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Interesting case
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 7:45 am
by bassduke49
There's a nice-condition Fireglo on ebay right now:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3700506840&category=4713
but I've never seen a case like that before. RIC item?
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 8:25 am
by jwr2
I think the case is from a rickenfaker ... or its a jazz bass chip board case or something ...
I don't think Ric ever used a case quite like that
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 8:47 am
by marty
If that is in fact a '78, it's in great condition.....shame about the nameplate being broken at the end....That could always be exchanged for a new one though.
I like the finish on the older Fireglos compared to the newer ones....theres more of a blend from the red to the lighter finish ...especially more noticeable on the reverse.
The case is definately suspect though.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 9:27 am
by doctorwho
The shape of that case reminds me of a Gibson Thunderbird bass. Any Gibson bass experts among us Forumers?
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 9:58 am
by rictified
Dave Westheimer, Anyone notice the 2% modification? I can't see anything modofied at all, uless it's electrical.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 10:00 am
by rictified
Wheres Mr. Ed?
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 10:01 am
by rictified
Now how did I get back here again? Remove at your liberty Peter.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 2:12 pm
by dave4004
I don't know about the 2% but that's not a Tbird case.
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 7:03 pm
by bigbajo60
Well, if the seller of THIS bass is describing their bass accurately, we have an answer:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3700626392&category=4713
OR... does this raise more questions about the first bass discussed?
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 7:24 pm
by marty
Alvaro, You could have a point about questions being raised on the fireglo.
If you look at the truss rod cover....notice the tip is broken off.....
http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/agarts/rick4.JPG
I don't know if it's just the way I'm looking at it, but judging by the curvature, it looks like if it was in one piece it would be curving right into the D string Tuner post.....maybe a rickenfaker with an original ric cover which got broken when put on cos it doesn't quite fit right?
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 6:58 am
by shamustwin
that truss rod cover wouldn't fit...you're right about the tuner post...also, doesn't it look like a raised letter TRC...supposed to be a '60's bass...not of the raised lettering era, if my limited knowledge serves me
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 7:00 am
by shamustwin
oops, it's early morning. not a '60's. doh!
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 11:26 am
by dminer
THIS LOOKS LIKE A JOB FOR FAKERMAN!! A mild-mannered translater from Portugal, who, with a jog of his Rickenbacker inundated mind, and a touch of his trusty keyboard, fights a never-ending battle for TRUTH, ACCURACY and the RICKENBACKER WAY!!!! SER...GI...OOOOooooo !!!!!!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3700626392&category=4713
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 11:31 am
by dminer
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 12:13 pm
by rickcrazy
Hey, David! What's shaking? Got your CD a few days back. Super-fine stuff! Many thanks.
Well, this one's indeed a copy.
The other one is the real thing, except for the case, obviously.
