Cosmo Valdemar

[quote name='MB1' timestamp='1375633725' post='2163682'] MB1. Very Nice! ...Reminds me of that Kaiser Chiefs Number? [/quote] I Predict a Riot?

Lovely, and just a bit bonkers. I don't really see the point of the piezo though.

[quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1375566728' post='2163074'] The Vigier Excess is apparently somewhat based on a Rick, hence the Roger Glover connection. From owning an Excess for 8-9 years though I can't say that I really see it though, or even hear it unless I am playing it through a very loud all-valve rig. [/quote] I've always been baffled by this comparison as well - they have one of the most un-Rick like tones I can think of, even in the hands of Roger Glover!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1375565125' post='2163056'] Rickenbacker already make the 4004 bass which pretty much answers all of those criticisms, but relatively few are sold because it doesn't look exactly like the classic 4001 and 4003 basses. [/quote] They don't really sound like them either

[quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1375557455' post='2162933'] Two one time Ric players are Geddy and Bruce Foxton - who both switched to Fenders as they couldn`t get the desired bottom end from their Ric`s. So you are not alone in not being able to get the sound you are looking for. [/quote] Geddy gave it a damn good bash though!

[quote name='fezzza' timestamp='1375535046' post='2162614'] I've owned a Rickenbacker 4003 for about 6-7 months now after playing a considerable number in shops I'd decided the playability and sound was exactly to my tastes, went to get one second hand relatively cheaply and after a couple of gigs I was questioning wether I'd made the right choice, the playability feels awful and I can't get a good tone at all, even through my GK rig which makes my Fenders sound fantastic, I just feel like i'm trying to force myself to like this bass because I've pined and saved up for it so long, would changing the pickups or installing a push/pull tone selection make much of a difference? I'm just wondering if Ric's aren't to my tastes any more or I've picked up a duff one. every time I come close to selling one I have a listen to Machine head or 2112 and sadden myself with what a Ric should sound like... Cheers! [/quote] Definitely get the vintage tone pot option. With it engaged, and a bit of drive - instant Machine Head / Yes Album. It sounds like you're after that classic 70s Rick sound, and without the bass cap on the back pickup, you won't get it. The sound of a Rick with everything on full, with the bass cap in place, is very special - unlike most basses with both pickups on, you don't get that mid-range scoop like you do with a Jazz, for example. You do loses a little bottom end compared to a lot of other basses but it's the only way to get that sound. All this before you even think of running it in stereo!

Hoo-bloody-rah! 1st of October. [url="http://www.rush.com/vapor-trails-remixed/"]http://www.rush.com/vapor-trails-remixed/[/url]

The Epiphone EB-3 is long scale, and ripe for modding.

This. It's big and chunky, and no featherweight by any means, but it does 'that' sound wonderfully well. It used to be mine, I would love to buy it back myself! [url="http://www.classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/ibanezatk.htm"]http://www.classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/ibanezatk.htm[/url]

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1374780708' post='2153224'] i also remember distinctly remember this [media]http://youtu.be/5B578LuXbPI[/media] [/quote] I've got that whole programme on DVD somewhere. Joyous.

[quote name='whynot' timestamp='1374774760' post='2153137'] The name skips me this second, but was reading an article a couple of years back on a named session player. In his collection he has some of the cheapest, nastiest basses from the 70/80's as well as the usual highend gear. On some recordings they just sound right he said. [/quote] That was Dave Swift I think... He's got a lot of bizarre and unusual instruments.

Steve, now I have met you I feel qualified to answer your question - and the answer can only be... WHITE. Black's just too obvious! And it's harder to appreciate the Spector styling on a dark stage.

Lord knows who made the doubleneck, but it's his Rick on the recording. Unusual clip, that TOTP one, it's a different mix to the single - the orchestra is a lot more prominent. Jon Camp was a great player, wonderful tone and feel. He's the first to admit Squire was his biggest influence. Here's a recent interview: [url="http://renaissance-fanfare.net/forum/topics/jon-camp-interview-2012"]http://renaissance-fanfare.net/forum/topics/jon-camp-interview-2012[/url]

I've just bought Steve's luscious Aria SB700. Excellent instument, just as described. Very hospitable chap too, I could have happily stayed and chatted bass all day I reckon! Deal with confidence. Cheers mate!

Interesting thread. We were thinking of 'upgrading' to a soundbar, purely for reasons of space. Definitely sticking to my proper speakers now.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1374152713' post='2145852'] Which one? And where? [/quote] I paid a visit to our very own 6feet7 and couldn't resist a go... I'm still buzzing a little bit. What an astonishing instrument!

[i]I played a Gus the other day and it was jaw-dropping. [/i]

Oh mercy!

My Beatles tribute - Shabby Road. We've also been throwing around Meatwood Flack for a while... A genuine tribute band - Ashbone U Wish

[quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1372676195' post='2128338'] Saw them at the Barbican last night, stirring stuff indeed. Among my favourite rhythm sections can be found Guy Evans and Hugh Banton's feet. [/quote] How do they get by without the saxes?