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Okay, boys, it was just a thought…

2006-2025…might be a good time to start thinking in terms of, “Women with Rics!”

I just read Barry Miles’ biography of McCartney and another of his books called, In the Sixties. They really opened my eyes to McCartney and what he was/is about. I like him even more now, and I’m a fan from, like, forever! Another thing I just discovered is that it was the rock and roll journalist ...

It was handy on the fretted, but unnecessary on the fretless.

Your post piqued my curiosity about the acoustical differences in volume levels between my Ric 4003fl and fretted '75 Fender Jazz Bass. Before comparing, some details: The 4003fl has a rosewood fingerboard, the Jazz Bass' is maple. Both basses have been strung with TI flats. They each feature factor...

Let's not stop with Bruce. What kind of pickups are on Paul's guitar? That isn't a standard finish!

A Ric with Denny Laine and Clint Warwick I happened across this photo and the Ric jumped out at me before I could recognize the people!

That's a whole nother level!

I'll see your three pickups and raise you one!

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I used to drool over the Kimberly Big Horn in the Lafayette catalogs!

Thanks for that, H the H. Sorry it's taken so long to respond. I like the concept of the Optima RB set being a tad more robust on the D and G. As much as I love the TI, the G can sound a bit thin to me, sometimes.

Hi, Paul, what an interesting read of your travels and travails, and glad to know that all is right in the end. That whole COVID experience had such an impact on everyone, and we're all still feeling the ramifications. Facebook has had an "off odor" since it's inception. It kept me from cr...

Sounds as though you had a fun time! Enjoy your past, present and future!

Well, in this case, “lots” were a few comments made by two qualified listeners. Still…

The oldies gig went very well with lots of compliments on the sound of the bass, especially on the ballads. A "qualified listener" was knocked out by the Ric, reaffirming the authentic string bass tone. I did up the balance to the front pickup on those ballads.

Congrats on your new bass, hope it's a beaut. I've had the bezel with the indentation for your thumb on my 4003fl forever. It's a great product. Thanks Frank!
BTW: Are you using a tubeampology bezel, and if so, which flavor?