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    harsh basses

    4000 replied to green's topic in Bass Guitars

    [quote name='green' post='801716' date='Apr 10 2010, 12:34 PM']well, i guess his treble section on the amp is faulty ;-)[/quote] Funny, I would've thought if you start eq-ing then it's no longer flat.
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    harsh basses

    4000 replied to green's topic in Bass Guitars

    A lot of this will vary between individual instruments even within the same make and model. A friend uses a 3EQMM and I wouldn't say it's especially bright set flat.
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    Congrats Matt!
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    [quote name='retroman' post='800499' date='Apr 9 2010, 07:41 AM']Yummy :wub: Mine really starts singing when playing chords, and getting up the dusty end.[/quote] That's why I play them. I haven't found anything else that sings out in anything like the same manner as you go up the neck, and for me they have the most musical and yet powerful chord sound. I've recently gone back full time to my '72 4001 and it really is my favourite bass that I've ever played by a mile (and I've played an awful lot). Certainly wouldn't be for everyone though; I know people who've played it who haven't liked it at all, which of course matters not one jot to me.
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    [quote name='silddx' post='800062' date='Apr 8 2010, 06:42 PM']Did you play it? I would have a more enjoyable experience playing the cables on the Severn Bridge than I would playing my mate's 4003.[/quote] Funny, I had the same experience playing a Warwick $$.
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    [quote name='Happy Jack' post='800039' date='Apr 8 2010, 06:01 PM']Try before you buy, guys. I love the look of the Ricky, and I've had a couple. They both had to go ... I found them heavy and uncomfortable, and I didn't like the string spacing (despite being into vintage Hofners, which have a very similar spacing). Don't get me wrong, they're GREAT basses and I still love them. I just don't enjoy playing them.[/quote] That one in Dawson's is light as a feather, nearly as light as my old '72. Great bass. Some are very heavy, some are very light, some balance perfectly, some don't, etc etc.
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    [quote name='EBS_freak' post='683086' date='Dec 13 2009, 04:49 PM']That's the most sensible thing I have read on this forum with regards to cabs for ages - it's the sum of the products that make great tone.[/quote] +1.
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    [quote name='thack' post='790686' date='Mar 30 2010, 03:23 PM']Haha. Yeah, the ibanez is a cheap backup, so it stays hidden until needed. Then it gets puked on too. Conan, i know what you mean about sperm whales!! Another thing. These SC's must weigh at least an extra kilo.[/quote] My Sei SC was one of the lightest, most comfortable basses I've ever played.
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    [quote name='Wil' post='786806' date='Mar 26 2010, 12:59 PM']All I can add is IMO, Barts really, really suck. They suck hard. In terms of sucking, they are the lamprays of the pickup world.[/quote] Depends what they're in. My old Pedulla sounded great and my current Sei does too.
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    [quote name='firstkingofleon' post='788405' date='Mar 28 2010, 11:50 AM']would i be able to get along with the rick neck and body shape after playing a squier jazz?[/quote] This is a difficult one as I learnt to play on a Rick and they've been my bass of choice pretty much ever since; I don't however get on with the Jazz shape at all (and have never been keen on the necks), hence the recent sale of my Road Worn. You'll only find out when you play it.
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    [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='785320' date='Mar 25 2010, 12:13 AM']At the end of the day it's not about cost. It's about the instrument that fits you best and makes the sound/sounds you want. For some that will be a £300 Squier Classic Vibe model and for others it will be an £5-8000 Alembic or Fodera. If you have full blown GAS, get out to the bigger bass shops and try as many as you can until you reach your own personal nirvana. [/quote] +1. A "decent" bass is simply one that works for you, which could prove to be absolutely anything.
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    [quote name='wombatboter' post='783666' date='Mar 23 2010, 04:50 PM']There's something special about Pedulla's, they really have something distinctive. They have a sort of hi-fi sound but still have warmth and a great percussiveness of their own. Hard to explain but I'm a fan.[/quote] +1. That's very like my old one, just a bit more quilty (and worn!). I'd have it in a flash; I miss my old one. One thing though..those knobs! My eyes!!! My eyes!!!
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    Er.....no. Ricks all the way for me, as I've finally realised after nearly 30 years.
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    Hey Cetera, have you ever thought of adding a Spector to that collection? Niiiiiice.........
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    [quote name='Stacker' post='778904' date='Mar 18 2010, 05:50 PM']Y'know, I played a RW Jazz against the Fender £2.3k custom shop '64 reissue and, pound 4 pound, preferred the Mexi.[/quote] I've done the same. This smokes the CS Jazz I played (although that looked unreal; relic'd LPB with matching headstock. Yum.). Now sold to a very nice man!!!!!
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    Bass is looking like it may be going....
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    Now sold

    4000 replied to jsixties's topic in Basses For Sale

    Gorgeous bass. Best of luck with the sale. I believe Paolo Nutini's bassist was using one of these when I saw them last (?) year.
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    [quote name='JTUK' post='738888' date='Feb 8 2010, 01:08 PM']The issue with strings going missing..... I tried my basses through a 15 with the horn turned down and the g string was too light coming across. I really really didn't like this and considered pick-up height. I then..of course..tried the bass with a 2x10 and no such issues at all. Now, I don't use the 15 as a standalone anyway and always have a 2x10 with horn on top but it did strike me that if all you had was a 15, then you would have to get busy with your EQ or mess around with the bass if going between speaker configs. For me, the worst config would be a 15 on its own...no one uses 18's anymore, but each to their own.[/quote] A lot of this depends what bass you're playing and what sound you're using. I've always successfully used single 15s with my Ricks which have a much more even string balance than most other basses I've played (yes, even the graphite ones). Every other bass I've owned has tended to have a bigger E but smaller A, D and G, so the disappearing upper register is a non-issue for me. I really tend to dislike horns too and the first thing I always do is turn them off.
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    [quote name='haimesy' post='777605' date='Mar 17 2010, 04:21 PM']Got a bass from Shaun recently ,great guy to deal with...best of luck with the sale.........................John[/quote] Cheers John (who's also a great guy to deal with). Let me know what you're up to! Maybe next they'll do Relics with complimentary touch-up kits.
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    [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='777039' date='Mar 17 2010, 09:30 AM']Ha ha Clarky! If I had the money atm I'd probably have a punt at this one but sadly today is not the moment Best of luck with the sale, 4000 [/quote] Thanks OTPJ! Bad timing as usual on my part.....
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    Anybody suggest a good service if shipping a non-cased but well-boxed bass to Holland?
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    4000 replied to Stacker's topic in Basses For Sale

    [quote name='Stacker' post='777167' date='Mar 17 2010, 11:38 AM']The CS I had was a cracker. Full of oomph and a lot louder than any other Rick Ive had. Am down to two 4001s now and awaiting an FG V63 from Ishibashi. Still need to shift this one.[/quote] My CSs were powerful but I wasn't happy with the tone, they didn't have the detail and openness I prefer. Lovely bass BTW! If only it had full-widths....
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    4000 replied to Stacker's topic in Basses For Sale

    I think the vermilion board on the CS gives it a different sound; I was discussing this tonight with our guitarist, who has played alongside almost every Rick I've ever owned. He feels the same; they seem harder and honkier than the V63. I know some people can't tell the difference but having had a friend play my CS and V63 and say exactly that when they sounded like chalk and cheese to me suggests I may have rather more sensitive ears. Having said that, obviously each instrument will sound somewhat different and I know people who've tried a few CSs before finding the "right" one.
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    Ok, this turned out to be an unsuccessful buy for me, bought approx 3 weeks ago brand new. Great bass, the nearest Jazz I've played (and I've played a lot) to the genuine '64 that was in the Gallery last year, and that was over £4k. As many will know I don't usually go a bundle on Jazz basses but this is as nice a one as I've played and really does capture that vintage vibe. I was sold on the looks, general feel and vintage-style tone; there's a certain job that Jazzes do very well (JPJ and Gary Thain for me!) and I fancied one in my arsenal. I a/b-d this against another Road Worn and this was far better. Sadly I convinced myself to ignore the issues I have with the forearm contour on Fenders, but a very painful rehearsal tonight, whatever height I played the bass at, has convinced me of the error of my ways and so I'm parting with it only 3 weeks in. My loss means someone will get a virtually new bass (that has been confirmed to have no issues!) at a knock-down price. Re the "no issues" thing above; when I bought it and got it home it turned out there was an issue with the trussrod, which was maxed out. It immediately went back to Fender who changed the neck and did a full set up (and apparently a light fret dress) on it. Everything is fine now; neck straight as a die. Comes with gigbag & documents (which haven't even been opened). Looking for £699 firm, and not really looking for trades with the possible exception of something interesting Rickenbacker-wise (with cash difference from me). Here are some pics:
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    4000 replied to Stacker's topic in Basses For Sale

    [quote name='cocco' post='769476' date='Mar 9 2010, 05:32 PM']That's a fair point. I would really love to own this bass. But if I'm spending that kind of money I'm gonna wanna play it first and it's the best part of a day away. I've never played a ric as early as this. Not that I've ever disliked one either but it's big money. But f*** me this is nice [/quote] FWIW I've had about 9 Ricks and for me the earlier ones are best. Never got on with my 2xCSs or my V63 as well as my '72 and '73 4001 basses and my old '73 4000. The '99 (?) 4003s8 was pretty killer though.
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