Thor

I'm not a happy bunny at the moment as I've been incapacitated in Hospital and am now (thankfully) back at home - so much so that I missed out on the band's New Years Eve Gig (thankfully managed to get a buddy to dep tho'), anyhow to cut to the chase...

The Doctors have told me that I've managed to rupture one of my lower spinal discs and prolapse another - needless to say I'm under the influence of some pretty good painkillers at the moment :wacko: (and the backspace key has become my new best friend as it seems to be getting a lot of use correcrting most of my spelling mistakes), the prognosis is not all bad (but I have been referred to the spine team) but certainly, given all the internet research time (I mean bed rest), I've been considering getting rid of my existing bass rig and replacing it with something more lightweight and manageable.

I currently use (and have done so for the last 4 years) a Trace Elliot GP12SMX 350watt head and 2 Peavey 4X10 TX's - and have been [b]really pleased [/b]with the sound I get from this rig, a lot of my bass player buddies and bandmates (guitarists included!) have always complimented on the sound I achieve too , anyway, I've been doing some research and this has caught my eye/would seem to fit the bill perfectly (in principle anyway):

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Anyone on here had any experience (good and/or bad PLEASE!) with the said unit at all? or indeed I'm open to any other recommendations? Bear in mind my pockets aren't bottomless though won't you!

I'm just tad concerned that obviously I wont be able to achieve the same sort of sound I'm getting now - I had thought that for bigger veues I may buy another GB extension cab to get the amp working as intended?

I suppose I should mention that my main gigging bass is a 1995 USA standard Jazz Bass although I've recently purchased a '75 P Bass with maple neck, Badass II and Hipshot Xtender (which I've been unable to try out at any decent volume yet!

As always, thanks in anticipation of some feedback - good and bad please!! Don't hold back! Happy 2010 to all!
Pete

Thanks for all of your input guys, to be honest I think I'd pretty much talked myself out of the whole Ricky thing at the moment -even though I've now convinced Mrs Thor actually they do look kinda sexy. I think it's more of a fashion statement (and have also had the boys in the band pushing me towards getting a Ric as they're considered uber- cool), I'd also be concerned over losing quite a few quid if/when they ever go out of fashion.

I'd actually forgotton that I'd borrowed a 4001 from a mate of mine probably around 12 or so years ago and can really relate to the comment of having to work really hard on a set that i would usually cruise through, I found that the painted neck really did cause for a lot of drag particularly when getting a bit enthusiastic - mind you I was a lot younger and obviously much less skilled/adept at playing then too (not that I'm terribly gymnastic/skilled now mind you!), and also that it did sound kinda flat compared to my regular Jazz at the time (probably down to lack of tweaking/familiarising myself with the guitar before hand).

I do love the sound of Bruce Foxton's/Geddy Lee's playing, but of course they quite often played a Jazz (Geddy is the god of the Jazz IMHO), and that's the sound I strive for so I do think I'm Fender through & through.

I've recently agreed to sell my Warwick Streamer Stage 1 5 string (about as exotic as i have been) to another user on here, so I think i shall take my time and play a few guitars and see what takes my fancy, I'm certainly looking forward to trying out the'51.

I suppose the fact that I've always done quite well financially with the Fenders also has some minor bearing on the matter too! (Although for me it's all about tone, tone & tone and ease of playability)

Once again, thanks for all of the input - a nice even balance of for & against - Cheers and a Very Happy & Prosperous New Year to all.

Hi There, I'm in the market for a new bass (or two) and have found myself in a bit of a quandry, I'm tempted to shell out & buy a Rickenbacker 4001 or 4003 or for the same price as one of those I've worked out I could afford a couple of Fenders, namely a '51 Precision Mike Dirnt Signature Bass (MIM) and also a 60's Roadworn Jazz (MIM), both in sunburst (which I really fancy).
I already own a '75 MIJ P Bass & '95 Standard American Jazz (which is my regular workhorse) & lastly a '92 Jazz Plus 5 - so obviously I love my Fenders but am wondering about the Ric & whether or not I'd get on with it.
If anyone could let me know how they've gotten on (particularly) with the slab bodied '51 I'd really appreciate it and also the quality factor of the Mexican built guitars too - in fact I'd really appreciate any feedback as I've got myself in a right buggers muddle trying to decide what's for the best?? Considering Future Investment potential/residual values & potential resale values/enjoyment factor of playing etc etc.

Any feedback gratefully received!