Bassforradio

Faheyhee! I will be very interested in seeing your bezel! But I just want to be friends.

Yeah, I saw those bezels and am thinking about it. How the hell did Geddy do it?!

Well, in response to the Basschat FB page, I will relate the story of my newest family member - a 2005 Fireglo Rickenbacker 4003. I asked for your opinions some months ago about whether it was worth trading my Spector in for a nice Ricky. Almost unanimously the members of this group said no, and I am glad you did! The Spector is the best bass I have ever played, but I still felt the pull of a Ricky. As a lifelong Rush and Yes fan, I just had to get one. So, I finally took the plunage got the 4003. Well, for those who know, none of this will be a surprise, but for those who don't, here's my review. It looks great and it sounds great, but my Ged, it's a pig to play. I still haven't tamed it. Not quite sure how to get comfortable with it. I have tried it slung low and now have it up high, which is a bit better. But I am a fingers player and found it ridiculously unfriendly on the right hand, so I am learning to play it with a pick. This is a whole new technique to get my head around. Any advice on how to get the best from a Ricky, I am all ears! I do feel I have to add that I love it anyway! I will overcome this plank! PS. Anyone who mentions the shed, dies!

That's not a bad idea!

Hey there! I have a Spector EuroLX4 and I love it, but I have always wanted a Rickenbacker (pref a 4001). I think they're great looking and all my favourite players have used them as their primary instrument. My question is, overall, which is the better bass?

[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1474917715' post='3141551'] Hi Darren, Welcome aboard, post long and often! And tell them about the furberger! [/quote] LOL! I love my Furberger. Fun bass to play. Doesn't sound nearly as good as my Spector though!

[quote name='Hamster' timestamp='1474825068' post='3140836'] Hi and welcome! - So glad you enjoyed the Bass Bash yesterday! [/quote] Thanks dude!

[quote name='NickD' timestamp='1474904243' post='3141407'] Don't ask... he might put a picture up and then the forum is ruined! Welcome Bassforradio! [/quote] Hey! I resemble that remark!

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1474886652' post='3141206'] Welcome to Basschat! Is your Steinberger actually a Furberger? If yes, you must be Darren! [/quote] You know it!!

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1474797936' post='3140522'] Welcome Bassforradio. Which Steiny have you got? [/quote] An XT-2

Just joined after an epic day at the Bass Bash in Addlestone! Everyone was so friendly and scarily talented! I play a Spector Euro4LX and a Steinberger through a TC Electronics BH550 when I get the chance. If anyone knows of a rock/pop band that needs a bassist in the Camberley/Guildford/Bracknell area, let me know!