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Yipeeee!!!! Tuxedo from Ebay
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:31 pm
by incubus2432
Just a post because I am thrilled that I scored Kendall's Tuxedo from Ebay. Paid a little more than I hoped to (drats....no Ric Forum discount
) but I am happy since I have been looking for a Tux and Blackstar for some time and the condition makes it worth it. Can't wait to get it and gig with it (gently of course). Now if only I could find a Blackstar at a reasonable price and if my 4004LK would show up I'd be set.
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:41 pm
by jps
You have to be a senior member to get discounts!
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:44 pm
by ken_james
So you need a Blackstar eh?
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:45 pm
by incubus2432
Well, if that's the case, I may have to get the NAACP involved and get this injustice corrected !
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:52 pm
by incubus2432
mmmmmm......volume discount !
Kendall,
If you have a Blackstar you'd like to part with (any condition) email me before you send the Tux. I'd actually prefer the Blackstar and I could make the appropriate Paypal adjustment. Thanks.
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:58 pm
by ken_james
Actually I'm keeping it for the moment, it's my favorite bass.
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 2:10 pm
by incubus2432
Tease.....
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 5:42 pm
by atomic_punk
Brian, congratulations! I knew it was you bidding on it, and I'm glad it is going from one Ric lover to another instead of some schmuck who is going to "Upgrade" it somehow. Enjoy!
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 5:46 pm
by rickfan60
My BlackStar has an amazing voice. The gods of tone have tsmiled upon it in a major way. I would be hard pressed to part with it. For some reason my Tux does not have the same bite and growl.
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 9:22 pm
by incubus2432
I'm very satisfied with the tone and playability of my current Rics. I happen to be one of those horrible people that switches (not upgrades) to Bartolini pickups because they give a slightly fuller tone (but still keeps the Ric character IMO) and I think handle the lows better. So, that being said, I will not alter the Tux but I am beginning to wonder if I made the right decision. I guess I've always wanted a Blackstar or a Tuxedo but now that I am getting one (I kinda thought my bid would fall short in the end like it always does) I am wondering what it's place will be with me since I am a player more than a collector and I am already starting to worry that using it on a regular basis (normal wear and tear) will hurt it's value.
Maybe I should wait to worry since the UPS man is still days away
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:23 pm
by jnbass
he scores!
congrats!!!
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 2:14 am
by jaymi
Good show Brian....it is good to keep the bass in the family. If it becomes a challenge for condition, you can always see your funds come back from it. I saw one on
www.gbase.com and it is 1999.00 and not in nearly as good of shape..
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2004 9:21 am
by incubus2432
It arrived yesterday. I am very happy with the condition. It is a little more of a cream color than I hoped but it is actually growing on me the more I look at it. It plays excellent and is similiar in feel to my other two. Here is my new family portrait.
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2004 9:32 am
by incubus2432
I don't know why I couldn't get this pic to post in my last message. Here it is [as big as I could get it
]....
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2004 9:39 am
by jwr2
pretty much all white Rics turn cream/yellow with age ... I have even seen some with green and brown spots ...