Somebody stop me!!!!

drbassman · December 10, 2013, 12:20:47 PM

There's an 80's Hamburg model that I am nanoseconds away from buying. I have always wanted one of these and I know it's not worth $1200, but I still want one. Geez.........

ilan · December 10, 2013, 12:23:17 PM

They are good workhorses.

Dave W · December 10, 2013, 07:31:09 PM

Have you played it? The handful of 2000 series I've played had necks that were too wide feeling for me, not that I ever measured one. I know you're not a fan of larger necks.

They may be workhorses but the tone is not what most people would consider Rick tone.

drbassman · December 10, 2013, 08:00:24 PM

Sounds like good info. The nut is 1.5", so at least the width seems OK. Fortunately, I had to drive to a consulting job tonight and after 3 hours of snow and sleet, I've sobered up. I'm gonna resist this urge. Thanks guys. If it were really cheap, I'd grab it just because.

ilan · December 11, 2013, 03:14:16 AM

And how about this 1993 maple board double-bound 2060 El Dorado -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1993-RICKENBACKER-2060-EL-DORADO-BASS-/171192961016?pt=Guitar&hash=item27dbe547f8

drbassman · December 11, 2013, 05:20:49 AM

Oh my, I didn't see that one. It's much nicer than the Hamburg. Very tempting...........I'm a sucker for black vintage basses with binding. Well, almost vintage.

godofthunder · December 11, 2013, 09:28:40 AM

Glad you talked yourself out of it. I view them as a curiosity not much more but if the collector in you has to have one then by all means get one. The ones I have played left me flat. I didn't like the feel, sound or looks of the thing. I'd take a nice EB3 anyday. For that kind of cash I'd just go out and buy a new 4003.

Dave W · December 11, 2013, 02:40:33 PM

Quote from: drbassman on December 10, 2013, 08:00:24 PM
Sounds like good info. The nut is 1.5", so at least the width seems OK. Fortunately, I had to drive to a consulting job tonight and after 3 hours of snow and sleet, I've sobered up. I'm gonna resist this urge. Thanks guys. If it were really cheap, I'd grab it just because.

IIRC the nut width was 1 3/4". Wide with medium thickness front to back.

Quote from: drbassman on December 11, 2013, 05:20:49 AM
Oh my, I didn't see that one. It's much nicer than the Hamburg. Very tempting...........I'm a sucker for black vintage basses with binding. Well, almost vintage.

I hate to be a wet blanket but I predict you'll be sorry.

drbassman · December 12, 2013, 12:40:55 PM

Nope, not THAT tempted! I appreciate all of the input and advice! I have other plans for my spare change, but I do like the looks of the bound models. Thanks for the help guys.

gearHed289 · December 13, 2013, 08:46:54 AM

Is this the first time our little community has talked someone OUT of buying something?

But I agree - those 2000 and 3000 series basses are a little over-priced because they say Rickenbacker on the headstock. Just my opinion. I know there are people that really like them.

Jeff Scott · December 30, 2013, 11:11:38 PM

I have a 2030GF with a great feeling neck: 1 5/8" nut, 2 3/8" spacing at the bridge, the neck feel is close to that of my March '73 4001, perhaps a bit thicker, but nothing like some of the later fat necks in some years. The HB-2 pickups are very much Rick-like with a bit more aggression available from them. These are sleeper basses, really.

drbassman · December 31, 2013, 07:15:47 AM

Quote from: gearHed289 on December 13, 2013, 08:46:54 AM
Is this the first time our little community has talked someone OUT of buying something?

But I agree - those 2000 and 3000 series basses are a little over-priced because they say Rickenbacker on the headstock. Just my opinion. I know there are people that really like them.

Probably!

LoEndMaestro · January 06, 2014, 03:21:50 PM

I have a '78 3001 that is actually my favorite Rick of the three I own. The prices have shot up though....

I paid just a few dead presidents for it in the mid 90s.