT finish? Other ideas?
By the way, if anyone has a good closeup pic of the Magical MT finish would they kindly post it or send me a high rez. image? I have never really looked at it closely.
Thanks!
Russ
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:30 am
by ealdrett
That 4005 is butchered and can only be refinished in a dark color. Too bad about that awful routing.
Yes, the amount they are asking doesn't justify the cost to repair.
Looks to be a legit '67.
Such a shame.
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:51 am
by shamustwin
the 4005 has a hi gain?
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:32 am
by sloop_john_b
Looks like it Jerry. Obviously, not original.
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:22 am
by aceonbass
$1100.00 was not a bad price for the C64 but buying it to refinish puts the total price with round trip shipping to around $1800.00. That's insane considering the price of one with all of it's parts.