Miller Bass (Ric Bass Copy)

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Miller Bass (Ric Bass Copy)

Post by rank » Sat Feb 09, 2019 12:47 pm

My Local guitar shop has a nice looking Ric Bass copy by a company called Miller. Does anyone have any info on them? It was marked as a Japanese company & was made sometime in the 70's. It played nicely but wanted more info than they had. I would love to have a Pic style bass & this fit my budget.
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Re: Miller Bass (Ric Bass Copy)

Post by beauzooka » Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:52 pm

I have no info for you - but you should try the Rickenfakers Facebook group. I'm sure they'll be glad to help you out.

And I want pics!

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Re: Miller Bass (Ric Bass Copy)

Post by rank » Wed Feb 13, 2019 2:51 pm

Thanks. The last post on that facebook groups looks a few years old. I will see what I can find out.
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Re: Miller Bass (Ric Bass Copy)

Post by simonhpieman » Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:09 pm

If it's a bolt neck then beware. My brother got a Hondo rick (a la Peter Hook) and the bolted neck was very badly designed and the neck had essentially cracked due to being so thin at the crucial joining point.

I know a lot of these Asian instruments were made in the same places so make sure yours isn't like to fall victim to the same problem.

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Re: Miller Bass (Ric Bass Copy)

Post by rank » Thu Feb 14, 2019 3:21 pm

It's a set neck & plays fantastic.
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Re: Miller Bass (Ric Bass Copy)

Post by beauzooka » Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:28 pm

pics? :whistle:

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Re: Miller Bass (Ric Bass Copy)

Post by rank » Sun Feb 17, 2019 6:25 am

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It's a set neck & the headstock is a little shorter than an actual Ric bass. Apparently the company is out of North Carolina but I still can't find out any info as far as how much it would be worth. It plays great but I don't want to overpay for something when I have no idea how much it is worth. I know the argument, it's worth as much as you think it is & would pay for it, but you understand my meaning.
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Re: Miller Bass (Ric Bass Copy)

Post by Pacafeliz » Sun Feb 17, 2019 7:52 am

It's hot looking. If it's cheap buy it. I have a bolt on Ibanez copy from the 70s and love it! ;D
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Re: Miller Bass (Ric Bass Copy)

Post by Squirrel » Sun Feb 17, 2019 10:27 am

Looks like one of the better copies, to say the least. Be absolutely sure you want to keep it forever before buying it though, as Rickenbacker copies are even more of a pain in the ass to sell than a real Rickenbacker.

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Re: Miller Bass (Ric Bass Copy)

Post by beauzooka » Sun Feb 17, 2019 10:28 am

That looks pretty sweet! If it’s a usa one-off by Miller in NC it could be very nice quality. Under a grand hopefully.

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