Oh that early 70's Rickenbacker bass sound !

bassman_bob · Post by **bassman_bob** » Thu Dec 21, 2000 3:41 pm

I am a devotee of Chris Squire from Yes and Jon Camp from Renaissance. I own a 1973 transition 4001 and a stock 1979 4001. What amp/ speaker com-
bination will give me the tonal range these two players achieved ? I currently use a GK800RB thru a 15" SWR bottom and two Hartke 10" on top. The 1973 gets me close but just not right.

markthemd · Post by **markthemd** » Fri Dec 22, 2000 2:22 am

I'm not the Squire buff ,I love his playing and love YES ,but that piece of info escapes me .

For some reason though ,I seem to recall his using either 2 Marshall bass rigs or 2 Fender Showman amps .

I saw Yes 3 times in the early 1970's ,and was more interested in the whole thing .What a wash of sound they were .I'm still in awe of them in that time frame.

admin · Post by **admin** » Sat Dec 23, 2000 6:43 am

Bassman Bob: Check out the Chris Squire Site for the details with regard to his eqipment. Then go to your bank to take out a second mortgage. Enjoy.

squirebass · Post by **squirebass** » Sun Dec 24, 2000 9:24 pm

Mark,
I have an old (1973) interview he did with Guitar Player in which he claims to have used Fender Showmans and later Marshall bass amps of some type. When I have a chance to dig it up I will post more info. Happy Holidays everyone!!!