If you had to pick one Ric to take to a gig

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 1:32 pm

My new fave is my 3000/5 five string. The RIC humbucker works well with anything thrown at me and the "B" string makes it possible to keep up with some of the newer stuff. Since I have no luck posting pics here, I'll send the files to Mr.Rath to post if he doesn't mind.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 6:16 pm

no problem I'll post them for you ...

I found a couple in my archives ...

rob · Post by **rob** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 8:04 pm

I'd take someone else's to a gig. Mine stays home. If it leaves the house, it's stolen!

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 8:09 pm

Thanks Jeff. The bass on the right is now finished with the heel and headstock matched to the body and back of neck in clear satin for speed. It also has separate bass and treble controls with the jackplate on the side. The one on the left became the model "610" and will be finished in "SquireGlo". My fretless 3000 has been turned into something all together different. Pics to follow this weekend.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 9:25 pm

My '80 AG 4001 would probably get the call as it has been my standard for many years.

henry5 · Post by **henry5** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 9:54 am

Haven't got pictures yet (I WILL get a digital camera!)but currently I'd say my 4000; it's chuckable and sounds like tiles falling off a roof. It'll cut through most things. Can't wait to try my Sergio-equipped CS though (thanks once again Sergio!). Maybe I should rechristen it a CSSS.....

henry5 · Post by **henry5** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 9:56 am

BTW why is it I want almost every Rick in every picture?

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 1:53 pm

"BTW why is it I want almost every Rick in every picture?"

Oh no! The dreaded RAS is upon him!

rob · Post by **rob** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 8:08 pm

Ted, nice Autumnglo! I love it with the black pickguard.

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 12:36 pm

Don't mention it, Shaun.
Do post some pics of your 'babes' when you can, please.
Back to the subject of this thread. I would pick my November 70 21 fret 4001. Because it's flashy and it has major balls - thumping lows, crackling highs.

henry5 · Post by **henry5** » Sat Sep 25, 2004 3:13 am

Sergio, I'll post pics as soon as I get hold of a camera - and Jeffrey, yep, I think I've got bad RAS; pity there's nothing you can take for it! Gotta love that 21 fretter Sergio; that would be top of my RAS list I think.

big_g · Post by **big_g** » Sun Sep 26, 2004 6:26 pm

I'd say it'd have to be my JetGlo 4003, for overall sound and dependability. I would say my '82 4001S but it's had enough of a beating over the years. It's earned a well deserved rest.

readyeddy · Post by **readyeddy** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 12:59 pm

Shaun: you say you have a 4000 ??? What year ?
I have one and would certainly like to see pics of yours and exchange any information !!!

spamegg · Post by **spamegg** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:08 pm

Wow, for me it depends on the gig. I've been playing this beautiful green 4004 CII for about 3 1/2 years (love it) but about a year ago the band I'm in started getting more festival and outside party gigs. I hated seeing that beauty in the direct sunlight or in a drizzel. So I decided to get an "outside" bass. One that is pretty bullet proof, not so beautiful that I'd stress having in on an outdoor gig, but with a smokin' tone. The solution: a '76 3001. The more I play it, the more I love it. (sometimes a little more than the CII, but I'd never tell her that.)

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 12:00 am

How about a pic or two of your basses Donald? I dont think we have one of a green CII here on the forum.