Ric-style 6er?!

[Hamlet7768]

I still can't quite believe my eyes.

I was admiring the Bassmods K6 bass in sunburst and how it merges vintage Jazz Bass ideas with the modernity of the six strings and the soapbar pickups, then I started wondering if there was a Rickenbacker like that, as I love the Ric look and Ric sound.

And lookie what I found...

I'm not sure if it's sacrilegious or awesome. But I knew Talkbass had to know. And the only other thread I could find dated back to 2011 and the link in the OP had 404'd. I could go for one in the classic JetGlo or a burgundy like Cliff Burton's bass.

 

[TinyE]

Looks awesome. I found this link...
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/has-anybody-tried-bassurgery-189605/

 

[ICM]

This is actually very tastefully done. Looks really cool.

 

[Spectrum]

Reading through Paul Boyer's awesome book I found out that RIC once made their own version of the Fender Bass VI.

http://www.3dentourage.com/425/4005.htm

It's a 4005/6:

 

[Hamlet7768]

Looks awesome. I found this link...
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/has-anybody-tried-bassurgery-189605/

Looks like the site doesn't exist.

 

[dwjazz54]

I was expecting some unbearable monstrosity but...that looks like a really beautiful instrument. Would love to hear it!

 

[smcd]

I was expecting some unbearable monstrosity but...that looks like a really beautiful instrument.

+1

 

[Hamlet7768]

I heard back from the maker. He still has it, won't make another, will let it go for "5000". I'm assuming that's pounds, considering he's in the UK. That makes it...$8241.

 

[Jaco Taco]

It's one of my dreams to get a custom 6-string Ric copy made for me by somebody... and I'll get it one day.

 

[Ric5]

Bassurgery 6 4001/4003

 

[Engine207]

I'm not an ERB guy, but that's schweeet!

 

[Ragoo]

Absolutely beautiful. I think the rainbow silks are also a really nice touch.

 

[bwoodman]

That's nice! Is there a 5 string version?

 

[Hamlet7768]

Not by that maker, but I'm sure Ric5 can help you out...

 

[Ric5]

I bet the guys who made the 6 can make a 5 or a 4.

 

[Hamlet7768]

I bet the guys who made the 6 can make a 5 or a 4.

I contacted the maker, and it doesn't sound like he's interested. He said he isn't going to make another 6er, to be fair, but I don't think Bassurgery is an extant company.

 

[Hobobob]

That bass is sweet! I bet you could find another builder that could make something similar, but it may cost you....

 

[smcd]

That bass is sweet! I bet you could find another builder that could make something similar, but it may cost you....

Considering this bass costs $8,231, the price from another builder can only be better.

 

[LakeEffect]

That is soooo cool!

 

[M0ses]

I imagine sourcing that bridge is like, half the cost. LOL