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  1. prowla
    Yes, each bass needs the EQ tweaking. The 4000 doesn't have the bass-cut cap on the treble pickup circuit, so it should be quite full sounding. (Of course, it also doesn't have the bass/neck pickup either...) If you listen to Bachman Turner Overdrive's Not Fragile, that was a 4000; there's plenty of bass there to be had...
  2. prowla
    There's always a tiny bit. Incidentally, if you are tempted to tighten the screws, don't over-tighten the 3 under the bridge piece, as you are pulling the centre of the assemble into the well and can make it worse...
  3. prowla
    Oh man - those machines are horrible! The middle one in this pic has Hipshots, which are really good! It's got a pair of SDs, but I haven't yet wired it up; I previously had the SD on another Ric, which I did to combat the stock one picking up interference.
  4. prowla
    There’s this thing called tail-lift, which can be attributed to string tension. The other Achilles heel of the Ric ain’t such an issue with the 4003, where the neck-body join is weak.
  5. prowla
    My 2x10 has a pair of 5" speakers in it too.
  6. prowla
    Hehe... 🙂 How does the SD sound in a non drop-edged pickup surround? I had one in my 4001, but have now shifted it to a 4003 which is pending completion.
  7. prowla
    Welcome to the club! A few notes for you: The mono jack socket is the one nearest the strap button and if you plug a mono jack into the ""Rick-O-Sound" one you'll only get the treble pickup. I'm not sure if your one has it, but on current 4003 models the Treble Tone knob is also a push/pull switch, which allows you to switch in the "Vintage" style treble capacitor. The strap buttons are Schaller Straplocks. Don't put too heavy gauge strings on a Ric; I use Swing Bass 40-60-80-100 on mine. Enjoy the Ric! (BTW, the Laredo is a 4004!)
  8. prowla
    Yes - that one jumped out at me too! 🙂
  9. prowla
    The main issue will be your back as you try lugging that around. It's got 4x10 + 1x15 speakers in it!
  10. prowla
    I just bought a Warwick case (for my Warwick) off Dave; I also had a quick go on the Bogart 5-string whilst I was there!
  11. prowla
    I've got a P-bass which I made from Parts; I really like it!
  12. prowla
    Someone I know has a dog called Mojo and I was trying to find those sweets, but I don't think you can get them anymore!
  13. prowla
    On reflection, I think you may be right; generally they can perhaps do with a set-up too.
  14. prowla
    I played one in a shop and was a bit underwhelmed, I have to say.
  15. prowla
    Ah yes - CV as well... 🙂 But what are the differences?
  16. prowla
    Squier is Fender's budget brand, but folks say "ah, but the VM is the bee's knees". So what is a VM?
  17. prowla
    Probably not.
  18. prowla
    They're under £60 a set, so OK if you just need an odd one.
  19. prowla
    Oh no, it's ruined - it's not got the genuine Flea wear'n'tear anymore! I have to say, if I bought one of those I'd have it refinished anyway.
  20. prowla
    I fink it's a smiley!
  21. prowla
    I considered buying one and replacing the speakers for a practice amp/cab. But TE now make a compact one anyway (and others do too), so the idea is redundant.
  22. prowla
    Yep - a bit too rich for me too.
  23. prowla
    Aye - as I mentioned, I have a couple of other Warwicks which I like. 🙂
  24. prowla
    Grrrr - I as going to go to this today; it's been in my calendar for a while.
  25. prowla
    My over-painted Ric shows some of the original fireglo finish, which is slightly worn and shows some of the wood. My 2nd Ric has a blob by the pickup surround where its previous owner used to rest his thumb, and the scars of some customisation work I did over the years. ...unfortunately its original tailpiece was sacrificed to fit a Badass.
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