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Excellent choice of music and bass Tony, not too bothered about the looks just the sound really. John

Thank you

[quote name='Marvin' post='1337809' date='Aug 12 2011, 03:52 PM']Welcome to the forum.[/quote]

Thanks for that guys,much appreciated. Just looked at the Retrovibe on u tube, looks quite good. Any other suggestions/ideas keep them coming. John

[quote name='Pbassman' post='1337717' date='Aug 12 2011, 02:53 PM']Welcome...I was a late starter (late forties) and now playing in S.Wales cover band Turner Street Crash. Enjoy it, it is great fun. I have an '83 Ricky 4001 in Fireglow (among my 15 basses) - nice guitar but couldn't play it on gigs as it is uncomfortable and I think the tone is a biut too trebly for the Free/Bad Co songs that seem to dominate the set ('77 Precision does the trick). Once played an Indie Ricky copy which wasn't bad in feel but couldn't vouch for tone - it looked good, was light.[/quote]

Hi Everyone, Just thought I would say hello, from not so sunny Stoke On Trent. I am 54 and just setting out on the bass.........well they say its never too late to learn. I was given an old Honer bass and seem to be enjoying myself. I would like peoples opinions as to getting myself a decent bass. My main music preference is Yes and in particular Chris Squire. As I cannot afford a 4001 Ricky, what bass and amp on a reasonable budget could achieve something like the sound of a Ricky. I realise that the strings are also a factor. We thats it,I look forward to getting more info through the forum but in the meantime any imput would be appreciated Cheers John