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Re: Lemmy's Basses in the Shop
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 5:28 pm
by jps
incubus2432 wrote:I just noticed that the frets were removed/installed with the binding in place. Am I wrong or is that odd?
Odd that you might be wrong or that the binding stayed in place during the refret?
Frets can be replaced like that, it just takes more patience and care to do so.
Re: Lemmy's Basses in the Shop
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:49 pm
by johnallg
As to the finish, remember these walnuts are an oil finish.
Re: Lemmy's Basses in the Shop
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 4:15 pm
by watton_earth
badeggs wrote:Man that thing got filthy! Looked like he'd been gigging it for 20 years...
How old is the walnut wing'd 4003?
Re: Lemmy's Basses in the Shop
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:53 pm
by coolhandjjl
A genuine Road Worn !
(I'm surprised no one's mentioned that yet.)
Re: Lemmy's Basses in the Shop
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:21 pm
by blueroofshaun
very cool!
Re: Lemmy's Basses in the Shop
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 4:23 pm
by johnallg
coolhandjjl wrote:A genuine Road Worn !
(I'm surprised no one's mentioned that yet.)
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Re: Lemmy's Basses in the Shop
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 3:03 am
by MiroN
These are the things that I like to see, to understand how Lemmy plays his bass
Re: Lemmy's Basses in the Shop
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:04 am
by berth
I was thinking yesterday if maybe Lemmy would be the "most seen by a live audience" Rickenbacker player. He goes on and on. Still touring with Rickenbacker's from the early 70ies. That is almost 40 years now.
Re: Lemmy's Basses in the Shop
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 8:21 am
by 08 Ric 4003
Lemmy is one of the most seen Ric players. HIm, Ged and Paul are who I think of as Ric bass players.
Re: Lemmy's Basses in the Shop
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 8:59 am
by bassduke49
I think of Chris Squire (Yes) as a more consistent showman of the Rickenbacker bass. I know there are the hard rockers who will argue that progressive rock music isn't really "rock," but Chris Squire defined and separated "bass" in rock music more than any other IMHO. Lemmy's use of the instrument isn't so much playing bass as it is filling the sonic pocket. To me it just sounds like blaaat while Squires playing sounds like clearly defined notes (sometimes closely coupled). But true, Squire has played several other instruments on record and stage, while Lemmy always seems to sling the Rick.
Re: Lemmy's Basses in the Shop
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 10:29 am
by just_bassics
Yea, what Paul said... +1.
Re: Lemmy's Basses in the Shop
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 10:56 am
by 08 Ric 4003
Damn how could I forget Chris, my bad.
Re: Lemmy's Basses in the Shop
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:02 am
by 08 Ric 4003
Mr.Kilmister must certainly punishes the bass like no other, but come on that opening bass line on Ace Of Spades is easy but effective, sure Lemmy is not a articulate player but it is the only axe he has used for almost as long as I have been alive.
Re: Lemmy's Basses in the Shop
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 12:11 pm
by incubus2432
......and let's emphasize the sheer number of live gigs. Others may be more well known, mainstream and "respected" but for living life on the road and just non-stop gigging (and recording) I don't believe anyone else comes anywhere near. Always with a Ric is just a bonus.
Re: Lemmy's Basses in the Shop
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:10 pm
by berth
More people should listen to earlier Hawkwind (with Lemmy) to understand where he is coming from and to find out he can be a very melodic player.