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Bass Culture book
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:15 pm
by glking14
I recently picked up a copy of this book and was impressed with John Entwistle,s collection,but no 4001's anywhere,the book shows some Ricks ,even an 8 string prototype but no 4001's.I remember him playing one but I guess that one got smashed,if it didn't get destroyed ,does anyone know what happened to it and which 4001 or 1999 he played.
Re: Bass Culture book
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 7:41 pm
by henry5
Judging by the pics he played an RM, but I believe the neck went on it. Apart from the 8 and the 4005 basses I think he pretty much gave up on Rics after that. He did credit his RM with going a long way towards creating his sound though in one interview I read. IIRC he said using the Ric was the first time he heard clear, trebly notes from his gear.
Re: Bass Culture book
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 10:20 pm
by Lefty4003S8
John was one of the first guys in Britain to get an RM1999. Unfortunately, that bass went the way A LOT of RM's went due to his use of heavy guage strings.
I have this book, and have followed his career. I even have a copy of the Sotheby's Entwistle auction book. And as far as I know......apart from the 4008 prototype, and TWO 4005's....he did not have any other Ric basses.
That is a FANTASTIC book!!!!!!
Lefty4003s8
Do not drink from the toilet when taking Lyrica
Re: Bass Culture book
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:58 pm
by bassduke49
Forumite Simon Mole landed the Mapleglo 4005 from the auction, and a photo of it is in my book.
Re: Bass Culture book
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 7:45 pm
by antipodean
I have memories of seeing pics of J E with an early (59/60) 4000 hung on his wall back in the '90s.... It definitely was not in the auction....
Re: Bass Culture book
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:37 pm
by jps
antipodean wrote:I have memories of seeing pics of J E with an early (59/60) 4000 hung on his wall back in the '90s....
JE probably borrowed it from GG for the photo op.
