Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 ...Just signed up, look like a great site, with some useful sections. I'm from the UK, and have been playing for 25 years, although if you heard me, you'd probably think I'd been playing for 25 minutes!!! My big passion is Vintage Fenders, my current collection consists of; 1952 Fender Precision, 100% stock, Blonde, blackguard, a real beauty 1952 Fender Precision, Blonde Nitro refin, otherwise stock, scarce in the UK. 1955 Fender Precision, 2-Tone refin, otherwise all there. 1956 Fender Precision, 100% stock, 2-Tone Sunburst, like Stings, real nice 1958 Fender Precision, 100% stock, 3-Tone sunburst, maple neck, anodised guard, lots of original '58 case candy. 1958 Fender Precision, Custom Shop relic, all certs and candy 1956 Fender Precision, Custom Shop relic, all certs and candy 1961 Fender Jazz, Stack Knob, Relic, 3 tone sunbusrt 1958 Fender Precision, self built/assembled Relic, exact replica of my real '58 1982 Fender Jazz, JV, 1st series, JV00 number, Large Fender, small Squire decal, super rare 1982 Fender Precision, JV, 1st series, JV0 number, Large Fender, small Squire decal, super rare, twin brother of the one above. 2000 Takamine Electro-Acostic, Korean thing, but plays nicely 1980..ish Rickenbacker 4005, pollocked, just like Mani's from the Stone Roses, even has MANI painted on the flightcase 1959 Fender Tweed Bassman, 4x10 Nice, tweed is nice faded amber. 2010 Fender Acoustasonic pro, 160W 2x10 combo, with built-in effects 1971 Vox escort Bass Combo, solid state, looks like old AC30, chicken foot knobs and that, not the best sound, but looks cool. i have a few others that i forget, will add when i remember Looking forward to spending some time on here, looks to have a good variety of gear/topics etc. Regards Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1245694' date='May 26 2011, 02:54 PM']I'm from the UK, and have been playing for 25 years, although if you heard me, you'd probably think I'd been playing for 25 minutes!!![/quote] Too much time spent shopping and not enough time practising Welcome to basschat, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Hi Rick, can I just add this thread is useless without pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krth1985 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 thats far too many basses for one man, so as a welcome gift i'll help you out and take the 1961 Fender Jazz, Stack Knob, Relic, 3 tone sunburst off your hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='Dave Vader' post='1245737' date='May 26 2011, 03:11 PM']Hi Rick, can I just add this thread is useless without pics [/quote] Yes, agreed! - Altogether now!.. Pics!,Pics!,Pics!,Pics!,Pics!,Pics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='Hobbayne' post='1245771' date='May 26 2011, 03:34 PM']Yes, agreed! - Altogether now!.. Pics!,Pics!,Pics!,Pics!,Pics!,Pics!! [/quote] Having difficulty with pics, although i have just managed to upload some on the 'bass porn' section...have a look....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='Bilbo' post='1245720' date='May 26 2011, 03:05 PM']Too much time spent shopping and not enough time practising Welcome to basschat, Rick[/quote] Thankyou, and yes, you are right, far too much shopping!! I've just posted some pics of some of my Fender's on the 'Bass Porn' section of this Forum, have a gander, let me know what you think. Best Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='Dave Vader' post='1245737' date='May 26 2011, 03:11 PM']Hi Rick, can I just add this thread is useless without pics [/quote] Of course, I'm new, i realise that now!!! Doh Have a look under the 'Bass Porn' section of this Forum, I've just posted some pics of some of my stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='krth1985' post='1245769' date='May 26 2011, 03:33 PM']thats far too many basses for one man, so as a welcome gift i'll help you out and take the 1961 Fender Jazz, Stack Knob, Relic, 3 tone sunburst off your hands [/quote] Ha, let me think about that!! It's on the left of this pic; Some more of my stuff is just uploaded on the 'Bass Porn' section of this Forum, have a look.. [attachment=81045:trio_62__s.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Seeing things on Basschat often surprises me, but I think this is the very first time I can truthfully say that I've been STUNNED. (BTW Young People, that's the old spelling of Gobsmacked). An original '58 is my ultimate dream (that old Y.O.B. thang). Fantastic collection you have there. Where have you been all this time ...and can I get one of my sons to marry one of your daughters? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='1246461' date='May 26 2011, 11:38 PM']Seeing things on Basschat often surprises me, but I think this is the very first time I can truthfully say that I've been STUNNED. (BTW Young People, that's the old spelling of Gobsmacked). An original '58 is my ultimate dream (that old Y.O.B. thang). Fantastic collection you have there. Where have you been all this time ...and can I get one of my sons to marry one of your daughters? Phil[/quote] Thanks for the compliments on my collection, my first proper vintage bass i sought was also a '58, the gold anodized guard, with the 3-tone and maple neck, is one of the most beautiful things Leo made, no doubt, thats what got me hooked, having got that, i wanted a '56, then a '52, it's very addictive though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Welcome. Great collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) Welcome aboard, I see you love your pre CBS fenders Edited May 30, 2011 by alanbass1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 [quote name='alanbass1' post='1250649' date='May 30 2011, 07:07 PM']Welcome aboard, I see you love your pre CBS fenders[/quote] Ahh...you noticed. To be honest, they are the only basses for me, i've tried allsorts, and whilst i've had cravings, and impulse purchases, they never really compare to a 60 year old block of Leo's finest. I've now made myself a pledge to never buy anything on impulse again, always sleep on it, unless it's a fender, in which case, be quick, and snap it up, as they rarely come around. Thanks for the comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='1249187' date='May 29 2011, 02:12 PM']Welcome. Great collection [/quote] Thanks Burrito!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_guitar Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Tasty collection! Welcome to the forum. If you've promised yourself not to buy anything else, then avoid the 'Basschat Marketplace'; it's like crack! P.S. I have a Fender 1x15 cab going cheap in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 [quote name='james_guitar' post='1251236' date='May 31 2011, 11:19 AM']Tasty collection! Welcome to the forum. If you've promised yourself not to buy anything else, then avoid the 'Basschat Marketplace'; it's like crack! P.S. I have a Fender 1x15 cab going cheap in there [/quote] Thanks fella, appreciate the comment. I was drawn to the marketplace, and so far have avoided temptation, i know what you mean though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasethebass Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 [quote name='jasethebass' post='1251967' date='May 31 2011, 08:05 PM']Hello and welcome[/quote] Thanks Jase, appreciate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Howdy! I play slabs also. Reissues only, though! Still a great bass by any standards, and a tribute to the rightness of Leo's thinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 [quote name='Telebass' post='1253924' date='Jun 2 2011, 01:23 PM']Howdy! I play slabs also. Reissues only, though! Still a great bass by any standards, and a tribute to the rightness of Leo's thinking![/quote] Howdy to you telebass. they are very cool basses, no doubt, rare example of someone getting it right first time around, which when you consider there was no benchmark, no comparable, completely new concept, and they are still making the exact same basses today, its quite incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 It's still the bass that makes people say, "Wow, that sounds [i]nice[/i]!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 hi and welcome from a fellow lemonrocker..been steadily coming here more and more often these past couple of months, highly addictive, already bought my first purchase here - 82 JV squire P/J, converted to the path of Leo already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 [quote name='Telebass' post='1258818' date='Jun 6 2011, 07:36 PM']It's still the bass that makes people say, "Wow, that sounds [i]nice[/i]!"[/quote] It certainly is...plug and go, that's all you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Nice collection. I am not proud and would be happy to lighten your load by accepting any that you don't feel comfortable in keeping. Whow is putting it lightly. Welcome Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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