Bass Players!

[Choose/the/light]

yea that thing has got to be ridiculously rare

[Jon]

Yes, they're pretty rare. I'm trying not to think about how much I spent on it - I'm just getting on with enjoying it. I found it with the help of someone else who really appreciates Rickenbackers (especially doublenecks), who knew I was looking for one and helped me enormously. It was actually advertised on the web, believe it or not. Edited April 5, 2008 by Jon

[Jaye]

QUOTE (Jon @ Apr 5 2008, 08:29 PM)

At last, after a long search, I've managed to pick up one of these: http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z133/Dire-Fakes/12cropped.jpg 1982 Rickenbaker 4080/12 MG I had lots of help tracking this down and having it shipped over here. Now I'm broke, but very happy and ready to do Xanadu .

Another Ricky for your collection!

[theworkingman]

QUOTE (Jon @ Apr 5 2008, 02:29 PM)

At last, after a long search, I've managed to pick up one of these: http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z133/Dire-Fakes/12cropped.jpg 1982 Rickenbacker 4080/12 MG I had lots of help tracking this down and having it shipped over here.  Now I'm broke, but very happy and ready to do Xanadu .

Thats awesome. Beautiful Ric!

Im actually thinking about picking up a bass. I played a Geddy lee Jazz bass in guitar center today and they sound great.

[Xanadu93]

I don't want to post after seeing that sweet Rick 4080/12! That's sweet!

Anyways, here's my "rig". (sarcastic...)

 

Bass:

Squier Precision Bass (either a '99 or '90)

 

Amp:

Fender Rumble 15W (just got it yesterday!)

 

Effects:

Zoom 506 (very old-school)

 

 

I tried out a Jazz Bass at the store for the first time- WOW! Beautiful tone! Even though I'd rather have a Rickenbacker.... I love their low-end!

[Wilderness_of_Mirrors]

QUOTE (Jon @ Apr 5 2008, 02:29 PM)

At last, after a long search, I've managed to pick up one of these: http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z133/Dire-Fakes/12cropped.jpg 1982 Rickenbacker 4080/12 MG I had lots of help tracking this down and having it shipped over here. Now I'm broke, but very happy and ready to do Xanadu .

that is beautiful!!!

 

 

 

did you have to remortgage your house to get it?

[ewblank1]

Hey folks,

 

This is my first post on trf. Hi all!

 

Here's a rundown of my bass gear:

 

Ibanez Roadstar II

Cort Steinberger copy

Vantage - model unknown (80's Japan-made) fretless

 

Effect choice du jour: Korg AX3B

 

Cheers,

ew

[ifloveremains]

QUOTE (Cygnusx3 @ Apr 11 2008, 08:40 AM)

QUOTE (Jon @ Apr 5 2008, 02:29 PM) At last, after a long search, I've managed to pick up one of these: http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z133/Dire-Fakes/12cropped.jpg 1982 Rickenbacker 4080/12 MG I had lots of help tracking this down and having it shipped over here.  Now I'm broke, but very happy and ready to do Xanadu . that is beautiful!!!       did you have to remortgage your house to get it? Stunning.     And hi ewblank1!

[skrewflanders]

I'm the proud owner of a Geddy Lee fender jazz bass, got it used for $350 with a hardshell case. the pickguard is missing and i still haven't replaced it, kinda like the way it looks with out one. I also have a squire p-bass that isn't really worth talking about, but it does the job.

 

My only amp at the time is a crate which i'm pretty sure is a keyboard amp....

 

 

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh188/skrewflanders/SANY0099_1.jpg

 

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh188/skrewflanders/SANY0099.jpg

[ewblank1]

Hey - sweet deal on the GL Signature bass. What a steal at $350.

 

cheers,

ew

[callmejim]

Ibanez Axestar,Steinberg mark 2,

Vox 100w tranny amp,

ART nightbass,

Dunlop bass Wah.

 

 

[ozzy85]

'Hokay...

 

-Fender Jazz, Mexican made.

- Cheap-ass old Epiphone, aka "the Black Bomber", parked due to wiring

problems and destruction from a dumb drunken singer.

-Spectra 312 amp.

-Boss distortion pedal.

 

[Tarkus406]

QUOTE (skrewflanders @ Apr 21 2008, 11:34 PM)

I'm the proud owner of a Geddy Lee fender jazz bass, got it used for $350 with a hardshell case. the pickguard is missing and i still haven't replaced it, kinda like the way it looks with out one. I also have a squire p-bass that isn't really worth talking about, but it does the job. My only amp at the time is a crate which i'm pretty sure is a keyboard amp.... http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh188/skrewflanders/SANY0099_1.jpg http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh188/skrewflanders/SANY0099.jpg

wow that looks very different without the pickguard! Maybe ill try mine without it a while....

 

Anywhos heres my crap

 

Bass:

Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass (with a pickguard)

 

Amp:

120watt Crate (which is a guitar amp, but i like my bass to sound guitarish (like geddy's in Rio (and it does!)))

 

Effects:

Korg AX3000G (which is a guitar pedal, but it does what i want it to do so theres no point in buying one for bass)

[Rushman14]

QUOTE (Jon @ Apr 5 2008, 12:29 PM)

At last, after a long search, I've managed to pick up one of these: http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z133/Dire-Fakes/12cropped.jpg 1982 Rickenbacker 4080/12 MG I had lots of help tracking this down and having it shipped over here. Now I'm broke, but very happy and ready to do Xanadu .

and Passage to bangkok! I'll have to post pics of my Ricky's.

[Jon]

Oh yes, Bangkok too! Suddenly, it's in the set.

 

Thanks for all the comments folks. I nearly had to get a second mortgage for it...but not quite...

 

 

[ofsalesmen]

QUOTE (Jon @ May 8 2008, 03:46 PM)

Oh yes, Bangkok too! Suddenly, it's in the set. Thanks for all the comments folks. I nearly had to get a second mortgage for it...but not quite...

If I'm not mistaken, this makes TWO 4080s for you! You're extremely lucky to have those incredible instruments.

[Syaoran_2001]

Yeah, Jon now has both versions of the 4080: the 4080/6 and the 4080/12. I'm amazed you managed to find the 4080/12 as there were only a handful of those made. The 4080/6 is pretty rare itself, but the /12 is nearly impossible to come by.

 

Let me know if you ever want to part with one of them, I'll gladly take them off your hands for you.

[ReflectedLight]

QUOTE (skrewflanders @ Apr 21 2008, 10:34 PM)

I'm the proud owner of a Geddy Lee fender jazz bass, got it used for $350 with a hardshell case. the pickguard is missing and i still haven't replaced it, kinda like the way it looks with out one. I also have a squire p-bass that isn't really worth talking about, but it does the job. My only amp at the time is a crate which i'm pretty sure is a keyboard amp.... http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh188/skrewflanders/SANY0099_1.jpg http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh188/skrewflanders/SANY0099.jpg

That's a ridiculously great deal. I just looked it up on musicians friend.

850 + tax.

[Crockettsonny84]

as for my basses I own a geddy spec 1972 jet-glo Rickenbacker, along with a 1977 fretless Precision bass, and a geddy spec 89 mexican jazz bass with the maple/big block neck.

 

for amplifiers I have a small Fender 15 watter practice amplifier and I have a stage rig that is an Ampeg SVT classic head and cabinet. I have multieffects that give a closer and distinct geddy sound, the BP50 bass pedal multi-fx I use is for the Precision and Jazz bass because I cant recreate the Rick sound. The Rick gets the best geddy sound because I run it stereo to the ampeg for the bottoms and use an old Holmes guitar amplifier for the highs that way it doesnt get clipped off. Gives me a great mid rangey sound and has the perfect balance to create a good geddy sound.

[Crockettsonny84]

QUOTE (Syaoran_2001 @ May 9 2008, 01:32 PM)

Yeah, Jon now has both versions of the 4080: the 4080/6 and the 4080/12. I'm amazed you managed to find the 4080/12 as there were only a handful of those made. The 4080/6 is pretty rare itself, but the /12 is nearly impossible to come by. Let me know if you ever want to part with one of them, I'll gladly take them off your hands for you.

you know that the first 4080 off the line was given to Geddy as a present? had the jet glo one and the white one, the white one I believe was the 4080/6 and the jet glo was the 4080/12. I may be wrong but thats for sure

[Jon]

QUOTE (Crockettsonny84 @ Jul 2 2008, 04:31 AM)

QUOTE (Syaoran_2001 @ May 9 2008, 01:32 PM) Yeah, Jon now has both versions of the 4080:  the 4080/6 and the 4080/12.  I'm amazed you managed to find the 4080/12 as there were only a handful of those made.  The 4080/6 is pretty rare itself, but the /12 is nearly impossible to come by. Let me know if you ever want to part with one of them, I'll gladly take them off your hands for you. you know that the first 4080 off the line was given to Geddy as a present? had the jet glo one and the white one, the white one I believe was the 4080/6 and the jet glo was the 4080/12. I may be wrong but thats for sure Yes Syaoran_2001, the 12s are extremely rare. It was a long and difficult search and I was very fortunate that the biggest 4080 collector was kind enough to tip me off about it, rather than buy it himself!     Crockettsonny84, if Geddy was presented with the first 4080, it wasn't the Jetglo or the white one. My Burgundy 4080 is older than both of those. How do I know this? The first 4080 was made in 1975 (the same year as my Burgundy), but in late 1976, Rickenbacker changed the design slightly & both of Geddy's match the later design.   So, can anybody spot what was changed?   http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/4561/4080twinsvk0.jpg   1975 -------------------------------------------- 1982   I'd love to see your '72 4001 Crockettsonny84. Full width inlays and chequerboard binding?

Edited July 3, 2008 by Jon

[Rushman14]

I just picked up one of these. Great tone and the body is extremely light. I'm pleased.

 

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[Jaye]

QUOTE (Jon @ Jul 3 2008, 01:32 AM)

So, can anybody spot what was changed? http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/4561/4080twinsvk0.jpg 1975 -------------------------------------------- 1982

 

 

 

 

The headstock of the six-string neck

[Jon]

QUOTE (Jaye @ Jul 3 2008, 01:27 AM)

The headstock of the six-string neck

Good try, but that's not it. The six string headstock stayed the same on the later models. If you look closely, there is another difference in the photographs though.

[Jaye]

QUOTE (Jon @ Jul 3 2008, 07:46 AM)

QUOTE (Jaye @ Jul 3 2008, 01:27 AM) The headstock of the six-string neck Good try, but that's not it. The six string headstock stayed the same on the later models. If you look closely, there is another difference in the photographs though. Oh...is it the bridge for the bass neck? They look slightly different...