is this for real 350 bass?

[hjarnett]

i pulled these from the net

[jps]

Isn't that the Howie Epstein bass?

[86kubicki]

Yes, I think that was the custom bass someone built for Howie. Many factory parts I'm sure, but it didn't originate from RIC.

[beatlefreak]

hat would be cool for RIC to put out sometime.

[rickenbrother]

This bass had been discussed at length once before and it got ugly. Let's not do that again in this thread.

[dog]

Well, where ever it came from....it certainly looks GREAT!

[JakeK]

IS it Howie's bass??

[bassduke49]

Yes, it is one of two (from what I understand) that were made for Howie by a custom builder. I don't know what became of one, but the other was part of an estate auction a couple of years ago, and I was able to handle and inspect the one shown in the photos. It was nicely built, but the finish was not as nice as the typical Rick. I do like the looks of it, but you're not likely to see any coming from RIC; they have plenty enough to do.

[rickfan60]

I agree. A RIC model along those lines would be awesome. The Epstein bass is a great starting point but needs a few proportion tweaks.

[cassius987]

Seems to me like a superglorified 2030 or 3001. I definitely dig it although 3 pickups on a bass seems like too much to me.

[rickfan60]

Seems to me like a superglorified 2030 or 3001. I definitely dig it although 3 pickups on a bass seems like too much to me.

Two necks are too much as too. But they look great on stage!

[1965]

This bass had been discussed at length once before and it got ugly.

Just like the bass in question. hmm

[VRICKY63]

I want one................Now

[thinneckrick]

Saying you like it is the problem Wes. So do i but.....then .....you start to hear the eggshells crunching ....and...see visions of padlocks ......and.... complete threads start missing......It is a sweety though.. Must have had it made before the heroin addiction got to great as im sure she was'nt cheap

[jaymi]

hopefully, padlocks will not show up here.....There's no reason...