retroman

You're right, those frets are HUGE!!

Never seen that bass before. liking the position markers

Yeah, I suppose it could have had a new fretboard, if one of the truss rods broke or something. I'm not normally a fan of maple boards, but it looks sweet on a maple glo Ric The bass in question does look a bit of a mongrel

Don't get me started on the limited edition Lemmy bass. very drool worthy, just a shame it wasn't quite an exact replica. For the money it was, it should have been Still GASSING badly for one though!

Hi Chaps, bit of a head scratcher this one?

Just been watching an old Motorhead video, and Lemmy is playing a Ric 4001, Maple Glo, bound body, but a maple fret board with dot markers.

I love old Ric's, and I have never seen that combo before! I thought that if you had dot markers, it meant you had a 4001S with unbound body, but still had a rosewood board, and it was the 4001 deluxe models that came bound, but with the sail fin inlays and a rosewood board?

Just wondered if anyone can shed some light on said beasty

Nice cab Eddy

I bought a cab from Eddy recently, and this chap really does look after his gear. Eddy even kindly delivered it to my house, and it arrived wrapped up nice and snug in it's original box, and not a mark on it

Cheers Dude

Very true. I bought the GS from a friend who used to be into Gibson Les Pauls, then he discovered GS, and the Tokai Love Rocks, and never looked at another Gibson again!

This GS has a really lovely low, light action, and a very fast neck IMHO

I'll give this a few more days, then it will be off to evilbay, or chopped in against something with 4 strings

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[quote name='JHBASS' post='635470' date='Oct 24 2009, 06:15 PM']I would actually recommend the Squier Precision Bass Special. Its got Split P pickups, and a single Jazz style pick up. Also has a Jazz neck, so amazing easy to play. Great sound as well.....and amazingly cheap! Shes my workhorse, been used nearly everyday for 2 years, and still is as good as the first time!


Cheers.[/quote]
+1. I have one that's loaded with SD 1/4 pounders, and it kicks butt! Not too heavy either, and I like the Jazz neck. Must have had it about ten years now, and it still looks as good as the day I bought it. It's very well built, and superb value for money

In no particular order........

Fender '75 reissue Jazz
Rickenbacker 4004LK
Warwick Buzzard
Warwick Starfire semi
Lakland Decade

Don't think I will ever be lucky enough to own the 4004LK though.......I think there was only 60 of them ever built, and is probably the only bass I would trade my 4001 for

I'm a very recent convert into the world of Stingray's, and I must admit, I'm loving it :wub:

It took a little bit of getting used to, as I am used to Ric's, and Gibson's. The one I coughed up for is the 30th Anniversary model, with the Mahogany body, and the gloss neck. The build quality is superb. Everything oozes quality. The 3 band EQ on mine delivers anything from ear splitting sizzling highs, right down to serious low end bass.

If I was to be seriously critical, the frets weren't quite perfect on mine, but I do run with a seriously low action, so most people probably wouldn't have even noticed. It's quite a weighty beast too, but that maybe down to the body??

Big thumbs up from me, anyway

Cheers Shaggy,

The EB2 is a keeper....I love that old thing to bits, and I was very lucky to find it. Got a really good deal on it too!

[quote name='Doctor J' post='634139' date='Oct 23 2009, 08:36 AM']Had a similar request with a band we were supporting, I had to ask myself "What kind of bass player 'forgets' to bring his bass to a gig?" and the only answer I could conjure up was "A sh*t one".[/quote]


IMHO, that hit the nail squarely on the head

I like to keep things simple

I tend to just plug my bass straight into my SVT CL, set the volume on the bass full, set the tone control about half way, and then fine tune the levels using the amp. I tend to favour passive basses, and a vintage tone, with plenty of trouser flapping low end.

I've just ventured into the world of the active bass, and got a Stingray. Got that on flats, with the treble flat, and full boost on the mid and bass pots. Sounds amazing on my practice rig, although haven't tried it through the SVT yet.

Top quality gear, and keeping it simple pays dividends for me

Me 3

I'm still a relative newby to this site, but it's great, and I have learned a lot from it. It's great to know that if I am not sure about something, I can log on, fire the question, and normally have a few responses in an hour or so

Only met one BC'er so far, Mr LushUK, and what a great chap

Looking forward to meeting more of you in the future, maybe at a bass bash?? I'm not the greatest player in the world, but I can sure lay down some solid bass lines

Oh, and a big thumbs up to the mods, who I have noticed run this large site very efficiently. Top marks chaps

Decided to part with my Gordon Smith Les Paul

Truth is, it's a cracking guitar, but I just don't use it, and would be better off using the money to fund further bass related projects

I'm looking for £500 including a hard case for a straight sale, or might be interested in doing a trade for a jazz type bass.

I'm located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, and I make good tea or coffee if you want to come and try it out.

It's in superb condition, just has a couple of very small dings to the bottom of the body- IMHO they are small. I can supply further photo's upon request.

+1 for him replacing the bass, and keeping the old one.....

OK, so he has made a token effort to get the bass repaired, but it is no where near in the condition that you leant it to him in. IMHO, it's just not good enough, some friend he is.........

I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I done that to someone. And to me, it doesn't matter if the bass is worth £500, or £5000. It's still someones pride and joy, and it's now damaged.

It is his moral duty to do the best he can by you as you are his friend, and you were kind enough to lend him the bass in the first place.


All my gear is a strictly no lending out zone, with no exceptions. I haven't paid out huge amounts of money just to lend it to someone who can't afford it, if you see what I mean

There was a review on those recently in one of the bass mags

I have to admit, I think they look ace! But I am swayed by retro looking gear

They are available in either passive, or active.

+1000 for flats!!!

I am a very recent convert to the world of flatwounds, but I'm now sold on it. They made a huge difference to my Ric, and the Stingray still has plenty of bite, and attack with them on too.

SOOOO.........Here's a thought, I wonder what a set of short scale flats would sound like on my EB2! :brow:

You guys are bringing back some memories for me

I know Mersea well. Got stranded there once as the tide came in!

I also know Brightlingsea very well too. I went to school there, The Colne High School. The chippy down by "The Hard" is excellent. Quite often go for a walk down there when we are visiting the inlaws.

Mrs Retroman originates from Thorrington. Nice sleepy little village.

I grew up in the village of Great Bentley, half way between Clacton and Colchester. It was a good place to grow up, having the huge village green, and being totally surrounded by fields.

I now live in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, and I love it here.

Nice One

Colchester is my home town too. I was born is Colchester, and raised in a village on the outskirts

Well, I haven't seen one of these in the flesh yet, but seen the adverts in the magazines........

All I can say is, I've seen 70's wall paper that's more tasteful!!

She's a beaut :wub:

Mapleglo Ric's give me terrible GAS. You've made a lovely job of her

I love my '80 Jetglo 4001 to bits, and would never part with it

Here's one for the ageing Goth's amongst you :brow:

"Celebrate" by Fields Of The Nephilim. All you get is bass and vocals. Easy to play too

And for the Metal Hedz.......Does "The Thing That Should Not Be" by Metallica qualify as slow?? Uber heavy riff, intro sounds cool on bass

Cheers Chaps

That made me scratch my head for a moment, as my initials are actually RM!!

I'll have to ask the boss to post up some piccy's, as I'm useless at it!

The bank account took an unexpected pounding this morning

Saw something advertised that wasn't too far away, had a try on it, and then charged round to the bank

Came away with a 30th anniversary Stingray! WOW, what a sexy thing to play on, and loving the whole retro look :wub: This is also my first active bass, and I am amazed by the amount of different tones you can get.

I read somwhere that there was only 800 of these built??

I'll see if I can post up a piccy in a bit