andysleigh

hi all

iv had this intermittent screaching problem with my RD artist, it happens when ever the bright mode is engaged.

any thoughts as to why it does this
 

On 24/01/2019 at 18:33, BassApprentice said:

Some in the flesh photos from NAMM 

oh baby!

On 10/11/2017 at 19:02, clivem said:

While I really like the RD "shape", I've heard stories about the weight of the originals. And this re-issue, with the maple body.... I'm smelling a 12lb bass!!!! We'll find out as soon as sweetwater get 'em in stock and weigh one, I 'spose.

to be honest i think my original is 11lbs but i love the weight, it sits there and i play it,  it doesnt move, it doesnt feel like a cheap piece of wood,  its perfect

the more i look at it the more it makes me annoyed that gibson cant put a little bit of effort into making something i little special or different.

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I like the black one, any mention of prices yet?
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1500 euros, so like 1300/1400 quid

good to see them back,
my gripes tho-
-rosewood fretboard looks bad on both, a maple of the natural, and ebony on the black would be much better. but i guess they are money saving
- stock pickups used on the EB bass and thunderbird 2015, they look crap
- the preamp is probably nothing special.
- the knobs looks out of place, but thats easily changed.

iv never really been a fan of the small headstock they use at the moment tho, doesnt looks right.

want
gotta have a backup for mine!

Hi all

I cant find much about these heads. They seem quite rare.

Can anybody tell me if they are any good?

My svt 450 went pop recently.

Cheers

when i was 14 i scored a gibson g3 off german ebay for £350.

stupidly a year or so later i swapped it at a shop for a burns bison.... huge mistake!

but 3 years or so ago i saw it on ebay in this country and just had to buy it back, even tho it was twice what i paid before.
and sadly the original hard case had disappeared down the line.

i found the bloke who owned it between me owning it, on youtube, as he put a few vids up with it, but he hasnt logged in for years, and thus not replied to any messages.

you could try and find an epiphone classic pro thunderbird,
Its got gibbo pickups, and the body and neck are gibson style.

so you pretty much getting a gibson for a 3rd of the price.
maybe that would even leave you with enough to buy a PJ as well!

so much want

so i spend most of my time looking like side show bob

supprised its still not sold!
1500 is a good price for that condition.
got one, and would buy another, if i had the money...

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Just out of curiosity are there any steam engine enthusiasts on here, or just me?

I've not been lucky enough to play at GDSF yet but regularly attend as an exhibitor
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quilty!

pretty damn snazzy

any sound bites?

My RD artist is the best thing i bought.
cuts through the mix really well, feels nice to play, is comfortable, and looks badass.
theres usually someone who comments on it or its sound.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tL1uZt61MI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tL1uZt61MI[/url]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYBlE0TOBks[/media]

i have a feeling it may fit in this.
the dimensions are ok.
and its open inside, not shaped

[url="http://www.flightcasewarehouse.co.uk/music/typeproducts2.asp?id=7646-3980"]http://www.flightcas...sp?id=7646-3980[/url]

dno bout the quality tho.
My epiphone t bird case is basically falling to bits after light use since january.
gotta love that super thin chinese ply

Hey guys

our band is going to italy to play some gigs in august, and i want to take my gibson RD
Given its age im reluctant to take it in its old hard case, especially going by sleazyjet

are there any general cases on the market that it might fit in?
Maybe one that could be sued for my tbird, and G3 as well?

It wont fit a tbird case BTW.

cheers

Krist RD artist here

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee6xkwVucIE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee6xkwVucIE[/url]

Iv only played one in andertons but it was great.

it seems to be good when krist plays it live.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xvz259_paul-mccartney-feat-nirvana-cut-me-some-slack-snl-12-15-12_music#.UQArtR0zxGk

ebay a micrometer.

older the better!
i have plenty of old tools when i do model engineering. and they are always far superior to anything you buy new

digital calliper is usually accurate to 0.001", providing you have zero'd it properly

i dont consider myself a proper bassist, so reading all this makes me depressed.
i dont think il make any suggestions to my band mates

below the bollocks

i just find it more comfortable, and easier to 'rock out'.

age of aquarius, from 2:17 where it changes tempo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjxSCAalsBE