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  1. msb
    Don’t forget Mesa.
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    I’ve heard the TH 500 has just been discontinued , many dealers still have stock , but there will be no more. It is a great amp.
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    Rics are mid weights , not featherweights , but far from the weight of the heavy mid to late 70’s Fenders.
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    I have a 4000 too , a burgundyglo set neck. And a 4001 , they have very similar necks. At first I thought I’d miss the neck pickup but I quickly came to appreciate the 4000 just as it is. I was an old Pbass guy and was accustomed to changing my hand position when I wanted tonal changes , rather than reaching for a knob. The 4000 is a beauty.
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    There is something about the Ric necks once you are accustomed to them , it’s probably the slight taper. I find whenever I pick up a Ric there’s that revelation. They really do feel like home. And they will be among the last things I ever sell. But I’m sticking with the shortscales.
  6. msb
    Longhorns are great little basses. And the new ruby is a sight.
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    There’s still many that are playing fours. Some with a low B. I’ve had a number of fivers , but have never bonded.
  8. msb
    They seem to have just about everything in Japan.
  9. msb

    Mini Gig Rig

    msb replied to MuddBass's topic in Gear Gallery

    Are those tuners on the front?
  10. msb
    Recently turned 72 and still gigging. One local mentor has some years on me , and is still going strong. My barometer , if he can still manage some dignity and grace on the gig I feel there’s still some hope for me. He still nails it. I remain optimistic.
  11. msb
    Both wonderful setups , especially the Forte !
  12. msb
    The big music retailer in Canada , L&M , apparently carry Darkstar , but I’ve never seen anything of theirs there.
  13. msb
    I picked up a used TMB30 , the short scale version. It’s got inherent neck dive , and the neck is fairly chunky. I replaced the bridge pickup with a Tbird humbucking pickup. I bought it to mod , I liked the basic shape as it reminded me of Paul Barth’s designs from the later 50’s. I replaced the pickup and then got distracted and put it aside. Recently picked it up again and this time found the chunky neck quite comfortable. It came with black tape wounds , I think I’m going to replace those with LaBella light flats. Might replace the pots , I’d prefer something with a more even taper , we’ll see … Mine sounds pretty good , no issues with fretwork or any build issues. I’ve been enjoying the time I spend on it. Surprisingly nice bass at that price point.
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    Those are hard to find over here. Is that cab a210? I’d love to get your impressions.
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    Welcome!
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    Welcome!
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    Welcome , and post your progress with the Wal inspired project!
  18. msb
    Not everybody likes big hollow bodied basses. The buyer might well change his/her mind. It’s worth holding out for the 5123 because of the TV Jones pickups.
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    They’re about , but it’s been some years since they were available. I was quite amazed to see three pop up when I went looking.
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    After I showed a picture of the bass to Herself , and she said “get it” I started the search. And immediately found three for sale. I was quite surprised. Now I’m in Nova Scotia and this run was never sold in Canada , two were in California , one was close to Boston and had a hard shell case. I made an offer on the one in Boston and received it days later. After exchange , shipping and duties it was a bit more than I expected , I was also dinged with a brokerage fee. And despite all that , am very glad I got it. So there was a run for sale in some UK stores and more through Thomann , there will be some popping up for sale every now and then. And some will find the large body too cumbersome. These were Korean made , so the price was reasonable , they have the expensive pickups. They were a good deal ! With a little digging you might well find one for a reasonable price.
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    The neck is not that thick , comfortable , the body is large and does take some getting used to if you’re just accustomed to Fender style basses. It has a wonderful woody thump. The bridge is set about a third of the way into the body so it doesn’t feel like a shortscale. F is a good reach. It’s a true hollow body , does not have a center block , and is not heavy. So it’s got character , I love the sound , and enjoy playing it a lot. I’ve played some other large bodied hollow basses before so I knew exactly what I was getting into.
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    It’s the med scale G5123B . Originally it was a special run for Guitar Center in the US. Every store was to get one. They were never available in Canada. Just orange. They were Electromatics , built in Korea , but had the TV Jones pickups you normally found in the more expensive models. Later there was a run made for Thomann , and I think one of the distributors in the UK might have had them. The European run was also available in burgundy , as well as orange. So they were a quick run , made about a dozen years ago. Reasonable price with TV Jones pickups. There was speculation at the time that they might become a regular model , but it never happened. edit … I mostly prefer short scales these days , but was an old Pbass guy that got into Rics. I don’t have any hand issues or physical complaints , I just came to prefer short scales after picking up a Dano Longhorn about 24 years ago.
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    A friend recently bought a pink JrJet , she was playing one in the shop , and called me to get an opinion. I said that most user reviews were great , and told her that if she felt any positive attachment to it … to buy it. The shop has a good return policy. She has no intention to return it.
  24. msb
    That does look like a ton of fun.
  25. msb
    there’s some truth there
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