At long last.....

wints · Post by **wints** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 11:40 am

Here,s my 68 with the 73 FL as company...

rickinroma · Post by **rickinroma** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 8:50 pm

your '68 has a hi gain pick up in the treble position, right?
I didn't know that '68 4001 were so special for rickenbacker collectors

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:18 am

Ok, I'm back!!

I put the TI long scale strings on it and what a difference it makes!! The lows are very clear and booming and I didn't even have to intonate it!
...but it was certainly tough trying to seat those string ends into the R tailpiece!!

Now.....to find a suitable amp for my babies to sound their best.....

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 9:40 am

Ampeg

or Marshall JTM45 w/valve rectifier

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 10:44 am

Ampeg....the SVT line?

I really like the McCartney/RIC sound but keep in mind.....I also will be playing a Hofner through it.....

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 12:02 pm

`how bigs' the gig?

SVT for sure-if ya got roadies!

V4B-H 'same' preamp section but different power valves and OT/PT trannys-so not the 'same' tone.

For small gigs-SB-12 thru the board (but has no DI or XLR)

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 12:56 pm

Lots of outside stuff in good weather. For inside use, I'll definitely need the xlr.....

Inside is mostly smaller venues.

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 5:04 pm

go with an svt and don't worry about it...just let it rock!!!