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I saw this today and couldn't resist posting it here, especially as he's playing a bass. Walter Becker, one of our own. [url=https://imgur.com/VtOdfJJ][/url]

Sad times

Mine sounds fine with my Phil Jones rig. However, for the full on Ric, rock experience, I'm guessing Ampeg, Marshall or Orange (so valves then) would be most folks' choice.

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1504345742' post='3364212'] Talking of staffies and hard cases, though - when my parents came to stay we blocked the stairs with a flight case as Nellie had just had some medicine for her poorly leg and we didn't want her jumping up or down from the bed. In the morning, she was on my bed but the case was still across the stairs.. she'd jumped it and cleared it no worries. Combined with the first step we're talking about a meter standing jump on a slippery wooden floor!!! [/quote]Nellie is a legend.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1504303802' post='3364074'] It's useful to have a load of familiar bass cases hanging around in various rooms in the house - for stealth purposes. Some of 'em may have basses in them, some of them may not, who knows..?? [/quote]You are wise man and a hero to the GAS afflicted. I have a number of gig bags, but only one proper hard case and a semi-rigid one (ooh, er, Mrs) for long road trips; this compromise seems to work.

Orange for me.

[quote name='Wilco' timestamp='1504025942' post='3362206'] Definite incoming now... [/quote]Ooh, exciting times.

My basses and rig are tools for the job, I take them where they're required, it's hard to be fussy about the venues and clientele when gig opportunities are not exactly plentiful. I also don't like owning gear that doesn't get used regularly at all (nothing wrong with having gear to collect, look at, whatever, this is just me) and there's a certain bass in a 'glo finish that might have to move on (not on this forum of course ).

[quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1503911436' post='3361427'] That is because the sound of a Stingray and especially a Stingray 5 is contributed to heavily by the construction - the bridge especially with those deep seated bolts as well as screws and heavy mass, along with the body resonance (especially if it's an ash body). So you've got all of that as well as your vintage sounding P pickup. [/quote]There was a video of Chris Squire playing a Lakland Bob Glaub on the Lakland website years ago. The bass (a P bass with a much bigger bridge) sounded just like Chris's Ric; clank a plenty. It seems that having a nice big chunk of metal holding the strings down, coupled with the classic split pickup, gives the player a good range of tones from a number of iconic manufacturers.

I do like to see people messing around with basses to get what they want. Congrats on devising a unique (afaik) bass that suits your needs.

[quote name='Lightlyseared' timestamp='1503745294' post='3360652'] My G3 used to belong to Joe Fagan and was played on the Auf Wiedersehen Pet theme. [/quote]I used to go and see Joe all the time at my local when I was nought but a lad. Top fella, bass player and singer.

[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1503733231' post='3360555'] Gotta be so careful with speed reading...I thought you said 'ate his drummer'!!!!!!!! [/quote] I misread posts all the time and come up with the whackiest things. [quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1503733687' post='3360560'] We did a couple of gigs as support for The Blue Line in the earely 90s. Roscoe Beck was very interested in my SKC Bogart 5-string Jazz bass and we had a couple of nice chats about it. Back then he had a 4er and a 6er but no 5er. [/quote]I'm extremely envious, Roscoe is one of my favourite players and biggest influences.

I once played Pino's fretless Stingray and I also sat on the table next to Roscoe Beck at the Jazz Cafe whilst he ate his dinner.

As a 4003s owner myself, I have to say, what's not to like? Mine's a fireglo but if they'd've had a ruby one at the time, I might well have gone that way myself. I couldn't get on with the pickup cover (as much as I think they look way cool) because of the way I play, so I fitted one of the bezels you can buy. I also fitted a D-Tuner and some different strap buttons (I'm not a fan of the Schaller strap lock system). Enjoy your new toy. [URL=http://s308.photobucket.com/user/ezbass/media/94F5CF4A-ADB8-43AF-B2C8-3AF75F534DEB_zpszpfpqlav.jpg.html][IMG]http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk344/ezbass/94F5CF4A-ADB8-43AF-B2C8-3AF75F534DEB_zpszpfpqlav.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

I currently use a PJ300 powered cab with a Flightcase BG150 (I used to use either a Bass Buddy or Cub) as a head. My current Fiat 550X swallows these with ease, but I also used to comfortably get them into my old Mini Clubman. The gear fitted with the neo speakers is super light. I find the tone to be very 'honest' and not overly coloured in any particular way, they certainly reproduce what I'm playing, warts and all unfortunately

It's looking very good, if it plays as well, it'll be great.

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1503163943' post='3356184'] And there's the other side of the coin to consider too. I depped for a couple of bands a while ago (last minute panic jobs) where they've been so bad I've thought "never again". It may not be your band, but it's still your face up on stage😂 [/quote]Yep, been there, played those; soul destroying

Good score! Those Big Singles are very nice (I had them on an SR1605) and the premium Ibbys are very well made. The frankly brilliant case and awesome tool are very much the icing and cherry on top of a very nice cake. Enjoy.

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1503005340' post='3355070'] So I've just been very silly and specced up a lovely 32" scale Elwood C on the configuration tool. Hypothetically speaking should I order, how much is shipping to the UK? [/quote] As has been said, delivery is free (or included if you subscribe to the 'no free lunch' POV). Stop shilly shallying and get it ordered

A little history on Norman's PJ http://www.basscentre.com/british-bass-masters/bass-centre-rhythm-stick.html

I used to gig with my '63 P when I had it. Then I went all five string and sold it as it was sitting idle. Now I'm back on fours; doh! 'Twas ever thus.

Nice. Shoreline Gold for the win.

[quote name='oldslapper' timestamp='1502531248' post='3352025'] My current favourite guitar. Yamaha AEX 500 hybrid. Lovely piezo 3 band eq and mini bucker. Everything from sparkling highs to jazz box lows. Strung with nickelwounds 12's. Use it with my Trace acoustic amp. [/quote]I always rated these guitars and should have bought one when they were readily available; definitely a keeper.

The second, fingerstyle, one.

I have found if a 'budget' guitar is well built and already plays well as is, replacement pickups and a good set up will elevate it to something up there with the big names and often beyond.