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Now that he's died, (rickenbacker content)

I believe there is a 4004LK listed on Reverb... ouch my bank account just cringed. As for his personal basses, I'm sure his son will either keep or loan them out for display around the world. I wouldn't be surprised if one will hang on the wall at the Rainbow bar & grill. I guess we'll see what happens...
 
I'm thinking it would be pretty rad if Lemmy's bass got together with Chris Squire's bass and had a party. Maybe they could invite Paul McCartney's bass as well. Perhaps even Geddy Lee's bass would stop by.

Whoever threw the party would wind up with a bunch of Mikro Basses. We are talking about Lemmy's bass after all.
 
I watched a doco recently where i think he said he wanted the laurel n hardy theme tune played at the funeral. think it was called something like "live hard die old"

not sure if anyone ever asked him what he wanted done with the bass but i assume he would've replied with something like "ill be dead, I could't give a f*&%". or "I hope it goes on tour with a rock band and is around a lot of coke booze and naked ladies". most likely just "F*&^ off"

I believe you have successfully channeled the spirit of Mr Kilmister.
 
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Lemmy has two sons and was always pragmatic about things. He knew people loved him. I can see where people are upset but please don't project, it was a conversation starter. I will forever miss his charm and talent. He is Lemmy, it would be appropriate for one to go into the Rainbow, or the Hall of Fame. He has a giant collection of Nazi memorabilia that may be auctioned off or split as well. Godspeed, he and Ronnie Dio were some of the very coolest people I have met in the industry.
 
I don't find it at all creepy. Early bird and all that sort of stuff...

Anyone who is genuinely interested and waits an "appropriate" amount of time would likely end up at the back of a very long line. With likely little to no chance at owning it other than at auction. And if that person is a genuine fan, why would wanting a bass be creepy? They loved the man.