A bit of 4001C64

[1965]

I just realized that I named my other thread wrong, so I think a bunch of people missed these. Also, a new video with the bass in it.










The Smiths - This Charming Man:

[VRICKY63]

Beautiful bass ! Nice little tune . Are those nylon tape strings on the RIC bass in the video ?

[1965]

They're the same set of Pyramids that are in those photos. So far I'm pretty happy with them.

[rickfan63]

I don't blame you! That is one nice C64! Cool tune too!

[sloop_john_b]

Nice job on the Smiths tune, Wes!

[rickaddict]

Very cool video and great playing.

Notice how the toaster pickup on your C64 is off-center relative to the strings? That makes it 60's authentic!

[bottom4]

Wes, I send it in the other thread, I'll say it again. That is a stunning fireglo! Let me know if you ever decide to part with it.

Nice vid too

cheers!

[antipodean]

Wes,

Great bass, great playing, great video, and I like the subtle placement of the 325 in the background on the bass shots - a v59 or a modded c58? I'm sure you've alluded to it before but my memory isn't what it was..

[1965]

Thanks, it's a C58. I was playing it earlier and set it down on the Orange, then did the bass part so it ended up in the background. I didn't notice it at the time, but when I watched it later I thought it was funny how it just pops up for the bass parts.

Thanks for the tip, Jeff. I didn't even notice the off-center toaster until you mentioned it, cool.

[1965]

Eek, the D string of my C64 just broke at the tuner while loosening the string. Geez, this set's only been on the bass a week. These Pyramids are expensive, I don't wanna pay $75 for another D string. Thinking about switching to TI's, that's what I've got on all my guitars.

[johnallg]

Switch, but also contact Pyramid customer service with your experience and see what they will do.

[1965]

Will do, thanks for the tip. It's just kind of a bummer because I've only had the bass a week or so and have just got into the groove of playing it.

[sloop_john_b]

Thinking about switching to TI's, that's what I've got on all my guitars.

DO IT.

[johnallg]

Wes, it is strange to have a string break like that and at the tuner. Look at the holes on all 4 and see if the one that broke the string has a sharp edge. Not probable but possible.

[division17]

Fantastic looking bass! I loved the sound of those Pyramids.