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Should I get the rickenbacker?

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PMC89

May 1, 2006
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New Jersey
#1
Found a guy with a 'GrayGlo' Rickenbacker from September 07...

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He's asking about $1645.00 shipped.

Thing is, I'm not a professional... I'm a college business student with an already expensive hobby and a local bar/small party playing band...

Do I buy it? Is it collectible and potentially a good investment as well as a great instrument? And how is resale, would I be able to quickly sell it again for close to what I bought it for?

-Paul
 
#3
Buy it! You won't lose money and that bass is potentially a collectable because not that many Greyglo's were shipped. Some people who had ordered Jetglos had these show up unexpectedly. I think if I recall it was a finish that Ric tried on a limited basis with no plans for future use. Someone that knows more might be able to clarify that though.
 
#4
that's pretty hot, no idea how collectable it will become. ricks aren't particularly rare and off color ones aren't common but not very rare. i'd only buy it if i wanted a rick, could afford it and liked the color.
 
#7
I would say go for it, but... are you going to charge it? Or pay cash for it? If you charge it, how long will it take you to pay it off? And then what would the bottom line be? If you buy it with cash, you can get those dollars back if you decide to sell it.
 
#10
whoapower said:
I would say go for it, but... are you going to charge it? Or pay cash for it? If you charge it, how long will it take you to pay it off? And then what would the bottom line be? If you buy it with cash, you can get those dollars back if you decide to sell it.
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Most definitely no going to charge it. I have the money... and then some.

I am also lucky enough to be going to school on a substantial scholarship, so my bills are rather low, as well.

I currently love the sound of my ibanez with Darkstars... but the neck has many dead/buzzing spots, and the bridge/tuners are slowly starting to go. I could use a solid instrument for my future in bass playing. And rick's sound better than my bass too...

-Paul
 
#11
GrayGlo? That's a rare find plus that's a decent price! I'd say buy it. Owning a Rick has two great standpoints:

1)Great playing/sounding instrument(Once you get used to its oddities)
2)A superb investment :]
 
#13
Since you are in school I would check out your debt/ loan situation first and see if you can afford it....that is alot of $$$$ for someone in college....when I was in college, i had a $300 bass (not trying to sound like a "dad" - but I am).....if you think you can afford it without stressing out your finances go for it...

PS - I am really thinking about this since my son is going to college next fall and I am trying to think of him in this situation....
 
#18
I bought my Rickenbacker for $1,300 in 2006. It's now 2008 and they went up 500$.... that's a sick investment if you ask me! :]


If you are not convinced yet but some reason, check out the sounds the Rick can push on my Myspace!!
 

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