Go Back   TalkBass Forums > Bass Guitar Forums > Classifieds > For Sale: Bass Guitars
Register Rules/FAQ/CUP Members List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

For Sale: Bass Guitars Bass Guitars for sale by owner. Supporting Membership required to post ads. No commercial sales.


Supporting Membership
Thank You

Latest Supporting Member
Donate to Upgrade Today

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
  #1  
Old 08-16-2011, 02:03 PM
lowendblues's Avatar
Registered User
Feedback: (10)(100%)
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Midwest Ohio
Supporting Member
1988 Mapleglo Rickenbacker V63

Sign in to disble this ad
I have a 1988 Rickenbacker 4001 V63 for sale.

It is an early example with all the correct vintage features, and being 23 years old, it has aged to a beautiful amber patina, and has taken on the nice vintage look.

I got this a while back, it is in great condition with very little wear, nothing you can really notice, a scratch here and there, that’s about it.

It does however have a pro neck crack repair on the back of the neck that stretches from about the 7th fret to the 13th fret, and in no way affects the tone, playability or setup of the bass, the crack goes length-wise and was professionally repaired before I became the owner. If you’re not looking for it, you wouldn’t even notice it, and you can’t feel it.

The strap buttons are not original to the bass, and it has a replacement pick guard made by Tony D. at Pickguardan. It comes shipped in its original vintage reissue silver case.
It is not a pristine case queen, but a good solid 8 out of 10, and one hell of a player. Don’t miss your chance to pick up one of Rickenbacker’s best.

Out of some 10 or 15 Rick basses I've had in the past few years, this one is the pick of the litter. $1900.00 Shipped within the USA.











Drop me a line if your interested.
__________________
Avatar club member #139 / Rickenbacker club member #188 /Ohio Bassist club #107 /Carvin club member #112 / Gallien-Krueger club #559/ Manual club #60/ Zoom club #88
  #2  
Old 08-16-2011, 02:28 PM
Jaymi's Avatar
Registered User

Endorsing Artist: Spector, Bluesman
Feedback: (58)(100%)
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
Supporting Member
It is a sweet bass whether here or on RRF!
__________________
Spector #298
Because of Spector, I am G.A.S. free!!!
www.reverbnation.com/jaymi

Endorsing Spector Basses
www.spectorbass.com
  #3  
Old 08-16-2011, 05:37 PM
Registered User
Feedback: (2)(100%)
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Mystic/North Stonington, CT
My first "real" bass was a Ricky. That one is a beaut! Best of luck with the sale!
  #4  
Old 08-17-2011, 05:46 PM
lowendblues's Avatar
Registered User
Feedback: (10)(100%)
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Midwest Ohio
Supporting Member
I guess everyone bought a Midnight Blue 4003 over at Musicians Friend?
__________________
Avatar club member #139 / Rickenbacker club member #188 /Ohio Bassist club #107 /Carvin club member #112 / Gallien-Krueger club #559/ Manual club #60/ Zoom club #88
  #5  
Old 08-17-2011, 05:57 PM
Jaymi's Avatar
Registered User

Endorsing Artist: Spector, Bluesman
Feedback: (58)(100%)
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
Supporting Member
Nope, I already have 2....THis is a really nice bass though...
__________________
Spector #298
Because of Spector, I am G.A.S. free!!!
www.reverbnation.com/jaymi

Endorsing Spector Basses
www.spectorbass.com
  #6  
Old 08-17-2011, 06:08 PM
lowendblues's Avatar
Registered User
Feedback: (10)(100%)
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Midwest Ohio
Supporting Member
Thanks for the support Jaymi !
__________________
Avatar club member #139 / Rickenbacker club member #188 /Ohio Bassist club #107 /Carvin club member #112 / Gallien-Krueger club #559/ Manual club #60/ Zoom club #88
  #7  
Old 08-19-2011, 09:23 AM
lowendblues's Avatar
Registered User
Feedback: (10)(100%)
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Midwest Ohio
Supporting Member
I'm considering partial trades.....
__________________
Avatar club member #139 / Rickenbacker club member #188 /Ohio Bassist club #107 /Carvin club member #112 / Gallien-Krueger club #559/ Manual club #60/ Zoom club #88
  #8  
Old 08-19-2011, 05:18 PM
brianeharmonjr's Avatar
Registered User
Feedback: (25)(100%)
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Indiana
Supporting Member
Someday I'll have one.
__________________
The Rickenbacker Club! #123
Ampeg Portaflex Club #255
  #9  
Old 08-20-2011, 08:16 AM
sneha1965's Avatar
Registered User
Feedback: (2)(100%)
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NOVA
Supporting Member
What are some of your trade considerations?
__________________
Official Fender Precision Bass Club # 6
Fender Jazz Bass Club # 433
Hofner Club # 26
Mike Lull Club # 25
Rickenbacker Club # 219
Hollowbody Bass Club # 236
  #10  
Old 08-24-2011, 04:23 AM
lowendblues's Avatar
Registered User
Feedback: (10)(100%)
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Midwest Ohio
Supporting Member
Quote:
Originally Posted by sneha1965 View Post
What are some of your trade considerations?
The bass is still available.

I'm looking for a bass+cash trade, maybe a nice amp head+cash trade. To be honest, I'd like to get at least $1000 cash in the deal.
__________________
Avatar club member #139 / Rickenbacker club member #188 /Ohio Bassist club #107 /Carvin club member #112 / Gallien-Krueger club #559/ Manual club #60/ Zoom club #88
  #11  
Old 08-24-2011, 05:05 AM
Registered User
Feedback: (0)(0%)
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Narvik, Norway
Beautiful Ric, but sorry, just bought a 4003 FireGlo 2007.....
__________________
Geddy Lee signature Jazz#149, Rickenbacker Club#383, Squier CV#75,Hollowbody Bass#309,Norwegianbassplayers#74, http://soundcloud.com/duke21/darkness-take-1-mid-section
  #12  
Old 08-27-2011, 04:22 AM
lowendblues's Avatar
Registered User
Feedback: (10)(100%)
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Midwest Ohio
Supporting Member
Price drop.

$1800.00 shipped CONUS.
__________________
Avatar club member #139 / Rickenbacker club member #188 /Ohio Bassist club #107 /Carvin club member #112 / Gallien-Krueger club #559/ Manual club #60/ Zoom club #88
  #13  
Old 08-28-2011, 06:08 AM
Registered User
Feedback: (1)(100%)
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
I may be interested. Would you do bring it down to 1000 for a Cort Curbow 6? It's a sexy beast...
  #14  
Old 08-28-2011, 06:39 AM
lowendblues's Avatar
Registered User
Feedback: (10)(100%)
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Midwest Ohio
Supporting Member
That'd be tough. Im pretty much a 4 string player.
__________________
Avatar club member #139 / Rickenbacker club member #188 /Ohio Bassist club #107 /Carvin club member #112 / Gallien-Krueger club #559/ Manual club #60/ Zoom club #88
  #15  
Old 08-28-2011, 06:55 AM
sneha1965's Avatar
Registered User
Feedback: (2)(100%)
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NOVA
Supporting Member
What would constitute trade bait? Lay it on us.
__________________
Official Fender Precision Bass Club # 6
Fender Jazz Bass Club # 433
Hofner Club # 26
Mike Lull Club # 25
Rickenbacker Club # 219
Hollowbody Bass Club # 236
  #16  
Old 08-28-2011, 06:56 AM
Registered User
Feedback: (1)(100%)
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Understandable, I rarely play it myself. I'm still in though. Could you do 1500? I'm a poor music student
  #17  
Old 08-28-2011, 07:51 AM
lowendblues's Avatar
Registered User
Feedback: (10)(100%)
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Midwest Ohio
Supporting Member
I am looking for a nice sunburst road worn 50's Pbass / gold guard.

I like all kinds of basses , but nobody's hit on the right combination of bass / cash yet.
__________________
Avatar club member #139 / Rickenbacker club member #188 /Ohio Bassist club #107 /Carvin club member #112 / Gallien-Krueger club #559/ Manual club #60/ Zoom club #88
  #18  
Old 08-28-2011, 10:55 AM
lowendblues's Avatar
Registered User
Feedback: (10)(100%)
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Midwest Ohio
Supporting Member
Short GAS list:

Basses:

G&L SB-2
Fender AV '62 Precision bass
Fender AV '57 Precision bass
Fender Road worn 50's Precision

Really, any kind of interesting, good playing, good sounding Precision bass.

I'm also looking to pick up an Ampeg PF-500 head.
__________________
Avatar club member #139 / Rickenbacker club member #188 /Ohio Bassist club #107 /Carvin club member #112 / Gallien-Krueger club #559/ Manual club #60/ Zoom club #88
  #19  
Old 08-28-2011, 04:46 PM
lowendblues's Avatar
Registered User
Feedback: (10)(100%)
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Midwest Ohio
Supporting Member
Sold pending payment.......
__________________
Avatar club member #139 / Rickenbacker club member #188 /Ohio Bassist club #107 /Carvin club member #112 / Gallien-Krueger club #559/ Manual club #60/ Zoom club #88
  #20  
Old 08-28-2011, 07:12 PM
Jeff Scott's Avatar
Registered User
Feedback: (11)(100%)
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Way out there!
Supporting Member
Quote:
Originally Posted by lowendblues View Post
Sold pending payment.......
__________________
With Rickenbackers we RULE the World!

For sale:
Z
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

Follow TalkBass on Twitter   Visit TalkBass on Facebook  

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:26 AM.




Copyright 2011 Talk Music Group Inc. All rights reserved.
Play guitar? Visit our new sister site TalkGuitar.com [beta]
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.12
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.