Bassilisk Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 The only bass I really regret having to sell was this 1975 4001. This bass sang. Unfortunately it was damaged by a repair person. The shop bought it from me for what I had into it, but it was absolutely killer, one of the best Rics I ever played. The '86 4003 I had some years afterwards was okay but nothing like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvinator Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 The only bass I really regret having to sell was this 1975 4001. This bass sang. Unfortunately it was damaged by a repair person. The shop bought it from me for what I had into it, but it was absolutely killer, one of the best Rics I ever played. The '86 4003 I had some years afterwards was okay but nothing like this one. That's a sad story . It is amazing how identical instruments can play and sound completely different. When you have a great one, it's hard to let it go... Even though the shop paid for it - some things just can't be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassilisk Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 That's a sad story . It is amazing how identical instruments can play and sound completely different. When you have a great one, it's hard to let it go... Even though the shop paid for it - some things just can't be replaced. That's no lie. Iwas so happy with this one I nearly went beserk when I found they snapped off the end of one of the truss rods. This person was only familiar with newer 4003's where you can just make the adjustment under tension. The 4001's require you to either loosen the strings or bend the neck down (preferably in a jig) prior to tightening. Losing this one hurt. The shop ended up sending it back to Ric for repairs and finally sold the bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I'm hoping to do as little re-setting as possible on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custer Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I had a 70's EB-4L that I bought used. It was my first bass. I sold it to buy a new '78 Ripper that I still have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I did miss the Fender Am. Std. PBass more than I realized at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 The only one I miss is my Epiphone Les Paul Standard. I modified it by adding the selector switch (nothing focuses the mind like addressing a carved top with a drill press ;) ) and replaced the guts with EMG-HB pickups and an EMG-BQC 3 band EQ. Man, that bass kicked butt. Sold it to fund other purchases which of course aren't here any more. I got in touch recently with the guy I sold it to and needless to say he's delighted with it and isn't intending selling it any time soon. But help is at hand - I have a 2007 Les Paul Double Cut winging its way to me and I intend to put a spare EMG-BQC in it. See if some of the old magic comes back ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvinator Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 But help is at hand - I have a 2007 Les Paul Double Cut winging its way to me and I intend to put a spare EMG-BQC in it. See if some of the old magic comes back ;) I think you'll find a ton of magic in the Double Cut. I have an '06 with a Aguilar OBP-3 in it and I swapped the neck TB+ HB with an Alumitone HB . It's a great bass - a real "player"; great action, aggressive tone, and it's light!! I have to say that the only reason I did the mods was that the stock TB+ HBs buzzed & hummed in 1/2 the rooms I play (sounded like a light saber!). I had this problem with all 4 of my TB+ loaded Gibsons. I used to bring a back-up bass to every new job just in case! If you don't have that problem, you might want to leave it alone - TB+ HBs are some of the best sounding pups I've ever heard, and it's an awesome sounding bass just the way it is. If you do have the buzz, active electronics will just make it louder; you'll need to change the pups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I think you'll find a ton of magic in the Double Cut. I have an '06 with a Aguilar OBP-3 in it and I swapped the neck TB+ HB with an Alumitone HB . It's a great bass - a real "player"; great action, aggressive tone, and it's light!! I have to say that the only reason I did the mods was that the stock TB+ HBs buzzed & hummed in 1/2 the rooms I play (sounded like a light saber!). I had this problem with all 4 of my TB+ loaded Gibsons. I used to bring a back-up bass to every new job just in case! If you don't have that problem, you might want to leave it alone - TB+ HBs are some of the best sounding pups I've ever heard, and it's an awesome sounding bass just the way it is. If you do have the buzz, active electronics will just make it louder; you'll need to change the pups. Cool, I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on it. I've not had any trouble with TB+ pickups so far, my IV has two and has always been impeccably behaved wherever I've played it. I just fancy mixing things up a bit, so that I have something that's not just another passive 2 HB+ pickup bass :) EDIT: Yas, just got USPS email to say it's in the UK. Now, Mr. Customs Man, please be busy/distracted/looking the other way... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 One other bass I should have hung on to, that I'm replacing. A Fender American Standard Fretless Jazz. The Replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Several years ago, I had agreed to play bass for a band that a friend of mine was trying to put together. He had the guitars covered already so, since I had wanted originally to play the bass, I saw it as an opportunity to realize a long-time wish of mine. To carry-out my new-found duties, I looked for a Guild Starfire(?)—like the one Chris Hillman used with The Byrds. But those were recently phased-out at the time and I couldn't find one. So, I bought an Epiphone Rivoli in sunburst. It was really cool-looking, and sounded awesome. But after two practices, it was clear that the band was not happening. The chemistry just wasn't there. So.... the Rivoli ended up on eBay, and I went back to my main thing: the 6-string! Unfortunately, I never got any pics of it. But it looked like this one: I wish I had kept that bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79cb750f Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 my black 77 brand X J Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I had an Am. Std. Precision I liked, but I like the SG Std. that took it's place better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapezoid Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Musicman Stingray exactly the same as the one pictured. Owned it through the 80's and 90's then had to sell it during a rough patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldPlucker Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I don't regret having parted with any of the basses; but, I do regret trading in my Ampeg B-15 for the Kustom 100 back in 1967. The Kustome was better for preforming; but, the Ampeg was warm and classic. I was young and foolish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 A 1970 Rickenbacker 4001 Stereo in Mapleglow. What a sound and what a neck! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I don't regret having parted with any of the basses; but, I do regret trading in my Ampeg B-15 for the Kustom 100 back in 1967. The Kustome was better for preforming; but, the Ampeg was warm and classic. I was young and foolish. Kustom made some top amps back then. Kustoms were the working man's amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I don't regret having parted with any of the basses; but, I do regret trading in my Ampeg B-15 for the Kustom 100 back in 1967. The Kustome was better for preforming; but, the Ampeg was warm and classic. I was young and foolish. I had the Ampeg flip-top B-15 too! Traded it for a Fender Bassman with 2x12's. I regret not keeping the Ampeg every day and don't regret swapping the Fender for an Acoustic 360 one little bit! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 The Acoustic 360, and 361's were monsters back then. I move quite a few of those on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Bill Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I had an inexpensive copy of a "P" bass that I absolutely loved. I had installed Fender 1/4 pounder pups in it and Fender Tuners and corresponding decals. For all intents and purposes it WAS a Fender "P" bass. I sold it and a neat little Ampeg bass amp (1X12) to a young kid and his mom with the codicil that if he EVER did drugs I got it back without refunding his money. I guess it worked...that was over 20 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldPlucker Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Kustom made some top amps back then. Kustoms were the working man's amp. The Kustom looked cool and could handle most venues I was working bars and night clubs. The Kustom (2-15's and white metal flake rolled and pleated); provided me with great memories but no regrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 The Kustom looked cool and could handle most venues I was working bars and night clubs. The Kustom (2-15's and white metal flake rolled and pleated); provided me with great memories but no regrets. A friend back then had a Red with Gold Metal Flake, and two, 2X15 JBL cabs. Then he changed out to the Acoustic 361. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass sinistra Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Left handed Musicman Stingray - why oh why oh why did I sell it!?! and for silly cheap money! And the one I don't regret? Rickenbacker 4003 - Wanted a Ric since the 70s - and couldn't get on with it at all when I finally found the money to buy one - expensive mistake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 My 2014 SG Std. Walnut that went to my brother. But, I got it back from him, so all is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 My first G&L SB-2 that I had made up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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