Michael Anthony Playing a Ric?

afulop · Post by **afulop** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:27 pm

Can someone tell me if MA is playing a Ric in this video for "Hot for Teacher?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT7XOlPWsN8&mode=related&search=

Just heard VH are touring again with DLR...will see them here in Toronto in October!

rickboy88 · Post by **rickboy88** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:43 pm

It looks like a custom finish 4001 series with different pickups. I'll let the experts look further.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 4:10 am

Apparently the Hollywood Hard Rock Cafe has it now...

Michael Anthony - Van Halen
THE Rickenbacker Bass used on the 1984 tour by Michael Anthony, as well as the music video for "Panama".

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 6:20 am

It must have been donated before the rest of his bass collection to a swim.

henry5 · Post by **henry5** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 2:22 am

I can't watch the vid as I'm at work, but if it's the black/white one its a later 4001 with a stripey refin,a Badass and 2 sets of EMG p-bass p/ups IIRC.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 3:24 am

Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue also played a 4001. He had a set of EMG installed in it, The Hard Rock Cafe in Newport Beach has it now.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:04 am

I dont care how famous I get, (ha!),,,I'm keeping my basses.

gray · Post by **gray** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:31 pm

I thought I read somewhere that Micheal Anthony played a 4005 as well.

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 5:27 pm

He had a 4005 before it took a swim with the rest of his collection.

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:51 pm

What happened to his 57 4000?

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:55 pm

"I do not recall"...LOL

rickboy88 · Post by **rickboy88** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 10:32 am

Apparently he still has a 150+ bass collection (has me beat by 141) which includes a late 60's 4005:

http://www.madanthonycafe.com/bassomonth.html

leesh · Post by **leesh** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:20 am

Alright...somebody help me out...what is the 'took a swim' thing all about?

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:11 am

Well Alisha, here's the story as I remember it. There was a 4003 truss rod cover on Ebay a few years ago for sale. It was so specific in it's details that forum members surmised it to be from a particular limited edition 4003. An inquiry was made as to where the rest of the bass was and the seller informed those inquiring minds that it was in nonsalvageable condition due to water damage. The seller of the TRC went on to tell the story of how the bass got that way. The owner of the bass had a very large party at his house. Late in the evening the bass players wife went looking for her husband and found him passed out in a car in their driveway with another woman in a very compromising position. The now upset wife proceeded to toss all of said bass players collection of basses and some amps into their swimming pool. Somehow John Hall's name came up because he could confirm that the bass was unrepairable. His response was.."There are 5150 reasons why this bass can't be fixed". Now YOU figure out who he was talking about.

rickboy88 · Post by **rickboy88** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:54 pm

Aha!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5150_(album)