hiram.k.hackenbacker

I can't see MK arguing that Mr.G is The Godfather of slap.

More photo's [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/112692-rickenbacker-porn/page__st__80"]here[/url].

[quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1338315833' post='1672674'] Congratulations! and very nice indeed. I can spot 3 pups, but only two knobs and one switch. How do the electrics work? [/quote] Thank you. I've had some time to have a little play now. The switch is a three-way. The down position is the bridge pick-up, middle is all three pick-up's and up is the middle and neck pick-up's together. The knobs are volume and tone, but I have to say that tone selector has a huge sweep on it. Because of the way the pick-up's are mounted, you also get three comfortable thumb rests to vary the tone again. I'm quite chuffed.

After a long long wait, I finally took possession of the 4004LK today. I think I may have to dust off the cobwebs from the old V8 and put this through it's paces. I'll put some more photo's up in the Rickenbacker Porn thread later. I'm off to make some noise. [center] [/center]

Now [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RICKENBACKER-4080-DOUBLENECK-1980-WHITE-EXCELLENT-CONDITION-OHSC-RARE-/140762089213?pt=Guitar&hash=item20c61306fd"]these[/url], you do not see very often.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1338071945' post='1669395'] They have a letter from Larry Taylor, and videos are available on youtube etc for all to see. I've seen those videos though, and I think its a different bass, there is a distinctive mark on the one at Woody, and it ain't on the bass listed?? [/quote] Good enough for me. Rick smells a rat. 'nuff said.

Sorry, yes that the one.

I'm sure others more knowledgable than I will correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems to me, for it's condition, this seems quite reasonably priced. However, surely the seller would stand to get more for it if they actually revealed who the celebrity owner was whilst the auction was live? Unless the seller has no provenance, then the information is worthless, so why mention it. Link posted by bassicinstinct below.

If memory serves correctly, I think this particular bass was one of a trio 4004LK's that were ordered by PM Blues in the USA. I believe it is the one on the left in this photo. PM Blues were asking $12,500 per bass, although I think the one in the middle may have been more as it was one of the first in the series and has different pick-up placement.

Yes, quite. I've seen quite a few of these and the darkness of the oiling varies quite widely across their numbers. I'm not so keen on those as heavy as this. It kind of ruins the shadow effect of the relief.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1336926120' post='1652823'] Thank God for that!! [/quote] I expect quite a few similar comments. The ultimate Marmite bass perhaps?

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230790211682?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649"]These[/url] don't come around too often.

Yes, I'd like to get a gold one with black lettering.

There is just something about the colour of that fretboard that blends so nicely with the body colour.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130683250576&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123 I've been playing my 'Ray's pretty much exclusively lately and only rarely go back to my Jazz, but this one ticks all my boxes. YOB, no holes for the ashtray, bound neck, a fraction of the price of an original, lovely colour and shiny shiny! Thankfully I can't pop over there and pick it up personally.

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1334663662' post='1619282'] PM'd [/quote] Thanks matey. I've sent a PM as per your suggestion.

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1334663418' post='1619274'] Theres a few companies that can make scratchplates from a template supplied, I believe its the same material so maybe thats worth a search on google...? Of course if you want something branded you'll have to go to OEM, some of them will make you prove that you own the genuine article, but without the trademarked TRC I don't see how this will be possible [/quote] Thanks for the info. I have the original TRC. The one I would like made is the same shape, but with different wording, so I don't think I'll be treading on anyone's toes as far as trademarks are concerned. One does have to be particularly careful about these things. Apparently.

Bit of a long shot this, but do any of you know of anyone who could make up custom TRC for me. I wouldn't want to bring myself to the attention of a particularly vigilant CEO by giving specific details of the bass/TRC required, but I am sure the discerning bassists amongst you will figure where I am coming from. Let me know details of any can do guys or gals. Thank You.

I can't remember who posted it or where the thread is even, but someone put this guy up doing the riff for Good Times, which is decent enough. I looked at his other stuff and picked this up which has kept me occupied on and off for the best part of a week. Having finally nailed it I thought I would share. I'm also loving the sound and look of that Lakland. Yummy. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0myREyGO7JM&list=FLMz_DrfEXaYwvga_ZJUfJVw&feature=mh_lolz"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0myREyGO7JM&list=FLMz_DrfEXaYwvga_ZJUfJVw&feature=mh_lolz[/url]

Thank you one and all for the time and thought put into your replies. I am now fairly determined that I owe it to myself to try the Big Twin. I just have to decide which amp I'm going to get to go with it...

[quote name='Toasted' timestamp='1331549967' post='1574431'] Don't you have a Trace V8? [/quote] Yes, I do. It's a hefty bugger though. It weighs more than the Big Twin!

Having read all the technical information on the Barefaced site and had time to digest it over the past few days, I am now wondering which amp would be best to pair with the Big Twin? An Orange Terror, the new Matamp (as and when it is released) or something else entirely? I've never been much of a gear head regarding amps.& cabs. Basses I'm OK on, but not so much the other end of the lead, so any pointers gratefully received.

Thanks for the information guys. Having spent all afternoon reading the information on the Barefaced website and then having a look at Matamp, I think I'm going to sit it out for a little while longer. I'm now really interested to see what comes of the new head from Matamp.

I'm just throwing this out there hoping that I may be able to pick up a couple of pointers and maybe avoid any obvious pitfalls. I have had two "occurrences" this week that if I'd just sat back and not hurried, everything would have panned out better. So, rather than jumping in with both feet.... I want to change my rig to something a little more powerful. Whilst considering my options I find myself gravitating towards Orange. The amps seem very simple to use (light on knobs and buttons). Does anyone have any Terror Bass horror stories? Do I go for the 500 or the 1000? Whichever I go for, which cabs do I get? Do I go Orange amp and cab or cab from another manufacturer? I see Orange are phasing out the SP410 which looked to be quite a nice match for a Terror Bass amp. Are they planning on replacing it with something else? If I go Orange cab do I get the SP210 or SP212? Any advice you guys could give would be gratefully received.

[quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1330806468' post='1563347'] You'll only order it online when you get home [/quote] [quote name='blackmn90' timestamp='1330806779' post='1563357'] the best deal i noticed was a Yamaha TRB-5 with over 1k off the RRP!!!!!!! Watch out for the ridiculously priced cafe bit! Theres a tesco's on the way which i advise going to first [/quote] That's the thing, if I see something I like at a discount price, it's going to be hard to resist as I wouldn't get the same deal ordering online when I get back home. Plus, I do like a good haggle.