Greco Ric Copy - Bite or No?

[OPBASSMAN1994]

I want a Ric, but I also want to get an upright. I also would enjoy the chance to mod a ric without having to worry about modding a 2K instrument. (Badass II bridge, anybody? )

Here's the link:

Greco RB700N Japanese Old Used Electric Bass L76 | eBay



So here's the question: Bite or No Bite?

 

[CrankenStein]

for that cheap i would.

 

[MEKer]

pretty nice lookin' !!

 

[EagleMoon]

There's still 7 days on the auction, so doubtful it'll stay that low. These basses are supposedly fairly decent from what I've heard.

 

[AtomicPunk]

Those are very good, among the best of the copies. It IS still a copy, but I'd hit that.

 

[gtvrb]

Ouch. $140 shipping. That seems really steep.

 

[Webtroll]

Now what happens when someone beats you on the bid and posts that same bass as an NBD? Sad times.

 

[arsie]

Ouch. $140 shipping. That seems really steep.

The seller is in Japan.

 

[bunnykeeper]

Greco is a well-known and respected brand in Japan. Used Grecos in good condition seem to go for quite a bit.

 

[leegreenman]

It's probably going to be pretty expensive by the end of the auction. Looks very nice though.

 

[Flat Eric]

I want a Ric, but I also want to get an upright. I also would enjoy the chance to mod a ric without having to worry about modding a 2K instrument. (Badass II bridge, anybody? )

Here's the link:

Greco RB700N Japanese Old Used Electric Bass L76 | eBay



So here's the question: Bite or No Bite?

Hi. Hope this may help you.

I think this is a PMB800 - I've got one and it is VERY nice!

PMB - Paul McCartney Bass.

See here. Flat Eric's Bass & Guitar Collection: Ibanez 2459B Destroyer and a Greco "Rickenfaker". . . . .

I have two other Ric "Tributes" both Aria, which are also nice but not as nice as the Greco.

Cheers.

 

[ejaggers]

You want a Ric copy? Here you go: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

 

[Jools4001]

Greco's are one of the best Ric copies. With due respect to those Indie basses, the Greco knocks them into a cocked hat with respect to their accuracy and construction. There really isn't much that sets them apart from a genuine Ric except that the body wings thickness is made up from two pieces of wood laminated together, the pups are obviously different and some of the dimensions vary slightly from my '73 4001 but otherwise....

 

[OPBASSMAN1994]

So if it stays within my range, go for it?

140 dollar shipping is a steep.....

 

[kcole4001]

It probably won't reach the end of the auction, RIC will have ebay shut it down Monday morning.
If it had a BIN, now would be the time to use it.

Nice looking 'S' model copy. I never knew they copied the S models (non deluxe models: no binding, mono out, dot position markers) until recently.

 

[12stringbassist]

Good luck. Looks nice.

Dunno if Ric can shut down an auction from Japan, but I'd message him for contact details in case the auction DOES get pulled.

 

[chris1125]

Can an auction for a 30 year old bass get shut down? Anyways, if that bass stays in your price range I would jump on it, looks really nice. I've always wanted a Rick but never had the cash for even a cheap copy! If you get it, be sure to post pictures and videos and what not, I am very curiouse as to how this sounds.

 

[MOTORHEADBANGER]

I'd go for it. The Greco and Univox Ric copies were the best as far as being accurate to the real thing. The Greco copies are one of the few that have the feel and sound of an actual 70's 4001.

 

[s_mcsleazy]

with that shipping price id say your max bid should be $350

 

[My name is Mudd]

I'd do it, but I wouldn't go above $450 or so shipped. That's just me, tho.