karlfer

Thanks fella's, I think it's simplicity helps it's looks and it certainly helps it's playability. Really only did this because it may help somebody else scratch a Rickenbacker itch

The sort of is I've had it 3 weeks, 6 gigs but not had the chance to say anything. Got this off Ash, through Gumtree although we were unaware until eventually the penny dropped. So, it's a Rick Jim , but not as we know it. They are a new model by Rick standards, they've only been out 21 years I picked it up on a Thurs night, we had back to back gigs on the Fri/Sat. At the end of the Sat night gig, one of the guitards came over and stated it was the best sounding bass I have used with them in about 200 gigs. Then the other guitard wandered over and said the same. THEN SOMEBODY TOOK THE CHAINS OFF THE DRUMMER and he made it universal acclaim for the sound So, the sound. Well, put the pup selector in the top position, open the tone wide treble and it sounds pretty much like a Rick. Not quite that supposed signature tone but close. The real beauty for me though, is both pups on, tone right down at it's bassiest and it is serious JPJ, Bad Company smoothness. Beautiful. It does not have the tonal extremes the 4001/4003 have. I don't use effects, rarely use a pick but I seem to be able to coax from the aforementioned JPJ to a certain Steve Harris kinda noise, with just the use of pup selector, tone control and a bit more finger. effort. Having said that, the mid section of Am I Evil gets some serious Rick clank going with slightly aggressive pick use. Now, the REAL joy of this thing. IT IS A FINGER PLAYABLE Rick . The bridge pup is in the perfect place for my thumb to rest. All that great looking, PITA ironmongery from the 4001/4003 is gone and the bridge on this is excellent! Nut is wide but the neck is shallow-ish and flat-ish profile. It is beautifully finished and very well put together. Ash also had it set up very well, fast, low action with medium gauge flatwounds. I would guess much more clank available with rounds and a bit of EQ ing. It is also very light at just over 8lbs. I guess if you like the look/sound of a Rick but don't like the iron works, chaffed wrist, intonation issues, action issues and skinned beer gut from the harsh edges, one of these may be worth a look. It was re-iterated last night, if I sell this one, my genitalia will find their way to a bandsaw. In genitalia protection mode I have used nothing else for the last 6 gigs [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0699_zpsc6dfc084.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0701_zpsacf59830.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0702_zps2190ec72.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0703_zpsd6d8d267.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0704_zps2c3c3592.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0705_zpsb266c01d.jpg.html"][/url]

[quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1418998937' post='2635593'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Oh I don't know, a BMW M3 logo on a badly done up 318 amuses me.[/font][/color] [/quote] Especially with one little tailpipe!

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1418996744' post='2635574'] Ha Ha, nice try Karl. I wont be going to PMT until the new year, got to get the bearded one's birthday party out of the way first. [/quote]

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1418991411' post='2635521'] Thanks for the reply, I think I'll have to persuade the OH that a Thunderbird is not the best of ideas given the health issues. This thread has given me food [size=4]for thought. I love the idea of the Thunderbird but it looks like I may have to be a bit more practical. I think a visit to PMT Manchester will be the next more and see what bass I can [/size]realistically cope with. Meanwhile, my Bass Collection SB310[size=4] will be getting the attention it deserves. Thanks for all the input guys.[/size] [/quote] Well if you are in Manchester tomorrow pop over to the Flying Shuttle in Bury tomorrow night and have a go on my Bleached Blonde Thumb. 38mm nut, very light weight and up for sale. Genuine offer even if it is a shameless plug Seriously though, good luck with your search.

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1418926705' post='2634982'] A slim neck is the way to go I think, the T-bird seems to have one. The US P-bass Deluxe has a J width neck as would fit the bill. I'm on weekly injections for the RA and they have made a hell of a difference. A couple of years ago, I didn't think I would ever be able to play again so there is hope. Good luck with your playing. [/quote] Careful with that Bassman Sam, some series of the US Deluxe had jazz profile necks but fairly sure the current ones are 41.3 mm nut not 38mm.

Quite a few of his ads stated clay dots, mine certainly seem to be. If I don't sell my Warwick in the next few weeks I might have to sell my Limelight as well.

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1418910345' post='2634734'] Lozz, you are spot on here. The famous neck dive on a T-bird may just be too much for my RA, PMT Manchester will be my next port of call to see what works for me. [/quote] Keep ya mitts off that Gold One. I know I would had it but it just looks so Glam Metal

My nose is big but even mine won't reach Aberdeen. Now, if you could pop down to Stonehaven I'm in with a chance

You really do have to try sneak a Tbird trial. I bought a Yank one in the late 90's after years of lusting. I absolutely hated the neck on it, and having to hold the thing up as well as fret with my left hand. Poor action that caused a fight with intonation and that neck just felt horrible. My 84 Gibbo Explorer was a completely different, fabulous animal that I should never have sold. My short ownership of a Tbird certainly cured my GAS for one though

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1418902622' post='2634605'] Let's say you could exactly copy the Heinz beans recipe, cook it yourself and can it - would it be right to put the Heinz beans label on the can? I can only speak for myself but I'd be so damn proud of myself that it'd be labelled as neepheid's super awesome mega baked beans, you can bet on that If you're comfortable with passing off a replica/tribute (however accurate and well made) as the genuine article, that's your call. I'm not, so I don't and I won't. [/quote] I am and I will. That's the thing with these conversations though isn't it, yay and nay sayers and frankly unlikely much more than a few will change their mind

You might find that some folk on Basschat live close to you. You might want to put up your area and ask if anybody, relatively close to you, has any of those basses and would they let you come and try them. I notice you are still in education, so you might like to take mum, dad or big brother with you. Most bassists will be happy to encourage new folk "into the light". Good luck and enjoy the journey. Karl.

Could I afford a 1963 Fender jazz, Sea foam Green with matching headstock? No (could I ever find one?). Could I afford a tribute bass by Mark to the above spec. Yes. Did I put a Fender decal on the front? Yes. Why? Cos I wanted to and where I gig a lot less than one in 100 make comments about anything bass related. Do I feel guilty about it? Not on your nelly. It's feel, sound, looks and desire by me, for what I want to gig with. And I gotta tell ya, I got lucky with the tribute bass Mark made for me.

Naff off taunting me with that Dolphin Pro 11 Martyn

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1418396707' post='2629903'] Unfortunately the over-inflated price of concert tickets is the cost of not wanting to pay for recorded music any more. [/quote] Bang on. We have a cd coming out in January and had a conversation about exactly this on Wed night. I remember queuing for nearly 36 hours, outside Newcastle City Hall for Zep tickets. I still have a ticket, price £1, for Floyd at City Hall. I just wont go to big gigs anymore. We have techno progress

Really sorry to hear that, will keep an eye on Gumtree just in case.