Thanks!

edski · Post by **edski** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 5:04 am

Welcome Chris!

A lot of us lose the PU cover. And I agree that Ricks have an unfair rep regarding their tonal range. Those who say Ricks have "no bottom" are full of **** and/or ignorant.

I flats on my 75 4001, and it has tons of bottom. But I recall the few times I used it with RW's on it I had people commenting that I had a great low end sound. So I just don't buy it that Ricks can only "sound like Ricks". Closing the tone pots removes much of that "clank" that some people find "Ricky"...

Now, I love my 4001, but recently bought a Laredo. While not as tonally diverse it suits me well, and with the more modern/strong truss rods I'll be able to sue my favorite bridge cables (Fender 9050 ML's) without worrying like I do with the 4001. Eventaully I might go back to RW's on the 4001 to have a radically different sounding bass - but the flats on the 4001 are pretty fresh, so I won't be taking them off soon.

As for feeling "intimidated" here, please don't. This is a fantastic forum, and anyone who plays can contribute what they know. There are probably a lot of folks who have benefitted from the "faker alerts" that frequently arise around here.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 5:10 am

these days I have 7 Rics ... 4003 4004 2020 and 2030 ... and I have a few p-basses as well ...

clankchris · Post by **clankchris** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 5:47 am

Speaking of strings, Edski, I found DR sunbeams to be my favorites with a nice smooth, sliky feel and w/good harmonics and mids.(med. 45-105)Tried at least 30 different RWs over the years and settled on these. The A and D strings that came on my rick were to thin for my liking, though they felt nice.

clankchris · Post by **clankchris** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 6:18 am

Hey btw, you guys make a fella feel welcome!

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 7:41 am

Welcome Chris,don't worry about the controversy here it all comes out in the wash accept the rounds vs flats thing "oh no" i mentioned it[I'm sorry lord for i will never mention it again]

edski · Post by **edski** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 7:46 am

But I have to admit Jeff Rath's picture of the dinosaur with the bass was really funny!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 8:27 am

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 8:29 am

The dinosaur was funny but about ten years too late, the times they are a-changin'. Now see what you've started again?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 8:57 am

yep ...

edski · Post by **edski** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 9:11 am

But what was really funny was the caption: This guy liked flats!

Hey, we're all kindred spirits, linked by our love of Ricks.

Flats, Rounds...to each his own!

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 9:24 am

Help!
It taste great its less filling all over again.....

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 9:37 am

one of Geddy's ancestors ...

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 10:04 am

or is it Lemmy???

clankchris · Post by **clankchris** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 10:15 am

The guy in the backgroung is hunched even lower!

Probably the drummer.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 10:52 am

I am the guy on the forum who is usually trying to convince the others here to modernize ... use new basses, play new music, play 5 string basses, use round wound strings, and use a bass pod ...

www.3dentourage.com/425/jeffbass.htm