ric 4003 1995 bass

[staffy]

hi i just bought a 1995 4003 bass i want to fit new medium gauge strings with a bright sound any recommendations and any advice for the best strings to use appreciated dont want to do any damage to the bass thanks staffy

[doctorwho]

Welcome, Stafford!

I recommend that you use the Search function, as there have been many, many previous posts on what strings people use on their basses. You'll have to sort through a lot ... here are a few I pulled out:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=381445

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=381307

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=380954

And the one that's probably the best to answer your question:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=380954

[staffy]

thanks doctor who im going to try ric strings gauge 45 55 75 105 and see how they go could you recommend how to get the classic yes /rush sound what effects should i get any further help appreciated i realise much of it is down to playing style technique etc but im looking to get some effects to pursue my goal many thanks staffy

[jps]

Welcome Stafford!

What gear do you have currently amp and effects-wise? For a great distortion and just a great tone shaping pedal I recently got a Tech 21 VT Bass pedal that sounds just fabulous with my Ricks and other basses.

[staffy]

hi jeffrey i have a 40 watt kustom combo and boss pedals comp sust / chorus /g equalizer/ overdrive 3 mostly use the overdrive pedal i bought a pre amp on ebay and it didnt work getting a refund a thus looking for a good new effects pedal il check the spec of the tech 21 effects pedal i was looking at line six gear what do you think of them any good im thinking of fitting the vintage push/pull tone control to my bass do you think this is a worthwhile modification any info appreciated thanks staffy

[admin]

Welcome Stafford. This post will be moved to the Rickenbacker Basses where more bass players will see it.