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Love this, and the album....timeless. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9g7Gzg9Ew"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9g7Gzg9Ew[/url]

[quote name='bassfunk' timestamp='1343219515' post='1747197'] It's funny the OP mentions Steve Hanley, I do a bit of driving and backline teching for bands and I've worked with Steve loads. He's a great guy and a really great, solid player. Not many many people mention him on here but he was the longest serving Fall member (after Mark E of course) but then people son't seem to rate Punk players as much on here. [/quote] Steve is indeed in my top 5, if not top 3 players as put up top! I did briefly exchange a couple of emails with him once - asked him a couple of tech questions, and he was really helpful and glad to have been asked! I know he's not a full-time player now (works as a school caretaker!) total travesty. His playing is such an influence on mine, and I always fully admit it!

Good call Del! Forgot about Chris Squire - I should have had a top 6. Saw him on the Yes 'Union' tour...'91?? Revolving stage, and a very long 'Yours Is No Disgrace' to open!

I'm really excited - booked my tickets yesterday to see Rush at the o2 in May 2013! Never seen them before, even though I've been a fan for well over 20 years, since I was about 14 (38 now, groan...!) It's just been that I've always been in the wrong place, or resisted the 'arena' type-gig. However, I've realised that if I don't go to a place like the o2, I'll never see them. It got me thinking - Geddy is the last bass player that I'm desperate to see. Whilst my list not engage everybody, I've managed - 1. Steve Hanley (saw him in '97 not long before he left The Fall....with Karl Burns on drums - my no. 1 gig ever). 2. Lemmy (saw him 3 times in the late 80's, really want to see him once more). 3. Jean-Jaques Burnel (Saw him last year - still awesome). 4. Lou Barlow (with Dinosaur Jr. in 2009) I've always said that's my top 5 influences (with Ged). Nearly all done! Anybody managed to see [b][i]all[/i][/b] of their biggest influences?

I've tried various Jazz's, and never been too happy how they sit in the mix. Maybe if I was Geddy Lee with great PA, techs, etc, I would have sounded more prominent! I own a P for the reason I think it's a 'sledgehammer' bass - plug in anytime, anyplace, anywhere, and you can always cut through whatever mix. Had an interesting chat with a bespoke bass retailer recently. He was saying how people come to him with a Jazz bass in a rock setting and complain they can't be heard. He said - 'it even says it on the headstock - Jazz bass!!'. Made me laugh anyway!

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1342880172' post='1742312'] He used a Precision as well...the one he cut into a teardrop shape. P [/quote] I know he played a P on the first album - and from I've read, also on 'Lakeside Park' and elements of 'By-Tor' as well!

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1342862677' post='1741922'] .To be honest, all my playing life I wanted Geddy Lee's tone, only to discover many years ago that he used a Jazz on a lot of the early recordings. I get a similar tone out of my existing set up (Thunderbird/Sansamp), so I'm happy. P [/quote] Geddy only started recording with the Jazz on 'Moving Pictures' - maybe (I've read also) a track or two on 'Permanent Waves'. Classic Ged tone? Ric all the way, but add studio trickery, compression....and Ged's technique!

I'm going to link this to Rickresouce and you're all gonna get flamed!! (joking by the way!) Love 'em to bits, so I'm always on the plus side, despite some bad experiences! As for the tone, I love my Ric to sound like a Ric - clangy, toppy, middy, and cutting - not for everyone, and I don't use it in both my bands (P-bass for the R'n'B trio, need more floor-shake and bottom). But I've never recorded with anything else, and never will. I don't get 'modern' basses (anything after about 1970 I suppose, before I even existed!), same as some don't get Rics. Don't fret it, just play what you feel and roll with it. For me, there's only three types of bass player - those who love Rics, and those who haven't played one yet, and those who are in denial!

[quote name='Stag' timestamp='1342716902' post='1739942'] And yeah... Dont say it on RR lol... Seen you on there recently actually Spongebob! [/quote] Guilty! I do frequent the police state that is RR on a regular basis for my brain-washing! Must have seen you over there as well? Geofio is also there - like me, he uses the same name on both forums! In fact, I posted my photo just below his playing the Ric the other day.

Keep it as it is! These USA P's are excellent basses - no need to butcher it!

See you over on RR! Wouldn't have this conversation over there would we? Instant flaming and probable lifetime ban!

I've owned a good few of these. TBH, I wasn't too mad on the early '00's basses - but there's good and bad in every batch I suppose. Had a lovely Midnight Blue '08 which I foolishly sold when the market was at it's best - got good money, but TBH, I should have kept the bass. My most recent experiences haven't been good - an '09 which suffered horrendous pickup problems, and another with an angle on the body so sharp, it was almost painful to play! A 2011 which had pitting on the chrome from new - and within 6 months, had a very large crack in the lacquer from the neck right around to halfway down the back. Disgraceful QC. As for the sound, it had changed over the years, no doubt. The most recent (2011) I played had a massive bottom end - a complete 360 from the 'old' Ric sound, compare to an un-modded 4001 - no bass at all! I think our guitarists Strat has more floor-shake than my 4001! For me, it's the 'old' sound I prefer - granted, you can achieve something similar with the vintage tone selector - but I had one go haywire, and vowed to always play one without. I'm currently down to one Ric - through choice, really, one I'm really happy with and just want to play forever, bit like Geddy's Jazz! However, I've still got a list of others I need to one day have......so the hunt is always on..... Great basses, lousy QC....and I'm an unapologetic fan-boy!

Pick for me - bit of FS at home, but just think I play better with a pick. Understand the versatility, etc., but to me, I just bring what I bring to any band - my own style and sound. We all play bass, but we are not all the same - put us in a room together and we've all got subtle differences in what we do. Do what feels right, nobody is right or wrong!

[quote name='Icunningham' timestamp='1342517046' post='1736301'] This two are Beautiful. I got mine last night from a local lad. Next on my list Is a USA standard precision bass [/quote] Recently got one myself, a second-hand USA 2010 P. Having played Road Worn, Classic 50's, various Squier's, I thought it would just be a different variant. How wrong was I? Whacks the pants off all the others by a mile. Great bass, superb build - just an excellent bass. Gives the feel of an instrument that will go on for years - very sturdy!

Pics!!!

Glad to hear some support for 'Tormato'! Don't know why it gets such a bad press. I even love the cover - lovely 70's piece. Granted, 'Circus Of Heaven' is a bit lame, but the rest is great. Even Wakemans's piercing synths have their place! Full marks for the band for not just repeating themselves. Got to say it (maybe we should have a poll!), my favourite is 'Relayer'....but anything from their debut to 'Drama' works for me. I think a big part of Yes' golden period was the magic of Eddie Offord. He gives the music such space to breathe - and Squire's bass in particular. Can you imagine if those albums were made today? I bet you'd barely hear the bass parts within the compressed wall of sound!

My pleasure - nice to see another potential convert!

I do enjoy the older Yes albums, and haven't been tempted to buy 'Fly...', even though it's on Amazon download for about £3.69. Then again, maybe I should check it out if it's panned.....I for one really like 'Tormato'.....!! Really!!

Rickenbacker necks are very strong, despite some horror stories which you might read online! Just make sure you get it set-up correctly, dual truss rods and all. I assume you'd be looking at a 4003 (post-1980..ish)? 4003's were designed for the more 'modern' higher-tension string. I wouldn't feel so good sticking that higher tension on a 4001, especially with age, etc.! Strong necks, yes, but 135-65 is quite chunky....and then there's the whole fretwear, or possibility of, issue.... The 4003's after (I think) mid-2010 have an even stronger 2-piece neck, which will take anything you throw at it! But you'll be pretty safe with whichever you go for in 4003 world.

Markbass 121 amp and cab, so cost well in excess of £1000 together. Best money I've ever spent. But I can runaway very quickly if needs be, with my entire amp set-up in hand!

Just wondering what value of gear people of BC-world use in the murky world of the pub gig. Expensive go-to bass, or modded ol' reliable?

Looks like a great bass - glad you're having loads of fun with it! Welcome back to the club.....again!!

+1 on the addiction here. I've been playing these ever since I could (barely) afford one, I've had quite a few. I too have tried at times to get away - but I just can't do it - and TBH, I don't want to. Us Ric players can retain our smugness that we in the elite! Welcome back to the club, Geofio! BTW - what are you getting - colour, etc...?

[quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1341673966' post='1722607'] I hope you're getting enough to cover travelling ex's + your time. [/quote] All loads of help! I'd have no idea otherwise what I (might) be going to. Money is dependent on ticket sales - we're pretty much going on our own, so was just going to chalk it down for a bit of exposure and a chance to play in the capital.....

Through a website, our originals band has been offered a slot here - [url="http://fancyapint.com/Pub/london/dusk-till-dawn-ex-the-archway-tavern/2235"]http://fancyapint.com/Pub/london/dusk-till-dawn-ex-the-archway-tavern/2235[/url] Looks a bit dodgy - and reads it too! Read a few other online remarks, and they weren't that great either! The promoter took about 3 weeks to reply to us after offering us a selection of dates. Finally got got an answer - he seemed alright, and promised to get back me about a couple of gear questions. Once again, after 5 days, nothing. Anybody on BC got any experiences of this place? We've got a bit of a trek to get there - probably for nothing - so alarm bells are ringing......