Is this guy a schmo, or is it just me ?
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Date: 2008-06-03, 2:35PM PDT
I'm selling my Midnight-Blue Rickenbacker 4003 bass that I bought new out of the box at Long & McQuade. I saw it coming out of the packing box and can assure you that it hasn't been played by anyone else than me. I think I bought it about 1.5 years ago, but I'll have to check. It's a beautiful bass in mint condition without one scratch, dent, or play-mark on it. I think the only scratch is a minor one on the hardshell case. I've played it less than 10 hours in total and have all original brochures, etc.. Personally I think Midnight-Blue is the best colour - more distinctive than the black, but not so in-your-face as the jet-glo.
What's wrong with it? Nothing if you like the feel of a Rickenbacker. I've got smaller hands and find the neck a bit wide for me; especially at the nut. As well, I'm more of a pick player and like to anchor my hand on the bridge; I can't get used to the pickup cover over the bridge pickup. If you play with your fingers you won't have any problem. Other than this, it's got the classic Rickenbacker rock/blues tone. If it wasn't for the feel of the bass, I'd keep it, but what's the point of keeping something you're not comfortable playing? I'm going to replace it with a Fender American Deluxe Precision Bass.
Long & McQuade is asking $2,025 plus GST&PST for a new one, which translates to $2,268 taxes in. You'll also have to wait about 6 months, which is what I waited for my bass, as Rickenbacker is often in a backorder situation. I'm pretty firm on $1,900 (about $368 savings) for a "good-as-new" model, but I can be open as well. These babies are like Porsche's; they seem to really keep their value pretty well.
* Location: Burnaby
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