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Definitely worth the money IMHO. Quality instrument, quality hard case.....look after it and it'll play for a lifetime.

[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1384983555' post='2283228'] Ok I am preparing to be shot down in flames here but cheaper range basses have always tended to disappoint me with the possible exception of the Japanese Fenders, The Rockbass range is a very pale imitation of the real thing, the Rockbass $$ I owned briefly was probably the worst bass I ever owned, the Warwick $$ I currently own is probably the best bass I have owned. Mexican Fenders just lack something the real deal has, I can't put my finger on exactly what it is, maybe it's just a bit better all round. The lower end Musicman stuff again lacks something the proper ones have. Don't get me started on what Overwater have done going into partnership with Tanglewood, I have played a few of them and quite frankly couldn't wait to put them back down. I have really changed my opinion on Rickenbacker basses since I picked up a copy and played it alongside the real deal, I couldn't believe just how much better the real thing was and I guess that is what Rickenbacker are trying to protect, whether Mr Hall goes about it in the best way, I can't comment, but I probably wouldn't sanction building a pale imitation just to make a few more bucks Ok backs away....dons protective gear and waits to be shot down in flames....and now my smiley faces are broken :-( [/quote] +1 on all of the above! I agree with JH about not producing a budget line. A Ric is a Ric - if you want a cheaper one, find a used one. There's been a good few on Ebay this year going between £8-900, which compared to a new one, is effectively, a budget one!

Thanks Steve - I'll try to make it if not working. Looks like a great night in the making, for a great cause as well! [size=4] [/size]

I've ordered mine so should have it any day now. CD was actually cheaper than the download.....! As a digital user, mine will be on sale here once I iTunes'd it...so bargain alert! I bought the remixed 'Vapor Trails' at the same time (also cheaper on CD) so that'll be up at the same time. Looking forward to both, especially the live one as I was at the o2, and loved it! [size=4] [/size]

I used to gig it all the time a few years back, can't remember it at all now. Not much help, am I?

I think the OP is John Hall digging for info - I rightfully claim my £10. [size=4] [/size]

Rics are a drug I can't kick! I've had a good few, and only sold the last one for recession reasons. Pulled the trigger on one last week - I'm back in the studio in January, and have never recorded without one. I suppose it's my sound, and whatever I try to do to change, always come back. The looks and feel are not for all - dodgy QC, ergonomically difficult....but if you bond, nothing compares. If you don't, you'll run away screaming! TBH I'd go for a 4003 over a 4001. Newer ones have the tone selector which gives you a 4001 sound if you wish.....bass-less! If you're use to modern basses, an old 4001 will certainly be a bit of a shock! Don't forget the 4001 has the tricky truss rod system, whereas a 4003 (early 80's onward I think) all have a conventional set-up, albeit 2.

Not a fan either - everything does come full circle, but it's just too derivative for me. Could be the Au Pairs! [size=4] [/size][size=4] [/size]

I think the thread title aged me faster than a night out with the great man.......! [size=4] [/size] For me, Lemmy IS rock 'n' roll.

Every Rush topic always ends up an old vs. new debate! I love the old stuff, and I love the new stuff. I'm a Rush fan, and I like how they've developed and changed through the years.

Just wanted to add - they sounded awesome! Playing old-skool R'n'B in a trio, it really gives us a bite I think we lacked before. Lots of depth and thump.....exactly how I hoped. So a big thanks to all those who helped - advice taken, purchase made, a P bass happy!!

Gigging the flats tonight - so we'll see how we go! [size=4] [/size]

Rickenbacker 4001, sold locally on Ebay. Failed to sell first time around, could have snapped it up for about £800, when a 4001 was (at the time) normally going for about £1500+. It had recently been totally given a once-over by The Bass Gallery as well. Totally immaculate example. Thing is, I just didn't have the cash....now I wish I'd found it from somewhere...... [size=4] [/size]

I owned a VM Jazz for a day this year, bought as a backup. Quite simply, same as the OP, I returned it. Really nasty piece of firewood. Maybe I was unlucky, but it just felt horrible! Looked great, though. I wish Fender would use some of the VM/CV shades on the USA Standard range.

[quote name='Urban Bassman' timestamp='1383228379' post='2261825'] I thought JH said that Rory Gallagher was the "Best Guitar Player" In that JH was asked what's it like to the best guitarist in the world and JH said "I don't know, you need to ask Rory Gallagher"....Of course I may have that completely wrong. [size=4][/quote][/size] [size=4]Actually, right U.B.![/size] [size=4]I actually read something about this the other day on a Rory forum.[/size] Consensus[size=4] was that Jimi's quote is in fact urban myth.....a great thing if he did say it, but no-one can seemingly prove any basis if he did. Interviews can't be traced, some said he said after Woodstock....[/size] [size=4]Either way, you've gotta love the fact that [i]maybe[/i] he said it.... [/size]

I do wonder what I'd do when my current band finishes - not that is yet (that I know!). In fact, I don't think I've ever been happier....which would make things even tougher. The thought of again, trailing the classifieds, the false starts.....I think I'd definitely have some time out to re-charge, and get some enthusiasm back.

'Aftershock' came out last week, got my copy over the weekend. After Lemmy's recent health scares, it's great to hear the band back doing what they do best. I really like it, but I really like Motorhead - I got into them when I was about 13, and at 39, still love them now. It's the one band that I've never left - despite my love of lots of different stuff since! It's loud, fast, it's rock 'n' roll. It's brilliant - they never let you down. [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1382956341' post='2258313'] 3 members on Later (including V White) but it was just an interview, no performance. They were all looking their age! [/quote] I watched this - on the Sky description it had them listed....I got excited as I thought it'd be the first band this series I'd like to see perform. Unfortunately, just the chat - but they did show a nice clip of 'Fantasy'. [size=4] [/size]

Very sad - a true original.

Sounds great! Got a gig on Friday, so want to get them on and a bit bedded in beforehand. Consensus seems to be that these really suit the Precision (as kindly mentioned above - thanks guys).

After much reading, and a general dissatisfaction with the zingy nature of my tone, I've taken the plunge and ordered some GHS Precision Flats. They're going on my US Standard P. I did try some D'addario Chromes some years back, but I can't really remember how they felt....or why I stopped using them! Currently using D'addario Nickels, 45-105 (same gauge as the ordered flats). Any ideas if there's a big difference in tension between them and the GHS's? Reports on these seem to be good - and Youtube gives some good vids of them being played. I just want a nice old-skool thump!

Excellent - thanks for the heads-up. Will go and set the Sky up now - I'm a Jimi devotee! [size=4] [/size]

I've been reading about this on a Rory forum. I'm a massive RG fan. RG was a major crime novel fan, and apparently this is how the project came about. The recent remasters of his albums sound excellent, and if it brings new fans to his work, then that's great. Has anybody on here been to see the 'Band Of Friends'? I'm a bit put off as it looks like a tribute act - I think Gerry's playing was/is great, and Ted McKenna on drums is a draw, but the frontman just looks like an RG impersonator to me....right down to the dress sense and identical Strat! [size=4] [/size]