OFFICIAL--Mid Atlantic Rick-Fest is ON-11/5/05

jps · Post by **jps** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 2:12 pm

We need Ted to come as he has a great range of instruments to add to the Fest (confluence)! Not to mention he's just a great guy to have around.

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 2:54 pm

Jeff, I believe Ted is one of the folks, not unlike yourself, who has no say in the matter. He must be there. His instruments would be nice, but his friendship and knowledge is a necessity.

I might be able to get away with just sending my 4005 and CS with someone else and saving the trip, however he cannot pull that off. The presence is required.

Oh, and BTW, I just set up my stand up bass, so if you can let me borrow your Walter Woods amp for say maybe.....forever...I would consider that a gentlemanly thing to do...

jps · Post by **jps** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:11 pm

I've heard other amps used successfully with upright basses, such as a SWR BB II combo and Workingman's 10 combo. For upright you really want one of the older WW amps from the '70s into the mid '80s as they had a channel voiced specifically for upright.

However, here are a couple available now"

cgi.ebay.com/WALTER-WOODS-ELECTRACOUSTIC-BASS-AMP-MODEL-MI-200-8_W0QQitemZ7356451607QQcategoryZ10171QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

cgi.ebay.com/Walter-Woods-Ultra-Bass-Amplifier_W0QQitemZ7354499390QQcategoryZ10171QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:51 pm

I like yours best ;>)

There's one listed on Craigslist for $900. He says it's 225 watts @ 8 ohms, 400 watts bridged. If he still has it, I'll grab it tomorrow.

jps · Post by **jps** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:23 pm

I should fix these links!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Walter-Woods-Amp-MI225-8-Aux-Power-mint_W0QQitemZ7356950154QQcategoryZ10171QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/WALTER-WOODS-ELECTRACOUSTIC-BASS-AMP-MODEL-MI-200-8_W0QQitemZ7356451607QQcategoryZ10171QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Walter-Woods-Ultra-Bass-Amplifier_W0QQitemZ7354499390QQcategoryZ10171QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The first one I listed is what you want, Marc! I mean, need, Marc!

jps · Post by **jps** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:28 pm

It is very important to get/make the correct type of cable for bridging these amps. Let me know if you get it.

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:16 am

Hey Jeff, I might have details including pics of that Craigslist amp this evening. If you don't mind, I'd like to pass it to you, and maybe you can give me advice if it's the right one or not.

I'm a little surprised at his price that he still has it.

jps · Post by **jps** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 4:00 pm

Glad to help!

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 1:20 am

E-mail sent

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 1:38 pm

Did you get the amp?

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 3:12 pm

Dumb question - what basically goes on at a confluence? Do es eveyone just get together and admire each other's Rics or are there jam sessions? Do I need to bring an amp?

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 3:22 pm

Good question Ron. There are people who are bringing guitar and bass amps so that if people want to hear how something sounds it will be possible. Probably just impromptu jams of guitar and bass, for there is not enough room for a small stage or drums. I forsee the Fest(confluence) as a day of 'Rickenbacker fellowship', if you will, with many instruments on display and a chance to meet many who post here and see and learn about Rickenbackers.

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 3:31 pm

Yes, alot of Ric admiration goes on.

I just think it's so cool that we get to meet the folks that are only known to us through the internet.

I would have gone to the one in England if it wasn't the day after this one, and definately not missed the one in Cali had I not had other obligations. It's the best Ron.

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 8:53 pm

The best part is meeting other folks from the forum. It's pretty nice that you somewhat know everybody but to talk to them face to face and shake some hands is a real treat.

Plenty of admiration certainly goes on and it was nice to see how everybody was so laid back with others handling their Rics.....some of which were very rare/valuable. It was just a great time.

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 4:58 am

Just don't forget your toga!