First time poster - long time reader

jaybic · Post by **jaybic** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:26 pm

Hello all. This is my first post here. I wanted to let you all know what a great wealth of info I've gather here. I own a '04 4003 JG that was made in Jan. This past Saturday I played my first gig with it and it was awesome. I have made a couple of completely reversible modifications that I've learned about from this site. I have installed a pick-up cover from Pickgaurdian and installed a clear thumbrest using the existing holes on the pickguard. Wish I had some pictures to post...maybe in the future. Looking forward to being a member here.

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:43 pm

Hi Jason, welcome to the forums, like you I've learned a great deal here. Looking forward to seeing pics of that 4003.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:02 pm

Welcome ... I am a long time poster and a first time reader ... heheheh ...

I love the new Ric basses ... they are so clean and and nothing has yellowed yet and there is no exposed paint ... and those thunderous pickups are awesome ... I have 2 2001's and a 2002 ... and a few older ones ...

jaybic · Post by **jaybic** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:08 pm

Yeah, I'm very pleased with the new Rick. I too enjoy older innstruments, but when it comes to me owning one, I do prefer to be the first owner. BTW I did order it online from Musician's Friend. It arrived with no problems whatsoever. I do have a set of Elixer Nanoweb strings that I just put on it. I am more and more amazed by this bass everyday.

highway_star · Post by **highway_star** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:30 pm

Welcome aboard! I joined last month after purchasing a 4003 and now it seems like Rics are multiplying like rabbits around my house.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 12:39 am

Welcome to the Forum, Jason!

What amp/rig are you using with your 4003?

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 1:50 am

Rics and rabbits....Sounds like it's time for a "Your Pet and Your Ric" commentary....

henny · Post by **henny** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 2:13 am

'Ello Jason. Post pics ASAP matey!

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 2:14 am

Welocome Jason. Rick are great!

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 2:14 am

Welcome Jason. Rick are great!

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 2:18 am

Wow! Look there, my first double post.

You guys caught me trying to do a spellcheck at the last minute.

And then I still got it wrong.( Not enough coffee yet.)

Lets try this again,

Welcome Jason! Ricks are great!

henny · Post by **henny** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 2:26 am

Don't you mean, Rics?

Learn the lingo!

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:36 am

Welcome Jason. Where did you get the clear thumbrest and how did you use the exsisting pickguard holes. It looks like you would need to use one hole from the pickguard and the other for the bridge pickup? If that the case than the thumbrest would be angled to much. If anyone elses know please chime in.

henny · Post by **henny** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:44 am

I also thought that Bob, then I went on to watch The Simpsons instead.

Yes, Jason - as I said, get some pics up ASAP!

jaybic · Post by **jaybic** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 10:33 am

Thanks for the warm welcome. I am currently using a Peavey TKO 115. It provides plenty of thump for the small venues (can you call a bar a venue?) we play. The thumbrest was something my brother-in-law made. It is a bit long in that it runs the entire side of the pickguard, parallel to the strings. However, I have come to really enjoy it in that my hand can move relatively freely from near the neck all the way down to the bridge pick-up