Glad you are prepared Tony. The generator is a potential life saver!
Raining hard here at present, with not much wind. It will get worse, but hopefully we'll all be able to talk tomorrow!
Intro and looking for advice on a new/used Ric
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Welcome! Very nice CS, though they're not really my thing. I don't think I'd take it everywhere, just to special occasions where you feel it'll be safe from nosy drunks & the like.
Haha!!! Dave says he has 1 or 2 Ricks!
Everyone needs at least 2. The late '70's 4001's can be found pretty reasonably priced on ebay, but it's always best to try locally first. Sounds like your first order of business is to stay buttoned down through the storm, so stay safe & take care. There's plenty of knowledgeable folks here who'll let you know the ins & outs of the world of Ricks. I learned more about 'em in 2 weeks of reading posts than 20 years of owning a Rick, so keep coming back, there's always more to learn!
Sorry for rambling
Haha!!! Dave says he has 1 or 2 Ricks!
Everyone needs at least 2. The late '70's 4001's can be found pretty reasonably priced on ebay, but it's always best to try locally first. Sounds like your first order of business is to stay buttoned down through the storm, so stay safe & take care. There's plenty of knowledgeable folks here who'll let you know the ins & outs of the world of Ricks. I learned more about 'em in 2 weeks of reading posts than 20 years of owning a Rick, so keep coming back, there's always more to learn!
Sorry for rambling
Plus five minus five!
Nice CS, Tony! Welcome!
I understand the feeling, but...as the guitarist in my band says regarding the 40th anniversary strat he abuses "it's meant to be played". Some are surprised I use my new 4004 L playing out, but I got it so I could take my 75 4001 out of regular service...
Never played/saw a CS, so I can't compare, but the neck differences between the old and new Ricks are real. I just took off some very heavy Fender flats from my 4001 and the neck relief is 100% better with the lower tension RW's. I loved the way the bass sounded with the flats, but the neck just wasn't liking it too much. I wasn't unplayable, but was not as good action as it should be. So going with an older Rick will require some thought about what strings you use.
Welcome! I understand the feeling, but...as the guitarist in my band says regarding the 40th anniversary strat he abuses "it's meant to be played". Some are surprised I use my new 4004 L playing out, but I got it so I could take my 75 4001 out of regular service...
Never played/saw a CS, so I can't compare, but the neck differences between the old and new Ricks are real. I just took off some very heavy Fender flats from my 4001 and the neck relief is 100% better with the lower tension RW's. I loved the way the bass sounded with the flats, but the neck just wasn't liking it too much. I wasn't unplayable, but was not as good action as it should be. So going with an older Rick will require some thought about what strings you use.
Above e-mail is inactive. try ed_ardzinski@**** where **** is Hotmail.com or Yahoo.com. I tend to see things inthe hotmail box quicker...
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hey man its your bass-do what you like!
If you're paranoid about crashing the thing in to the drummer's Zildjans then by all means GET ANOTHER RIC!
If you're a collector, wipe it down and store in a climate controlled facility. Then go out a get a 'gig' 4003/4001.
Let the creditors decide!
If you're paranoid about crashing the thing in to the drummer's Zildjans then by all means GET ANOTHER RIC!
If you're a collector, wipe it down and store in a climate controlled facility. Then go out a get a 'gig' 4003/4001.
Let the creditors decide!
Buy it before someone else does
AH-HA! The power & the internet are back! Thanks Wilma! Sorry for the delay in response, weather conditions took me out of the loop for a bit!
Thanks for all the input, I really appreciate it. Hey JPS, WOW, that's a STUNNING BASS!
Perhaps, if I might expand a bit about my hesitation on using my CS, it may make a bit more sense...my paranoia that is....Keeping in mind I only play in church on Sunday Mornings a relatively SAFE venue one would think?
In the past 12 years, I've lost a Yamaha BBN5 due to someone running past the bass, tripping on the cord & knocking it off the stand. It fell in slow motion; the bass went over and landed on the headstock sending a sickening sound through the air causing the neck to crack the full length of the guitar. I spent hundreds for the bass and hundreds more for the repair. She never was the same again. I gave it away. I discovered the benefits of WIRELESS transmitters after this incident!
Now being a bit more cautious, I bought a cheap Washburn. I wasn't too thrilled with it but the price was right and if played and felt ok! I lost the Washburn due to the lead guitarist really getting into the music one morning and he spun around REALLY fast to face me and he somehow managed to jam his Fender's headstock right into my bass. I barely got my hand out of the way, I heard the plastic on the pickup crack, the thing popped off the strap, and it crashed to the floor. Bass #2 Dead. I learned about strap locks on that day!
It truly was an exercise in patience for me.
Enter my CS, the Mrs. purchased new for about $900.00 in 1995. It was my first BIG BUCK new bass. I spotted it in a guitar magazine issue of new guitars for 19?? I dropped every hint I could about it being a LIMITED EDITION CHRIS SQUIRE EDITION and how great it would sound in church, you get the idea! The Mrs. never let on! She was right, I had a cool bass, and I was really happy with it. We could not afford another one with two little kids, etc, etc, you get the idea.
I will never forget it, it was like the movie Christmas Story with little Ralphie getting his BB gun! Christmas morning and there was a familiar rectangular shape under the tree!
The original cardboard box was still stapled closed. After tearing off the wrapping paper, and then removing the box, I opened the case. You could still smell the fresh paint when that plain white paper came off the guitar! I still cherish it and I know I should not, it is only wood & wire, but.
I play sitting down and I had to play with an eye on the music and foot to the ready just in case the lead guitarist got within 3 feet of me! I kid you not; he got booted a few times! Boy, that used to tick him off, but my response was always the same, (Hey, your butt will heal, my bass will not)! It became a running joke between us. I only play it now at home, and at church on Christmas & Easter, and when the guitarist goes on vacation!
Since then, the Mrs. has bought me some great basses. A used Alembic Epic that was priced right & has survived MANY bumps and bruises. It really is a great bass, and it gets plenty of combat experience.
ANYONE have any good lines for a new bass to convince the Mrs., I'm not doing too well!
Thanks for all the input, I really appreciate it. Hey JPS, WOW, that's a STUNNING BASS!
Perhaps, if I might expand a bit about my hesitation on using my CS, it may make a bit more sense...my paranoia that is....Keeping in mind I only play in church on Sunday Mornings a relatively SAFE venue one would think?
In the past 12 years, I've lost a Yamaha BBN5 due to someone running past the bass, tripping on the cord & knocking it off the stand. It fell in slow motion; the bass went over and landed on the headstock sending a sickening sound through the air causing the neck to crack the full length of the guitar. I spent hundreds for the bass and hundreds more for the repair. She never was the same again. I gave it away. I discovered the benefits of WIRELESS transmitters after this incident!
Now being a bit more cautious, I bought a cheap Washburn. I wasn't too thrilled with it but the price was right and if played and felt ok! I lost the Washburn due to the lead guitarist really getting into the music one morning and he spun around REALLY fast to face me and he somehow managed to jam his Fender's headstock right into my bass. I barely got my hand out of the way, I heard the plastic on the pickup crack, the thing popped off the strap, and it crashed to the floor. Bass #2 Dead. I learned about strap locks on that day!
It truly was an exercise in patience for me.
Enter my CS, the Mrs. purchased new for about $900.00 in 1995. It was my first BIG BUCK new bass. I spotted it in a guitar magazine issue of new guitars for 19?? I dropped every hint I could about it being a LIMITED EDITION CHRIS SQUIRE EDITION and how great it would sound in church, you get the idea! The Mrs. never let on! She was right, I had a cool bass, and I was really happy with it. We could not afford another one with two little kids, etc, etc, you get the idea.
I will never forget it, it was like the movie Christmas Story with little Ralphie getting his BB gun! Christmas morning and there was a familiar rectangular shape under the tree!
The original cardboard box was still stapled closed. After tearing off the wrapping paper, and then removing the box, I opened the case. You could still smell the fresh paint when that plain white paper came off the guitar! I still cherish it and I know I should not, it is only wood & wire, but.
I play sitting down and I had to play with an eye on the music and foot to the ready just in case the lead guitarist got within 3 feet of me! I kid you not; he got booted a few times! Boy, that used to tick him off, but my response was always the same, (Hey, your butt will heal, my bass will not)! It became a running joke between us. I only play it now at home, and at church on Christmas & Easter, and when the guitarist goes on vacation!
Since then, the Mrs. has bought me some great basses. A used Alembic Epic that was priced right & has survived MANY bumps and bruises. It really is a great bass, and it gets plenty of combat experience.
ANYONE have any good lines for a new bass to convince the Mrs., I'm not doing too well!
"Freedom of expression is important, but I have learned that people want to know how much you care before they care how much you know."
The only time a bass player gets noticed is when he stops playing.
The only time a bass player gets noticed is when he stops playing.
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