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Gear Discussion Forums => Rickenbacker Basses => Topic started by: ilan on May 24, 2012, 09:36:26 AM

Title: Experimental new model?
Post by: ilan on May 24, 2012, 09:36:26 AM

This pic was posted to the official Ric FB page. Between the Ruby 12-string and what looks like a "480LK" guitar, is a bass with a 325-style body, unfinished.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/530272_291135667636758_235019996581659_657704_937812742_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Experimental new model?
Post by: ilan on May 24, 2012, 09:38:46 AM

Speaking of experiments, they also posted a pic of a new inlay material that looks like the old "crushed pearl".

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/p480x480/522308_291136347636690_235019996581659_657705_741632135_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Experimental new model?
Post by: Dave W on May 24, 2012, 11:48:38 AM

You know a 325 bass would sell well if the price was comparable to a 4003.

Title: Re: Experimental new model?
Post by: gearHed289 on May 25, 2012, 07:47:05 AM

Wow, first thing - I can't believe they glued those Lemmy wings to a lefty guitar neck!

The bass is kind of interesting. I'd actually like to see a short scale 650 style bass with HB1s. Or dual toaster option.  ;D  That would kill with flats!

Title: Re: Experimental new model?
Post by: Dave W on May 25, 2012, 11:35:03 AM

Quote from: gearHed289 on May 25, 2012, 07:47:05 AM

Wow, first thing - I can't believe they glued those Lemmy wings to a lefty guitar neck!

Maybe it's a reversed righty like the beloved 4001c64.  :P

Title: Re: Experimental new model?
Post by: 4005 on May 27, 2012, 11:57:37 PM

I'm guessing that's a unfinshed 3001, however the HS has a wave, Hmmm,,

Title: Re: Experimental new model?
Post by: drbassman on May 28, 2012, 02:46:18 AM

I'm not holding my breath!