Rush- Opening night in Atlanta

tvking · Post by **tvking** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:27 am

I saw Rush open their tour last night and just when I thought Geddy was going to settle with tearing the frets off that Jazz bass all night, he fooled me and strapped on a black 4001 for "Passage to Bangkok". I closed my eyes and for a moment, it was the old days again.....Maybe next tour, we'll see a doubleneck sighting?

ricosound · Post by **ricosound** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:02 am

OMG, here we go with another Geddy should use the Rick thread. (I have tickets for 9/9 in Minneapolis, can't wait!) I can't decide now if I'm more of a fan of Neil Peart's motorcycle travel books or Geddy bass playing.

markbass99 · Post by **markbass99** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:41 am

Yeah, I just posted this in the Rick Artists Forum. I think it's pretty cool that they have been listening to the fans and have been trying to do some things like playing some older songs and a token rick showing. The word on another forum is the rick sounded pretty damn good!

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:42 am

I'm stoked!! I'm seeing them next week!!! WOO HOO

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:55 am

After seeing the setlist for this tour, I'll not see them. I need vintage RUSH, pre-86.

tvking · Post by **tvking** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:11 am

For me, one of the highlights of the night was Natural Science and Witch Hunt back to back. It was a great night for all, but beware of those $10.00 beers. And Wes, I think you misunderstood the meaning of my original post. I don't recall saying anything about what Geddy should or should not play. I merely mentioned a Ricky sighting and since this is the Rickenbacker forum..... It could have been a P-bass cut into the shape of a teardrop.

ricosound · Post by **ricosound** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:49 am

Oh not you specifically. This forum just goes on and on about how Geddy should go back to the Rick and play the old stuff all the time like some reunion band. After 30 years I think they are still a viable musical force because they have evolved. You think of the Stones, Chicago, Grand Funk, and any other act from the 70's and they are touring but not turning out commercially acceptable new material. For the god's sake STYX was just in town and what must they sound like, ick. I'm a fan of Rush from early on and admire the seasons of their career together as a core group. If anything, Geddy should have dragged out the Pbass, 4001, 4080, Wal, Stienberger, and Taurus pedals for the R30 tour and not this time. This tour is in support of Snakes and Arrows which I assume is Rick-less.

ram · Post by **ram** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 5:07 am

He knows the Ric-o-philes are out there - so he incorporates one in the show. Great showmanship! A little something for everyone all the while promoting the new release. Gotta love it!

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 5:13 am

Maybe he'll get re-aquainted with it all over again?

Maybe it'll inspire him to pick up a 4004, fall in love with that,,have Rickenbacker make him a 4004 CII doubleneck,,AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

It could happen, couldnt it???

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 7:37 am

By the way how did the old Rick sound????

geddeeee · Post by **geddeeee** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:25 am

I bet it sounded glorious!!! I know he uses the P.A., but still, bet it pisses all over the Jazz!!!
LOL!

tvking · Post by **tvking** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:34 am

The difference was immediate and to me sounded like a 30 year old, well- oiled glove. He could go back to that 4001 anytime and it wouldn't hurt my feelings.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:20 am

It is the reason many of us took to the 4000 series so heartily!
It's nice to hear that the old thing is getting some stage time once again.

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:40 am

In honor of Geddy, I broke these out of their cases.

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:53 am

Hey, ummmm...Dave?

Which of the 2 on the top row is for sale?