Getting the DCM out of the case.

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:45 am

I've been doing a fair amount of jamming lately so I've been putting all the basses thru the paces. I played the DCM out last nite, first time in a couple years at least. I forgot what great tone that cherry-smelling beast has. It may not be a case queen for much longer....

8mileshigher · Post by **8mileshigher** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 2:40 am

Looking forward to seeing and hearing you play it !!

Maybe you're thinking its time for another Mini Con soon ?

kiramdear · Post by **kiramdear** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 2:50 am

Those are soooo pretty. I know if I had one I'd be showing it off. As long as it's not a dodgy venue, if you know what I mean. Risk assessment would be wise but yes, all Ricks are made to be played and look great doing it.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 3:39 pm

Good for you, Scott, I need to get the DCM out of the case more often. Right now I'm enjoying being stuck in 4004Cii mode.

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:35 pm

Bring it Rich! I'm going to bring the DCM to my next noise session.

...the five year old Ric strings don't sound half bad, either. I may no longer be a Hartke evangelist.

turlu · Post by **turlu** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:30 pm

Also took the DCM out of the case recently as well. I will be honest with all of you guys. The finish on those rare beasts is simply out of this world ! I love red basses to start with and that one is so special with the gold pickguard !!! The tone was pure Ric pleasure too !

stanislav · Post by **stanislav** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:11 am

There seems to be some negativity toward these, but I love mine! It is a beautiful finish!

Ivan3000 · Post by **Ivan3000** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 8:23 am

Nice! Keep those Ricks active!

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 9:36 am

stanislav wrote:There seems to be some negativity toward these, but I love mine! It is a beautiful finish!

Give it a few years, when the new coming Rick enthusiasts won't know or even care if they do, about the reasons why there is some negativity towards them right now.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 9:42 am

rickenbrother wrote:
stanislav wrote:There seems to be some negativity toward these, but I love mine! It is a beautiful finish!
Give it a few years, when the new coming Rick enthusiasts won't know or even care if they do, about the reasons why there is some negativity towards them right now.

Did I miss something?

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:44 pm

Probably the same thing I missed. :shrug:

coolingitdown · Post by **coolingitdown** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 3:01 pm

Whatever it is, i missed it too, i guess.

stanislav · Post by **stanislav** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 3:03 pm

I remember some comments about the neck being too thick, the price too high, maybe some noise. The neck is pretty thick, but it never bothered me. But then again, I like the old 4004 neck too.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 3:20 pm

Well, they are simply 2006/2007 4003 models, which unfortunately means some of the great features to come are absent. Can you imagine these with full width inlays?

cjj · Post by **cjj** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 4:02 pm

...or the old style crushed pearl inlays...

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