Robin Ranger Bass

Droombolus · July 25, 2010, 03:11:36 AM

Anybody out there who ownes one, other than me ?

Highlander · July 25, 2010, 06:26:14 AM

Another Dutchman... Welcome... (Chris and Rob have a lot to answer for... that includes me too, mind you...

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Not heard of these... their site is a little awkward to negotiate but here's a forum link for aficionados...

http://www.robinlovers.com/forum/

Only link from a quick dip had only one post for a bass, and that was an enquiry into other users, too... I can only presume that they are scarce...?

MikeyB5 · July 25, 2010, 08:19:27 AM

I saw one on Craigslist today in Chicago. The guy wants $650 for it.

Droombolus · July 25, 2010, 08:29:17 AM

@Kenny:

Thanks and Yup. Robin stopped making basses some 15 years ago. Thank for the link but, of course

, I've been a member for some years.

@Mikey:

I've been looking for a new home for my Ranger but at USD 650 she'll never leave, I'd rather store her .......

Dave W · July 25, 2010, 06:53:14 PM

I've played one once in a store, very nice. All Robin Guitars I've played are nice. But they don't hold resale value. They just aren't that well known. The $650 price sounds about right for the US market.

Lightyear · July 25, 2010, 08:17:57 PM

Robin Guitars is here in Houston and they offer a factory tour once a month. I keep telling myself I'm going to make the tour

Droombolus · July 26, 2010, 01:39:24 AM

Quote from: Dave W on July 25, 2010, 06:53:14 PM
I've played one once in a store, very nice. All Robin Guitars I've played are nice. But they don't hold resale value. They just aren't that well known. The $650 price sounds about right for the US market.

Well such is life I guess but a Ranger, even a player, should be worth a lot more than that. It's a great bass, it's been my main axe for the last 2 years of my semi-pro phase and I've used her as a player for just about every project-band and subsitution job I've played since. Over the last year I've been switching to shorties, due a moped accident I had some 6 years ago the dexterity of the ol' fingers ain't what it used to be, and I hate to see her just standing and collecting dust in my rack. But at USD 650 it would feel like giving her away........... $:-\$

briscojames · November 19, 2010, 09:06:26 AM

Hey I'd be interested if you wanted to sell that Robin!

Droombolus · November 19, 2010, 11:09:33 AM

Yes I could part with it. Problem is she's a player, not a collectors piece and I won't sell for today's market value because she's worth more than that IMO. But if you've got a serious offer to make please PB me.

briscojames · December 22, 2010, 11:17:19 AM

Ild love to make an offer but don't want to insult you. It would definately get played on a regular basis in a couple of bands I play in. Can you give me an idea what you might take for it? Thanks!

Droombolus · December 23, 2010, 11:17:44 AM

A lot can happen in just over a month......... I had to sell off my cherished Custom Shop Fender 51 model P because my left hand just couldn't take the enormous neck anymore without cramping up for two days. That left me with only 3 long-scale basses of which the Ranger has the fastest and thinnest neck by far. It's probably the long-scale I can use the longest without any problems, so I have had to rethink my options and came to the conclusion I'd be a fool to part with the Robin at this stage. I'm sorry ........