Post of picture of you PLAYING your ric

bear · Post by **bear** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:08 pm

Even at an old fashioned Street Dance / Block Party playing a Rickenbacker is just too much fun and always brings a smile to my face.

walker · Post by **walker** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:24 pm

Looks like good times! I especially like the "bigger than life" pic on the bottom.

jps · Post by **jps** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:27 pm

Boy, you sure do like short straps!

ben_brown · Post by **ben_brown** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:22 pm

No buckle rash for sure....

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:49 pm

love that old fashioned curly red cord ... it reminds me of the 60s ...

morbass · Post by **morbass** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:43 pm

So, I've got the Rathenbacker on the guitar rack backstage last night at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana and a guy who works there yells "who's Ric?" I come forward and the guy tells me he builds necks at Ric for his day job and what a cool place it is to work and how it's family owned and how all the basses are hand made, etc.

I pointed out the 5 string conversions and he was very impressed with Jeff's work. After the show he told me it sounded great (the bass, not necessarily my playing).

bear · Post by **bear** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:22 pm

Jeff and Ben,
Short straps rule.
Not only does it keep ones basses away from buckle rash, and I don't wear shirts with buttons when playing either, the playing position doesn't change between live and studio sessions when I am usually seated. At this stage of the game it is also a lot more comfortable on the wrists as well.

Jeff R.
Yes the "Red" coil cable is So '60's.
What else goes so perfectly with a C64 than a "Bullet" coil cable. IIRC they also come in black, blue, and clear outer coatings (o;}.
They sound great live, I can discern a difference from the Evidence Audio Cables I regularly use when recording, but not enough to justify long, stiff, expensive cables for live use, the Bullets are super thick, and have sturdy connectors. Retail is around $35 IIRC.

The Pyramid - "Legendary Strings" T-shirt in the photos is courtesy of Pick of The Ricks.

bear · Post by **bear** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:56 am

'Scuse Me While I Kiss The Sky

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:31 pm

cool picture Eric ...

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:33 pm

That Rathenbacker looks sleek as hell. Very cool.

Bear, love the pic, and I have to say you've been giving me RAS for a c64s!!

bear · Post by **bear** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:04 am

Thanks John,
No photoshop effects either I have no idea what was being cast by the lights to get that swirly effect. RAS indeed, mine is focused on a wish for a COY C64, that would put me in pure RAS heaven.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:13 am

someday I will have to convert a v63 or c64 to a 5 string bass ...

jbpklp · Post by **jbpklp** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:15 am

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edski · Post by **edski** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:59 am

Jerry, that's just cruel! Mapleglo 4002...sheesh!

Very nice...

ram · Post by **ram** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:15 am

Jerry - sweet looking. I have always been a sucker for woodgrain..... lovin the MG!!!