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For a short scale RIC, what about a 325B? JetGlo of course. Toasters like the 4005...

I was out at an open jam tonight ... I took my jetglo 4003 4-2-5 ... when you go up the neck and start with the low b it is like playing a short scale bass ... at the 5th fret you have a E at the 10th fret you have an A ... you get that sweet bassy short scale sound ...

Jerry Jones makes a long horn copy that is supposed to be much better than the originals.
I'd go with a 4003 if I were you, you'll get used to the longer scale quickly.

On page 55 of the latest (May-2006) issue of Bass Player magazine, there is a review of the latest version of the Danelectro Longhorn bass. The review is mostly positive. The price ($400 street) is really reasonable. Check it out if you can. I looked for an online link, but apparently it's not published yet.

Yeah, I didn't mention Jerry Jones Longhorns 'cause I figured they were out of his budget, I currently have 2 JJ Longhorn basses, 4 and 6-string.

Hello! I'm new to the forum, but this topic is right up my alley. You see, I have teeny, tiny hands (even for a girl.) I started playing on a Fender Mustang, and I also have a Danelectro Longhorn. They are both fantastic, but I recently made the leap to long-scale with a 1974 4001 and I'm doing fine. If you want a Rick, you should go for it.

welcome Stacy ...

Welcome Stacy, how did you end up with a nice old 74 for your first Rick?

Did you consider new, or do you prefer the 4001?

Those are beautiful basses Ronn, I was looking at one the other day at one of my local Guitar Gouger err, I mean Guitar centers.

Welcome Stacy.
Zelda nice.

Welcome, Stacy!

It is nice to have some girls posting here. We are apparently mostly white male baby-boomers. Not that there is anything wrong with that but a little variety and other perspectives are certainly refreshing. The younger guys (Jacob, John D., and Nate) have added a nice dimension to the discussions. They often remind me of the way I was 20 years ago.

Or 37 years ago, as the case may be. Welcome to the Rick bass world, Stacy. Of course, we require a photo at some point! ;^)

I believe I'm a "younger guy" too . . . unless the cutoff age is a month or so from 19 years . . .

Thanks for the warm welcome! To answer your question, J gary, I prefer the 4001 since it has a thinner neck than the 4003. I also have thing for vintage gear. My Danelectro and Mustang are both reissues, so I was really wanting an older Rickenbacker. My 4001 isn't museum quality, but it's a great player and I love the way it sounds.