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NBD: Greco PMB-800!

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by MaryMary, Jul 16, 2021.

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  1. Jul 16, 2021 #1
    MaryMary

    MaryMary

    Jan 12, 2020
    Planet Earth
    I found a great deal locally on a Greco PMB-800 vintage 1986! This is a Japanese copy of the Rickenbacker 4001, specifically the one used by Paul McCartney (thus "PMB", or Paul McCartney bass). So far, it's amazing!

    It sure sounds like the Ric to me. The price was $800! Not too shabby.

    Greco PMB800 bass.jpg
     
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  2. Aug 5, 2021 #2
    D.M.N.

    D.M.N. (O)))) Supporting Member

    Oct 6, 2008
    Los Angeles, CA
    I've been hankering for another vintage style Rick ever since I sold my 4001v63, saw one of these pop up recently, and though not quite as good of a deal, might need to nab it!
     
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  3. Aug 5, 2021 #3
    LadyLoveStingRay5

    LadyLoveStingRay5

    Jul 17, 2004
    Congrats !! I know you’ve been desiring a Ric and I’m glad you found something that you like. Looks good on your avatar next to that buttercream Jazz . :hyper:​
     
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  4. Aug 5, 2021 #4
    A9X

    A9X Inactive

    Dec 27, 2003
    Congrats.

    I had one maybe a decade ago. It was a great bass and somewhere around 20-25% of the cost of a factory Ric but just as good.

    Greco 4001 body 1.JPG
     
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  5. Aug 8, 2021 #5
    MaryMary

    MaryMary

    Jan 12, 2020
    Planet Earth
    I love this bass! It sounds great, plays great. Super happy with it!

    Thanks, LDT!

    It's an amazing bargain, I think.
     
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  6. Aug 8, 2021 #6
    LadyLoveStingRay5

    LadyLoveStingRay5

    Jul 17, 2004
    Are you going with rounds or flats ?
     
  7. Aug 8, 2021 #7
    MaryMary

    MaryMary

    Jan 12, 2020
    Planet Earth
    It has rounds on it now... but I have flats ready to put on at some point. I generally prefer flats, but I wanted to see if the rounds grew on me.
     
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  8. Aug 8, 2021 #8
    LadyLoveStingRay5

    LadyLoveStingRay5

    Jul 17, 2004
    Leon Sylvers = great Ric w/ flats tone. :headphone:
     
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  9. Aug 9, 2021 #9
    D.M.N.

    D.M.N. (O)))) Supporting Member

    Oct 6, 2008
    Los Angeles, CA
    After reading some more and seeing your post, I pulled the trigger and am waiting for this one to ship out from Japan! Ended up around $720 before shipping, not bad in my mind! My Greco Thunderbird II is top notch, so I imagine this one will be as well. With what I saved on this instead of getting another Rick, I think I may be able to pick up another Japanese Rick clone too, with checker binding I happened upon!

     
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  10. Aug 10, 2021 #10
    MaryMary

    MaryMary

    Jan 12, 2020
    Planet Earth
    Sweet! Great deal. The funky gig bag doesn't provide that much protection, just FYI, so you might want to get a different case/bag.
     
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