They cant all be Ric's!

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 6:48 am

Once I get the fretless I will let you know,they still have a couple of 82-3 fender elites in NOS and a anniversary p bass ,a 70s NOS Jazz in a Sianna sunburst...

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 7:53 am

Ilan - That is a beautiful bass! I have always given a good stare at those. Love the matching headstock and color and yes, the rosewood fingerboard is rare. The weight is the only issue for me.

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:07 am

Yup, the only problem is they weigh like a ton. And the rosewood ones (which look killer) were even heavier and their necks tended to warp. Still, 4080's weigh more...

I see P Specials fetching $800-$900 on eBay depending on condition (never saw a NOS there), they are so undervalued.

rikk · Post by **rikk** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 2:36 pm

You guys like the sound of these. I never liked it. It was my main bass for about five years until I got my first Ric. Then nothing came close. I think there is something about my playing that I'm more well suited for the Ric tone. I owned a 5 string Music Man at one time, but could never get used to the sound. Flea made it sound great, but in my hands it wasn't working. I traded it for a Ric 5 string and now I'm happy.

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 2:52 pm

Rikk, I have several basses and have experimented with lots of brands. I don't have one special one. I have basses that compliment certain sounds. And I like them for the special character they have. Each is different. I like mt Rics too!

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:39 pm

Ditto!

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:55 pm

I'm not a fan of P basses.. but those things are nice looking! I like the gold thumbrest! Hahaha.