Hello from a new member

jaime_h · Post by **jaime_h** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 10:21 am

I recently joined this site, I have loved Ricks since the early 60s (yep the Beatles and the Who) I have a 1971 model 360 with slanted frets (bought in 1972) and a new 4003 bass, both Fireglow. I will try to post pictures when I get a chance. Thanks to Jim Glen (fellow Active Bass member) for introducing me to this site.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 10:30 am

Welcome to the forum Jaime!

admin · Post by **admin** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 10:37 am

Welcome Jaime and please send along a photo or two of your Rickenbackers.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 11:53 am

Welcome Jaime, and Happy Thanksgiving!

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 3:12 pm

Welcome Jaime. So, does the slanted frets work as advertised?

jaime_h · Post by **jaime_h** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 9:26 am

I don't know what the slanted frets were adverised as doing. But they make it easier to play bar chords.

jps · Post by **jps** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 10:39 am

I think that was the idea, how is it for soloing?

dale_fortune · Post by **dale_fortune** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 12:26 pm

Welcome Jaime As for the Slanted fret models that was the idea to make the frets conform to the natural angle of the wrist therefore an easier to play instrument. For some this worked but for most players it never caught on since most of us play more than one make of a guitar.

jaime_h · Post by **jaime_h** » Sat Nov 27, 2004 5:09 am

It's not determental to playing lead but I have a strat more for that. I have been playing the bass now for the last 4 year, I picked up the strat recently and could not believe how small and close the strings felt.

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 10:41 am

Hey there Jaymie, welcome to the wonderfull world of the Ric Forum !!!!