Chris Squires RM DC172
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Chris Squires RM DC172
I posted a link on the resource Facebook page from Brindleys Music Center in Arizona.
It appears they were asked to look at a few of Chris Squires basses (for a bit of tlc presumably) by his family.
Heres the link to facebook and some good shots of DC172.
https://www.facebook.com/brindleysmusic ... 9QDZNdp3dw
It appears they were asked to look at a few of Chris Squires basses (for a bit of tlc presumably) by his family.
Heres the link to facebook and some good shots of DC172.
https://www.facebook.com/brindleysmusic ... 9QDZNdp3dw
Re: Chris Squires RM DC172
Check out the later bridge and saddles installed on the old tailpiece and the reissue HS bobbin under the old shoes.
Most of the original round head slotted screws seem to be long gone the nylon nut looks new and the finish dates from the 90s I think.
Most of the original round head slotted screws seem to be long gone the nylon nut looks new and the finish dates from the 90s I think.
Re: Chris Squires RM DC172
Also, look at the wear mark from the heel of his hand on the Horseshoe, years of pivoting have worn through the Chrome.
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Re: Chris Squires RM DC172
I'm frankly surprised that it wasn't scooped up by Vincent Gallo. I hope Scottie is getting appraisals to value its worth as a donation to a museum.
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Re: Chris Squires RM DC172
Looks like the original (or equivalent) bobbin. It has pan head screws, not big alnico magnets protruding.pag wrote:... the reissue HS bobbin under the old shoes.
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Re: Chris Squires RM DC172
Not the original bobbin.
The original bobbin would be the raised edge type with fillister screw heads.
The original bobbin would be the raised edge type with fillister screw heads.
Re: Chris Squires RM DC172
Perhaps it is not, but it doesn't appear to be a RI HS PU bobbin?
Here is a similar image of my old July '73 4001 with a RIHS PU.
Were the RI HS PU bobbins ever made with rounded/smoothed edges and have black painted magnets?
Here is a similar image of my old July '73 4001 with a RIHS PU.
Were the RI HS PU bobbins ever made with rounded/smoothed edges and have black painted magnets?
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Re: Chris Squires RM DC172
It looks pretty similar to the re-issue bobbin, but I don't think it is.jps wrote:Perhaps it is not, but it doesn't appear to be a RI HS PU bibbin?
Here is a similar image of my old July '73 4001 with a RIHS PU.
Were the RI HS PU bobbins ever made with rounded/smoothed edges and have black painted magnets?
The slugs do look solid...but I never saw them painted. I don't know why someone would paint them...???
My guess is it's not a Ric pu.
Re: Chris Squires RM DC172
You do realize, this may cause major consternation among the Chris Squire tone fans?opticnerve wrote:My guess is it's not a Ric pu.
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Chris Squires RM DC172
O-M-G ! ! Jeff & Tony That would be the shock of the century Say it ain't so ! !jps wrote:You do realize, this may cause major consternation among the Chris Squire tone fans?opticnerve wrote:My guess is it's not a Ric pu.
Re: Chris Squires RM DC172
Are they painted or just corroded?
It could be my eyes, but I don't see the cut-outs on the ends of the surround. Reissue?
It could be my eyes, but I don't see the cut-outs on the ends of the surround. Reissue?
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Re: Chris Squires RM DC172
You'll likely solve the Kennedy Assassination before uncovering the actual correct history of this bass...
Re: Chris Squires RM DC172
Missed the quote ....
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Re: Chris Squires RM DC172
+1just_bassics wrote:You'll likely solve the Kennedy Assassination before uncovering the actual correct history of this bass...
"It's Red Jim, but not as we know it...."
Re: Chris Squires RM DC172
Speaking of quotes, In reading your sig line I think you missed an opportunity here.thx1955 wrote:Missed the quote ....
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