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Re: Rics are Cool Basses
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:02 pm
by lucky
Yes the bass is looking & sounding great, some people often think that Ric basses are fragile but they can take a lot of bangs and knocks in their stride. That said the first knock it took with me owning it, I almost had a heart attack. But I treat it to a good T-Cutting & Rotosound RS66 Swing Bass strings.
Re: Rics are Cool Basses
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:45 pm
by johnallg
Shawn, the first knock is always hard to bear on an instrument, new or used.
Re: Rics are Cool Basses
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:50 pm
by winston
I totally agee John. That is a big gulp moment.
Re: Rics are Cool Basses
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 12:03 am
by cassius987
lucky wrote:some people often think that Ric basses are fragile but they can take a lot of bangs and knocks in their stride.
+1
Looks like a lovely bass, I'm glad you enjoy it.
Re: Rics are Cool Basses
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:39 am
by lucky
Yes I do love this bass on so many levels. The neck feels great I know that the newer 4003's have a thin neck, and I still enjoy playing it or just looking at it when it is on the stand. The Fireglo finish has started to amber & I have started to get parts for a more vintage look, by adding a V63 scratchplate & treble pickup surround and vintage style control knobs. Next on the list will be the toaster pickup & hopefully one day the Horseshoe pickup.
Re: Rics are Cool Basses
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:47 am
by Bighouse
kiramdear wrote:Yep, he's definitely making a grab for your bass. Good thing he has no feet!
I dunno Kira, he might be able to get away with "walking" bassline....