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[quote name='tedmanzie' timestamp='1374504167' post='2149439'] thanks, does it have US written on it somewhere? its not in the serial no. [/quote] I've got one of these. It will have Crafted in Japan on the base of the neck. The USA reference is simply to the pickup. Some models had Japanese pickups, whereas others have "proper" US made pickups. The latter don't actually have US written on them anywhere as far as I know. They're cracking basses, and that is a very good price, even allowing for import duties etc

[quote name='njr911' timestamp='1374273239' post='2147206'] It sat in the mix really nicely. Growled when it needed to and sounded great on most songs. [/quote] That's exactly what a good Precision does. On it's own you wonder what the fuss is about. But in a live mix it sits perfectly, and suits pretty much anything.

[quote name='TraceAmp' timestamp='1373519762' post='2138484'] [/quote] That Warwick Starbass is stunning. Never seen one in black before!

[quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1373586018' post='2139492'] You can practice at home until the cows come home and get your parts nailed...nothing wrong with that. But, working on the band dynamic and making sure the band can perform at a good level is very important. That requires time together playing the music and gelling together. There is no substitute for that. This guy will not work out if he can't make rehearsals. [/quote] +1. We occasionally rehearse without our singer, but when we do, it really highlights how much we rely on vocal cues in a lot of our songs. And when we had to get a new singer a few months back everything was fine pretty quickly in terms of song structures, but only now are we really getting the feel right. Ultimately, the vocalist is your front man, and you are the music needs to be supporting him/her. Hard to get that right if he/she can't make rehearsals.

[quote name='NigeH' timestamp='1373572737' post='2139253'] I like the idea of less fret noise etc and presumably they are kinder to your fingertips but do they still sound wooly and dead? [/quote] I'd suggest d'Addario Chromes. Less fret noise than with rounds, but still quite bright and punchy. My favourite brand of flats.

I use a Mark Bass Jeff Berlin combo with a 2x10 mark bass extension cab. Plenty loud enough for most pubs and clubs without going through the PA.

[quote name='4000' timestamp='1372460596' post='2126166'] Ditto. For me, the world's most horrible instrument. [/quote] Indeed. Given warnings received from the mods, I need to be careful what I say, but sadly, preferring Rickenbackers to Fenders is not fashionable on here at the moment. But I guess we have to remember that almost 200 of the "active basschat membership" voted for the Rickenbacker ban, and those of us that love Rics will have to live with that

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1372462476' post='2126199'] I remember you having a Ric in a bag at one of Clarky's gigs. Was that it? Mapleglow? Come to think of it, it might have been Clarky. [/quote] I'm afraid it's not fashionable to like Rickenbackers. 200 of us voted for a ban, so the other 26,800 are not allowed to like them any more

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1372455502' post='2126087'] Last Ray I had was an immaculate black 3 eq model. Cost me £600 without even trying to negotiate. Generally black and white go for slightly less than natural. Other colour prices bounce around all over the place but really nice Birdseye and flamed necks can definitely add value [/quote] Great price - can you find me one Actually, I paid £650 for my current one (natural with a nice birdseye neck), but that was about three years ago, and I thought that was a good price. You got a cracking deal at £600! I guess it is a buyers market at the moment...

The decal outline is very often visible on early Fenders (pre-early 70s) as the decal was applied over the laquer. But that's not an early Fender, and almost certainly is a Fender decal applied to a copy IMO.

[quote name='davidak' timestamp='1372406806' post='2125273'] NBD.. 55 CS I bought from eubassix. Fabulous bass. [/quote] That is gorgeous!

Some we do in my covers band Down in the Tube Station - The Jam Time is Running Out - Muse Are you gonna be my girl - Jet She Bangs the Drum - Stone Roses

I think Molan's figure of £650 would be a very good deal, but you can certainly get very nice used Stingrays at around £700 - £800. So I'd agree that one is over-priced.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1372449844' post='2125985'] I've played a real Ric, it was awful which is a shame because they look awesome. [/quote] Strangely, I feel the same about Jazz basses, which I find dreadful to play. But each to their own.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1372442379' post='2125870'] JH aside, I can't understand why these basses garner such hatred. Bloody loved it me. BTW, I really didn't want to like it, but I did! [/quote] I can't help wondering whether some of the haters have actually tried a real Ric. They're great, aren't they!