hammer.2112 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 :beathorse I've had the same old '76 Red Sunburst Fender Precision since 1979. I bought a Peavey 400 head in '80 and pair it up with a Peavey twin 15. Can't say i've really been trilled with the sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfratt Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 (edited) I've officially fallen in love with the Deluxe American Jazz Bass. Unless something else makes me drool as much between now and when I have a grand to blow, that will be my next bass. The thick P-Bass neck with the maple fretboard makes my fingers happy. Though I did play an Epi Thunderbird and liked it a lot. I'll have to check out the Gibson model if I find one. Edited April 3, 2009 by mfratt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaysLikeMyung Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Basses: Peavey Milestone IV, RockBass by Warwick Corvette, Carvin LB75F, Ibanez SR506 I don't know the name of my new cab/head, but it's a Marshall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadu93 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Does anyone know a good but economical fuzzbox for a bass? I think my old and beat-up Squier P-Bass needs some effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asp324 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 For anyone who's been looking for one of these... http://cgi.ebay.com/Rickenbacker-4080-Doub...93%3A1|294%3A50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 Well, it's cheaper than a black one. But that is stupid money for an instrument. You can't find Ric's for reasonable prices anymore. I like their instruments but they are a f***ed up company. Guitar Center won't carry them because the warranty starts once the guitar reaches the store. So if it sits in the store for a year the customer buys a guitar with no warranty. That is crap! I just bought a 360 12 used from a woman whose former boyfriend bought it and left it behind after moving to Australia several years ago. She didn't know what she had, didn't care or whatever and took the $1k I offered. She wasn't looking to sell it really but a mutual friend heard that I was looking for one. You can't find one anywhere for less that $2100 so we were both happy with the deal. I paid $600 6 years ago for my 4001 from my friend who got in '86 for $400. I just can't see spending more than a grand for a Ric of any kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 QUOTE (asp324 @ Jun 19 2009, 06:04 PM)For anyone who's been looking for one of these... http://cgi.ebay.com/Rickenbacker-4080-Doub...93%3A1|294%3A50 God, if only... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asp324 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 If I had 6 grand burning a hole in my pocket, I'd be on that in an instant. What a beautiful instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Also that is a 4 + 6 model, not a 12 string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Well, 4080/12s are extremely hard to come by (I should know - I spent a long time looking for one). It's estimated that fewer than 30 were produced, and with probably less than 200 4080s in existence whether 6 or 12 string, it's still a fairly collectable instrument even in a six string version. Obviously I feel a lot better about how much I spent on mine if market prices stay high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 In the early 80's there was a white 4080 12 in a local store. I think it was around $1k at the time. Back when money was worth something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 http://xcalith.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/fen_geddylee.jpg I currently use a Lee Fender Jazz. And hook it up to one of these http://www.four-strings.de/images/faq_bilder/Peavey_TKO%20115S.jpg Not MY pictures but thats what I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbass Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 QUOTE (asp324 @ Jun 19 2009, 12:04 PM) For anyone who's been looking for one of these... http://cgi.ebay.com/Rickenbacker-4080-Doub...93%3A1|294%3A50 I wish I would have bought one when the going price was less than half that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbass Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 QUOTE (CygnusX-1Bk2 @ Jun 19 2009, 12:58 PM) I paid $600 6 years ago for my 4001 from my friend who got in '86 for $400. I just can't see spending more than a grand for a Ric of any kind. I agree... fortunately, I bought my current Ric (1977 4001S in Jetglo) for $400.00 USD... however, this was a few years back (1993)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushlover13 Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 My new rig is absolutly awesome. Amps: Fender Bass Amlification Rumble 100 hooked up with a Fender Rumble 25 for a half stack. Really good sound, I can get nice lows and some nice highs with some adjusting. Basses: Squier Jazz Bass Fretless, feels amazing on my fingers, and an old Memphis Percision Bass which plays very well, even though a million years old. The highs and the Memphis are absolutly stunning to my ears I think at least. Effects: Heavy Metal HM-2 Distortion Pedals, its for guitars, but I use it anyway because it works fine for my bass. I love my half stack. I gotta post some picks soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWater Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Yesterday I got my Squier Affinity Jazz Bass-Set. It's also including a 15W amp and some stuff you need to get started. The color is some dark metallic blue, which I use to call "midnight blue". I LOVE IT!!! Well, the last two weeks I was seriously thinking about what I want to play, bass or guitar... or both. Well I guess I'll end up with both, but I WANTED that bass so bad (already have a guitar but had no bass). So I bought it. And now I'm practising and it's a lot of fun. One thing I like more about the bass than the guitar is that you play it with fingers and I still hate picks... seriously I hate them. And I'd never thought playing the bass would be so much like "workout" for my arms and fingers. But I think I'll get used to it... it was also hard to play the guitar 2 months ago and now it's much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larks Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 i turned my cheap ibanez bass to a fretless bass all by my own.. hard work. but it sounds amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syrinxpriest 2112 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I just picked up a 1978 fretless Fender Precision Bass from a Guitar Center in Cincinnati. Pics soon!!!!!!! It's an amazing instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejabass Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 My setup consists of: Ampeg B2R-e, Ampeg SVT-410HE, Boss GT-6B Bass Effects, Schecter Stiletto Elite 4, Yamaha DX7 mk I mint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/squeaktoysneezer/ViolentViolet.jpg My Violent Violet... she needs surgery. The plug where you plug in the patch cord is loose and the sound keeps cutting out. Should I be expecting to fork over a lot to repair this problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ Aug 23 2009, 08:34 PM) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/squeaktoysneezer/ViolentViolet.jpg My Violent Violet... she needs surgery. The plug where you plug in the patch cord is loose and the sound keeps cutting out. Should I be expecting to fork over a lot to repair this problem? Probably not, it may just need soldering.......you can take the jack out and should be able to see if the wires need re-soldering....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ Aug 23 2009, 08:34 PM)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/squeaktoysneezer/ViolentViolet.jpg My Violent Violet... she needs surgery. The plug where you plug in the patch cord is loose and the sound keeps cutting out. Should I be expecting to fork over a lot to repair this problem? double post.......wtf? Edited August 24, 2009 by WCFIELDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilsFriendMatt Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ Aug 23 2009, 09:34 PM) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/squeaktoysneezer/ViolentViolet.jpg My Violent Violet... she needs surgery. The plug where you plug in the patch cord is loose and the sound keeps cutting out. Should I be expecting to fork over a lot to repair this problem? There is not much internally on any bass or guitar that can't be fixed with a pair of pliers and a soldering gun. I know it's not for everyone to do it yourself but i'm sure you could find a layout of it online and be able to do it yourself. I can understand why people don't really want to though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernjim Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ Aug 23 2009, 08:34 PM) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/squeaktoysneezer/ViolentViolet.jpg My Violent Violet... she needs surgery. The plug where you plug in the patch cord is loose and the sound keeps cutting out. Should I be expecting to fork over a lot to repair this problem? She's a beaut, Ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 QUOTE (southernjim @ Aug 23 2009, 10:28 PM) QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ Aug 23 2009, 08:34 PM) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/squeaktoysneezer/ViolentViolet.jpg My Violent Violet... she needs surgery. The plug where you plug in the patch cord is loose and the sound keeps cutting out. Should I be expecting to fork over a lot to repair this problem? She's a beaut, Ya Thanks! It's a short scale bass cause my hands are quite small so I hope I can fix her cause I havent had much luck finding many other short scale basses. Thanks guys.. I really dont wanna make matters worse so I migth have to bring it in to Steve's and see what they can do. It's just so annoying trying to play it only to have the sound keep cutting out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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