Direct recording of my two Rics

[bob_atherton]

Listening again I think the V63 has it rather than the '78. It cuts through better and in the context of a band that really matters.

Philip, did you use the same type of strings on all the basses, if so what did you use, great tone on all of them!

[anoukane]

On the two Rics I used the same set of Rotosound strings. (I think the set is about 2/3 weeks old).
On the Jazz I put a new set of Rotosounds.

Rotosound RS 66LC

Cheers!

[zarezare]

[quote="edski"]Of the Ricks, I think the v63 sounded the best - I liked the completely open sound.



I agree!

[grayk]

I was quite astounded that the open 78 and the open Geddy sounded so similar ! It has been said before that a Jazz can sound very similar at times to the 4001....look at Geddy himself, I have trouble deciding if he has used the Ric or the Jazz on his earlier stuff !

I think again it comes back to the 2 different basses sounding similar because "you" are playing them both. We are all quite unique in our playing styles and techniques.

Great study though, thankyou.

[johnallg]

Personally I think a Precision sounds more like a Rick than a Jazz.

[grayk]

Things like this are always subjective and a matter of opinion. I personally think Geddy gets a a very Ric like sound from his Jazz. I also would have bet good money that John Wetton was using a Ric (I didnt know he was known for using a 61 Precision at the time) on Wildest Dreams with Asia.

[rickenbrother]

All the recording sound very good. I like the sound of the '78 most of all.