Rees-faker (59-ish 4000)

daveman · Post by **daveman** » Thu May 28, 2009 6:52 pm

hmmm.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rees-hand-made-cust ... 1|294%3A50

fazeka · Post by **fazeka** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:00 pm

That's pretty friggin' kewl!

I wonder if the auction's gonna get pulled?

RobRick · Post by **RobRick** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:02 pm

Yeah, I wonder too. I mean, it is obviously a Rick "tribute" but maybe not enough to matter. Also, a model that is not even produced anymore.

But who knows?

Does look interesting!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:44 pm

It's "Rick-reminiscent"--and an attractive instrument--but not a direct copy. And although he hints at it the "R" word is nowhere to be found in the listing.

Closest thing is the shape of the guard--and it's no real contest.

fazeka · Post by **fazeka** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:47 pm

That name sounds familiar. Ex-employee? Rick phreak?

wints · Post by **wints** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:51 pm

That does look kinda attractive, and will certainly appeal to many. The color is real close too.

Now...If you could stick a RI HS in it...

ivan · Post by **ivan** » Thu May 28, 2009 8:25 pm

I like it, except for the tuners, which should have shorter rods.

antipodean · Post by **antipodean** » Thu May 28, 2009 8:41 pm

I note that the body shape and headstock shape and pup assembly are quite different to a 4000... I'm not sure there are any actual infringements - which is extremely clever as the intent as a tribute is obvious.

johncorth · Post by **johncorth** » Thu May 28, 2009 8:50 pm

I think he's clearly okay. If it had the RIC TRC shape, or the horns or headstock had a hint of cresting wave, then there would be trouble. Besides, I imagine that by now the RIC police would have gotten it pulled if they had a problem with it. I think it's really the gold backed lucite and fireglo that drive the "tribute" point home anyway.
I really like it. If I were a bass player, I'd gladly drop $800 on it. I've seen some of his other builds, and he's definitely a talented guy.

fazeka · Post by **fazeka** » Thu May 28, 2009 8:58 pm

I like the shape, it's kinda like a 325 mated with a 4000...

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Thu May 28, 2009 9:03 pm

Very retro looking. Don't sound half bad.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Thu May 28, 2009 9:05 pm

Where's my lefty..??

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:23 pm

He's just east of Columbus, somebody down there should go check it out.

ed rees · Post by **ed rees** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:29 pm

Thanks for all the compliments!

That bass is a close as I'd go without expecting (and deserving) legal action.

I'm not an ex-employee, just a Rick phreak. Combos mostly.

-Ed

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:35 pm

Welcome, Ed!

Ever go to The Old Bag Of Nails?

Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

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