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jps wrote:

teeder wrote:

Kevin's brother, Mark, took it for a whirl yesterday in my shop and it sounded outstanding, particularly the 'shoe.

Yeah, he told me I'd be selling the V63 once this one arrives.

Back to John?

I think it's your turn, Jeff!

jps wrote:

teeder wrote:

Kevin's brother, Mark, took it for a whirl yesterday in my shop and it sounded outstanding, particularly the 'shoe.

Yeah, he told me I'd be selling the V63 once this one arrives.

Back to John?

Hahahahaha!!!!!!!

Is that the V63 bass that both of you (Kevin & John) have in your avatar pics?

Mark, that bass in my avatar is my '04 4003 with the Toaster, RIHS, and C64 pickguard on it. Has the inlays on the fretboard and the maple wings on the headstock.

Always exciting to see another RM get in the register, Kevin?

If it's not yours it's another drool 1999 for sure.

Yep, that's mine.

Rita and I have our first gig together tonight!

I hope Yvonne doesn't get jealous!

Awesome, go easy on her, you know how they are when they get new outfits.

Nice!

Looking good Kevin! How'd she sound?

NICE Kevin!!!!

Now that you've put it through its paces, I'll ask it again: How does it feel to finally get your dream bass?

It's pretty amazing, Jake. There's certainly something about these '60's "S" basses. Even though it's a refin, it feels comfortable like a old pair of Levi's (when they were still made in the USA).

How'd she sound?

Sweet! I have NOS Rick flats on it. Punch and clarity. Warm but not muddy.

teeder wrote:It's pretty amazing, Jake. There's certainly something about these '60's "S" basses. Even though it's a refin, it feels comfortable like a old pair of Levi's (when they were still made in the USA).

How'd she sound?

Sweet! I have NOS Rick flats on it. Punch and clarity. Warm but not muddy.

Gotta love the old RIC flats!

[quote="teeder"]It's pretty amazing, Jake. There's certainly something about these '60's "S" basses. Even though it's a refin, it feels comfortable like a old pair of Levi's (when they were still made in the USA)[quote]

There is nothing like a good 60's bass, but, remember, they're not all good. Nothing sounds like one, or feels like one. They are, quite simply, the golden age of Rickenbacker basses. You can pick one these days for short money compared to a few years ago, and if you get lucky you'll understand the hype.

I've seen RI and LE basses fetch money close to what some 60's basses have sold for recently, and when it gets like that, there really should only be one winner...