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Scored a 4003 MG!
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:44 pm
by jhill0129
Well, after being ambivalent about and having some issues with a 4004, I decided to trade it away for a 2009 4003 MG. The pics aren't the greatest, but I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy this bass.
Re: Scored a 4003 MG!
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:46 pm
by jimk
Very good. Enjoy!
JimK
Re: Scored a 4003 MG!
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:19 am
by rickenbrother
Congrats and enjoy it, Jason!
Re: Scored a 4003 MG!
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:44 am
by MiroN
I Love mapleglo!
Re: Scored a 4003 MG!
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:57 am
by jps
Congrats, Jason!
Re: Scored a 4003 MG!
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:03 am
by rickaddict
Congrats, Jason!
And welcome to the other side!
Re: Scored a 4003 MG!
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:36 am
by cjj
Yes, congrats on the 4003MG!
Try to get some better pics up soon!
Re: Scored a 4003 MG!
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:51 am
by jhill0129
cjj wrote:Yes, congrats on the 4003MG!
Try to get some better pics up soon!
Do you have any suggestions? I tried with flash, without flash, soft flash, etc. and nothing seemed to work well.
I always see great pics on e-bay listings and such, but I've never been able to duplicate the quality.
Re: Scored a 4003 MG!
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:13 am
by cjj
There are lots of threads with info in the
Rickenbacker Photography section. Here's one I started asking about lighting:
http://rickresource.com/forum/viewtopic ... 1&t=388836
I haven't had time to do much yet. I'm sure what camera you use makes a difference too. I've never seen a good picture from a cell phone camera and I'll bet a lot of the cheapie point-n-shoot ones aren't much better...
Re: Scored a 4003 MG!
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:59 am
by jhill0129
cjj wrote:There are lots of threads with info in the
Rickenbacker Photography section. Here's one I started asking about lighting:
http://rickresource.com/forum/viewtopic ... 1&t=388836
I haven't had time to do much yet. I'm sure what camera you use makes a difference too. I've never seen a good picture from a cell phone camera and I'll bet a lot of the cheapie point-n-shoot ones aren't much better...
Thanks!
Re: Scored a 4003 MG!
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:33 pm
by pflash4001
Try shooting in late afternoon sunlight. Once the sun is low in the sky, the light will bring out richer colors in your subjects, especially skin tones. But work quickly. The best light is in the last hour or so before sunset.
Re: Scored a 4003 MG!
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:09 pm
by s4001
Nice bass. The MG with the walnut wings are winners.
Re: Scored a 4003 MG!
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:11 pm
by falconfixer
All good advice (above).
I shoot on the cloudy/low light day and use a fill-flash to brighten it up/eliminate excess shadows.
Use a bounce flash (not just the camera built-in unit) if indoors. I am trying to sell a Metz CL-1 flash & bracket with seperate battery pack and chargers. If you have a pentax i think i have the adapter too... PM me.
Re: Scored a 4003 MG!
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 4:30 pm
by johnallg
s4001 wrote:Nice bass. The MG with the walnut wings are winners.
+1 Very good looking. A closeup of the body would be nice to see the maple!