P j

30 minutes ago, Skybone said:

Yup, a lovely looking Ric.

30 minutes ago, Skybone said:

Yup, a lovely looking Ric.

Thx skybone it’s a great piece of kit sounds great 👍 

Just now, P j said:

 

I think I just like the sound , but most of all I think people do get caught up in the mk moment and I guess I am one of those as I am a big admirer of his talent , however I think theres some much available now in the bass world that sound and feel amazing to play , hence people say you can’t beat a rolls Royce for build comfort but that’s not necessary the case in todays world . But it’s nice to sometimes venture back and capture sounds of old the smooth quality or players ability to change the dynamics, but I guess I would still like one to get it out of my system , but like so many people regret when they sell jd on just get sellers remorse , heavy / sound / mk/ looks it just has a special place I think rgds pj 

16 minutes ago, RhysP said:

Rics are through necks, not set necks (apart from the 3001, which is a bolt-on).

22 minutes ago, Russ said:

Already have done. I've had several custom Seis over the years and I'm planning on getting two more soon. 

 

I've always been quite fond of Jaydee's electronics though - they have a particular midrange "snarl" that you don't really hear elsewhere. It's quite an "1980s" sound, hence probably quite unfashionable amongst many these days. Probably a combination of their pickups/circuit and the largely mahogany construction.

 

As I alluded to, I'd ideally like something lighter and better balanced. Every Jaydee I've ever played has been over 10lbs, with chronic neck dive. My ageing back can't support basses like that anymore!

 

As for Status, I think all the changes they've made are for the better. And the S2-Classic is more or less exactly the same outline as the originals, with slightly different body contouring. 

Just before lockdown I had a afternoon off ,after lusting for a jd for many years and seemly missing out on second hand ones coming up for sale and missing out by a whisker on a number of times , I gave them a call at jd and ask if it was possible to build me not one but two jd s very cheek I know . But if you don’t ask … spoke to Andy and said he would put me on up and coming list , so a big yes , bought the t shirts but unfortunately due to COVID things not. Happen , will give them a call tomorrow to see if I can get order back on track ,will I ever get my dream basses , going to give it my best shot keep you posted , 

3 minutes ago, NikNik said:

Forget the plate; you have what looks like an authentic yet stripped late '80s Rick 4003.

I guess I should be happy its the real thing , but it makes complete sense as has some heavy grain in wood , which probably would be blotted out with colour etc , I suppose when sourced which ones gets painted etc to cover imperfections , it’s great looker but not really my cup of tea bass playing wise although neck is so nice and sleek thx pj 

Just now, P j said:

 

Interesting you now have put a new spin on things , this was not even in my mind that this was a possibility could of started out different colour , shame can’t hone in on jack to see if it’s black , good work NIk much appreciate for your input 

1 hour ago, NikNik said:

It does decode as July 1988. I'd wager this bass was pillar box red at one point. Interesting to see the 7-screw tailpiece. 

19 hours ago, Silvia Bluejay said:

Welcome to Basschat, PJ. I've moved your post to Bass Guitars, where more people might be able to help. I would recommend you amend your thread title so it suggests you have a question.

Thanks Silvia, not very good at tec but scrapping by , very old school kind regards pj 

21 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said:

Looks original, it's not uncommon for the lettering to wear off.

I don't know if they used black plates on these particular models, but the rest - black hardwire and binding - checks out.

Thanks Cosmo for your thoughts , that’s what I want to confirm really to see if inscription 

has simply worn away , if it’s a transfer rather. Then like indentured serial numbers , as most show at least a bit of scribble left , not in this case and don’t look over clean , well I guess if I can find b t owner to confirm , seems they went to every effort to black off all hardware but not jack , maybe they just couldn’t get it on plate . Well thanks again much appreciated pj 

16 hours ago, itu said:

Is your series sound activated by pulling a pot? Is it really a series option, or bypassing the bridge capacitor?

Hi NIk NIk the pots don’t pull up , it has two nuts underneath trust cover and been dated 1988 that’s all I know about it to be honest this is how I got it , thx pj 

16 hours ago, itu said:

Is your series sound activated by pulling a pot? Is it really a series option, or bypassing the bridge 

Just now, P j said:

Rickenbacker by 

Rickenbacker but bass , hope these are ok not very good at tec , the person I acquired from said all original no jack plate change , this is different from any close up shots of rickenbacker but I guess there was issues I understand with black paint not so good . I e probably it would come off jack straight away , but not fully sure if this correct rgds pj 

1 minute ago, P j said:

 

Rickenbacker by 

18 hours ago, P j said:

Hi new to this forum , I have a rickenbacker 1988 4003 bt need some one that can shed some light on why Jack plug is chrome when all other metal parts hardware in black is this standard , also it has series snd I’d but no rickosound stamps is this normal ?? Thanks to all if any one knows or has similar thx pj 

Hi new to this forum , I have a rickenbacker 1988 4003 bt need some one that can shed some light on why Jack plug is chrome when all other metal parts hardware in black is this standard , also it has series snd I’d but no rickosound stamps is this normal ?? Thanks to all if any one knows or has similar thx pj