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I call my Squier VMJ "Fluffbag" & My Rickenbacker "Ploppy the donkey"...

I bought a 2010 Jetglo 4003 about 3 months ago & i have to say that i adore it.Before the Ric,i was playing a Squier VM which as you know has a very slim neck & suited me just fine as i have small hands (big feet).The Ric's neck is approx 5mm wider at the nut,but i've had no problem adjusting to it at all.Mine happens to be light as a feather.The tone is something else too,growly & punchy which is perfect for what we play (Space Rock & Punk).However,they're not for everyone,but then what bass is?!! Rickenbackers seem to raise the blood pressure in people wether you love them or hate them. My best advice would be to try one out first.Spend a good hour with it.Play it sat down,standing up,upside down,inside out,...you get my drift.Never trust someone elses opinion as instruments are very personal & individual creatures...make your own mind up....If you like it,buy it...if you hate it,don't.....Simples!!

Hi all, I've recently acquired a JCM 800 guitar amp for next to nothing in terms of dosh.I just took it to the rehearsal studios & tested it through a Marshall 4X12 guitar cab...WOW,what a sound.Pure filth (in the best possible way).Exactly the sound i've been looking for...ala Lemmy!!! My 1st question is,is it perfectly ok to play my bass through it without causing any damage as long as i use a bass speaker cab?? My 2nd question is,can anybody recommend a decent & yet reasonably priced 4X10 / 4X12 cab i could use with the amp? Lastly,does anybody here play their bass through a guitar amp?? Thanks for reading!!

[quote name='BigBassBob' post='751824' date='Feb 20 2010, 02:49 PM']Hey guys, I've had a quick scan through basschat and I couldn't see a link to this. Someone from Talkbass has started making plastic bezels for Rickenbacker treble pickups designed to fill the gap that's present on basses with the pickup cover removed. [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=625211"]See here[/url]. Just thought I'd tell you guys about it, and I'm currently in the process of ordering one for my 4003 so I'll tell you how it is once it arrives Cheers, Bob[/quote] I've ordered one too.It's on it's way from the States...Gonna be 3 weeks!!

Hi all,thanks for the interest.Bass now gone to a good cause!!

Hi all, I've got a Johnny Brooke Jazz bass to give to a good home.I am rather attached to it as it was my 1st bass & my wife bought it for me,but it's sat in the corner gathering dust.It's in perfect working order,no dings or knocks to speak of.I took the scratch plate off & painted a rather good skull with a top hat & monicle on it,didn't put it back on,and i've since lost the screws.Also,i scratched "Johnny Brooke" off & replaced it with "Odd Bass" (Decals). I would rather this bass went to a youngster who is keen to learn.so if you have a budding rock star son/daughter/grandson/granddaughter,please PM me. Collection from Cheltenham,Gloucestershire. Cheers

[quote name='2x18' post='729447' date='Jan 30 2010, 08:24 AM']Rotosounds used to be the "in" strings for the Ricky bass although i use Ti Flats on mine![/quote] Thanks guys.Since i posted this i've discovered DR Hibeams...wow,great strings & complement the Duncans beautifully!! Cheers