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I recall a lot of comments about the neck. I'm no expert - for me a Ric is a Ric, and the numbers don't mean as much as they might to an afficionado; however, there seemed to be some differences in the ones I've picked up - some slim, some fat. We all have our preferences. For some, they perhaps don't have the right neck; others will be left wondering where the thumb goes; some will find they don't sit well in the mix of their current bands - horses for courses, and all power to some variety That said, for me, I had no issues. They seemed like perfectly playable basses, and I'd be owning one now if not for John Hall.

[quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1384559952' post='2278313'] I dunno. I have a bass solo in my Stoner/Doom rock band and the band and fans love it. It aint boring it sounds brilliant. [/quote] Would be good to have a listen. It's a great genre for getting some bass fills in - though I've always stopped short of doing an out-and-out solo!

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1384558880' post='2278305'] I won't quibble over the "dismal sounding" bit but I'm amazed anyone can think they're underpowered. I never have to turn them past about 3 or 4 on the dial before they get to the "drown out everyone else" stage... [/quote] Yeah, seconded. There's a reason they used to be so popular on the sludge scene - you could get some right noise out of them! The worst combo we have in our rehearsal space is an Ashdown. You can't get any volume out of it, despite the pretence of power and it just won't shape up - leaving me hoping to beat others to the Hiwatt or Peavey!

[quote name='marcus bell' timestamp='1384470016' post='2277221'] Doesn't bother me too much. You can all say what you want, at least me and my old man share an interest and get on really well, that means me to me than all the bass guitars on the planet. [/quote] Good call, chief. Did he teach you to play, or did you arrive at it for yourself?

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1384444889' post='2276806'] And especially since so many of those bassists use a lot of distortion/drive that their sound blends in with those 7 & 8 string downtuned distorted/driven guitars. [/quote] I think that's a fair comment.

Unsure. Did see some go on Ebay for £500, but not recently - but suspect you could get higher. Am looking for one, so PM me when you post your ad.

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1384036011' post='2272241'] I am and enjoyed so much more than expected. Might have to check out the recent album [/quote] I was in the same boat. Really good show, glad I managed to catch it

That does look like a load of fun

One where the springs break, please.

Oh dear, that's sad news

Happy 2nd anniversary!

Welcome in

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1383216091' post='2261596'] I wonder if they'll make me a aluminum or carbon fibre neck? [/quote] Oh, I imagine they would. Just out of what, would be the question

Is one a Fodera? You'll upset Molan!

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1383172463' post='2261287'] Doesn't that vid make you feel silly if you're in the habit of saying a p bass neck is too wide for you? [/quote]

Yes.