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    Taken the plunge!

    in Bass Guitars

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    IMO you cant beat a Ric. They just float my boat and you can get a lot more tones out of them than just 'clank'.

    I do agree that you should try a few out though. I tried a load of old ones that were going for silly money and all but one played like sh*t (possibly not helped by the fact most shops dont seem to actually set up 2nd hand instruments that they are trying to sell) and eventually bought a 2011 4003 which was fantastic. That had to go back to Ric due to a flaky paint issue sadly so had to hunt again and took a punt on the one i have now without playing it first (had 30 day money back promise though) and it plays great.

    I would disagree that the colour doesnt matter, it matters a lot to me. Unless you intend to buy another one later ;) My first Ric was only bought cos it was the right price, not the right colour... Cracking bass though, still got it.

    Top 5 basses to play before you die!

    in Bass Guitars

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    Id go with

    1) Rick 4003 - in particular the 2011 ones. Best bass ive ever played. If not try another 4003, there are good and bad ones out there... Ive been pretty lucky with mine. My 4003 went in for service recently... I was lost without it, when it returned, so did my "mojo" - lol. Much more versatile than people give them credit for, 2 PU's and separate tone pots means a wide range of tones, plus stereo etc.
    2) The Doodle - some of you may have played this! Dan's Shuker is amazing : i really do not dig ERB's at all but that plays like butter and sounds phenomenal. Go see him at a bassbash :D
    3) Fender P Standard - much like Ronseal in that it does what it says on the tin. If you cant gig with one of these you probably should consider switching to another instrument... ;-)
    4) Gibson Les Paul Bass - the old Triumphs. An experience indeed to play one of these, does the EB3 sound but also successfully impersonates a Precision if you fiddle with it a bit! Looks incredibly cool too. Downside? Weighs as much as the USS Nimitz.
    5) Wal - Ive never played one, so im intrigued!

    Rickenbacker 4003 (2011 model)

    in Basses

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    Hi Lee! Mine was coming away next to the underside of the bridge. Interesting to hear that another one from the same year had the same issue! I wouldnt have got rid of it if the paint hadnt started falling off there, its cos mine was new that i sent it back. Still probably the best Ric ive played... My BG one is awesome but the '11 had the best neck ive ever laid my hands on. Glad to hear you are enjoying yours!

    Ampeg SVT 2, 3, or 4 Pro

    in Amps and Cabs

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    The SVT 2 is the best ive ever heard in a live situation, im sure dood would still have his... If they didnt weigh as much as a house! There weere a couple on here for around the £700 mark, which is a good price for these beasts. The Mesa 400+ is a cracking amp as well, hard to say which is "best"... Id probably say the SVT 2 pleases my ears more.

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