New 4003 Montezuma Brown delivered today!!!

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 9:34 am

Hey Scott!

Welcome back to the Rick family. So how do you like the new axe?

By the way...your former pal(4001C64S) is still immaculate, and is regularly played. I removed his 'shoes and strung him with roundwounds. He is one Bad@$$ Rick!

scottpro1969 · Post by **scottpro1969** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:39 am

Ouch, just the thought of having to sell that hurts. I'm just glad it's got a good home

The Monty is just awesome. Since I haven't had a RIC for a while and playing a couple of old Peavey's that I have, the RIC just fit like a glove. Like an old friend. That finish is just perfect. And the sound, pure RIC. Haven't put it down much with the exception of the Patriots game. GO PATS!!!!

Joey,
I would love to get a big rig but can't justify it right now since I'm in the Air Force, and North Dakota isn't exactly a music hotbead for talented players to hook up with. I'm thinking either a more powerful combo or a head with 2x10's.

scottpro1969 · Post by **scottpro1969** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:44 am

Hey Jeff,
Just make sure you don't put a Bad@$$ bridge on it.

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 6:23 am

The Bad@$$ bridge is something I might have done in the 80's if I ever had the cash(along with a brass nut and Schaller machines). I'm glad I didn't have the cash!

Rest assured...for as long as I own him he will only wear a Rick bridge!

scottpro1969 · Post by **scottpro1969** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 9:28 am

Yeah,
I my first Rick bass was a 1980 Jetglo 4001 that I bought in 1984. I wanted the same Rick as Geddy so I had the Bad@$$ mod done to it. Wish I still had that bass, actually. As well as the C64S

grayk · Post by **grayk** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 9:49 am

Pleased you're enjoying your new Ric Scott. You would enjoy it much more with an Ashdown rig though. They are great amps. I use an ABM 300evo head and the ABM compact 2x10. It is plenty enough for most of the gigs I play and it has done hundreds now. More power...required add another 2x10.

loendmaestro · Post by **loendmaestro** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 11:44 am

Here ya go Scott,

My last Yorkie pitch of the day....
http://www.yorkville.com/products.asp?id=262&cat=15&type=32

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 12:52 pm

Good choice Chris. Jim Glen was telling me about these amps, the YBA200 all tube amp to be exact. After reading all the great reviews about this amp I ordered one for myself. Very easy on the wallet for a tube amp.
http://www.yorkville.com/products.asp?type=32&cat=40
I might be considering the cab that goes with it.

loendmaestro · Post by **loendmaestro** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 2:16 pm

Yeah,I've got this head:
http://www.yorkville.com/products.asp?id=247&cat=15&type=32

and this cabinet:
http://www.yorkville.com/products.asp?id=199&cat=15&type=32

and couldn't be happier!

Ricks sound great through it!

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 6:11 pm

Chris,
How do you like that head with the tube or ss pre-amp ?

I was looking at it's bigger brother the XS800 which is the same price as the YBA-200, but is a lot more powerful.

loendmaestro · Post by **loendmaestro** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 6:37 pm

I love it. The hybrid is perfect for me. They had not yet introduced the XS800 when I bought mine, but the 400 is PLENTY of amp for me. I haven't got it past '3' yet with 2 guitarists & a powerful drummer. I also run it through my old Fender 4x10 cab in addition to the Yorkie cab.

The XS800 looks nice - I think it's actually lighter than mine because it has fans instead of a heat sink, but like I said - at this juncture of my career 400w is ample!

We just finished doing some recording & my 4003 sounded MONSTROUS! My best recorded tone ever.

The YBA200 looks sweet too, but I honestly have no experience with that one.
I will say that I think Traynor/Yorkville have got it going on right now. This is my 2nd Yorkie (I foolishly sold an old Bassmaster 200 combo I had a few years back) & I am thrilled.

Best kept secret in amplification if you ask me.

Bob, let me know how that YBA200 sounds when you get it, I'd love to hear your review.

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 7:01 pm

Hi Chris,
Thanks for the update, and you're right, the 800 is substantialy lighter than the 400. I like the overall layout and design of the 800, but the lure of 200w of all tube is tempting.

Looking forward to a report from Bob Scott on his new YBA-200 and his c64, a lot of new toys for one week !!!

lshaia · Post by **lshaia** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 3:51 am

Bob, please do let us know how you like the YBA-200; I either need to buy a new power amp or, for a few dollars more, go all tube. I'd really be interested in how it sounds with a Rickenbacker.

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:53 am

I will be post my thoughts when I get the YBA-200. It's being shipped directly from Yorkville, but I'm not sure when it's suppose to arrive.
Can't wait to try my c64 through it.

loendmaestro · Post by **loendmaestro** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 6:14 pm

I'd be hard pressed not to get that matching cab too Bob. That 15"/2x10" cabinet looks sweet!