After watching this video some months ago, I fell in love with the Fireglow Ric Bass, so Ive finally got one (see pic below) ;D
The Fab Faux - Abbey Road Side 2 (mostly) (http://vimeo.com/11237479)
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Classic! Beautiful!
Congratulations, Kevin! Play it in good health.
Before he painted it...
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...and after he painted it...
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Quote from: Hello Goodbye on Mar 26, 2012, 06:26 PM
Classic! Beautiful!
Congratulations, Kevin! Play it in good health.
thanks Barry, its lovely, Paul shouldnt have painted his, but then again his was free
Quote from: nimrod on Mar 27, 2012, 04:30 AM
Paul shouldnt have painted his, but then again his was free
...and after he stripped it and filed the bouts...
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Quote from: nimrod on Mar 27, 2012, 04:30 AM
thanks Barry, its lovely
It's gorgeous in Fireglo, Kev!
Quote from: Hello Goodbye on Mar 27, 2012, 10:10 AM
It's gorgeous in Fireglo, Kev!
:)
Paul never seemed to be a gearhead with guitars did he
Quote from: nimrod on Mar 27, 2012, 05:11 PM
Paul never seemed to be a gearhead with guitars did he
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:)
How does it sound and how do you like it Kev?
Quote from: tkitna on Mar 27, 2012, 10:22 PM
How does it sound and how do you like it Kev?
Hi Todd,Ive used Fender Basses (and I have a Warwick) and this feels very different, the neck is slimmer and longer and the strings are a touch closer together, but I absolutely love it, I think it looks like the nicest Bass ever made (but Im biased), of course it have the famous Ric clang if you set it right or it can sound like it did on certain Beatle tracks like Rain.
I know I will always own this and will never sell it, its a keeper.
Chris Squire of Yes has always used a Ric and he gets that trebly growl (mine can do that) of his which Ive always loved. Mine is a 4003 not 4001 which Pauls was, mine has the big sharktooth position markers, Pauls has dots.
Quote from: nimrod on Mar 26, 2012, 06:15 PM
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That's lovely - really nice.
I have a 6-string Ric and a 12-string Ric - both Fireglo, so I need a bass like that to complete the collection ;D
Actually, I used to play in a band where the bass player had one like that - looked very good on stage with that on one side and my 12-string fireglo on the other
And here's my new addition, also in Fireglo...
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360-12C63
Post some pictures of yours, Peter. We can't have too much Fireglo on this thread. ;)
This 360-12 sounds so good hooked up to the AC30!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm currently learning George's part in You Can't Do That. This video has been most helpful...
The Beatles: "You Can't Do That" (George's part) Rickenbacker 360/12C63 & '67 Gibson Skylark amp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOGYWPNemX4#)
The Beatles To A Tee DVDs are helpful too...
Beatles To A Tee 3 clips! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=533yLP45COQ#)
Well folks Im sorry to have to say, Ive sold the Ric, it was so heavy I knew I wouldnt play gigs with it and it was too expensive to be an ornament so it just had to go, maybe I could find a lighter one...
It makes me sad to hear this, Kevin.
Heres my latest (since selling the Ric) its new but its been made to look old by Fender, its called a 'road worn' Jazz bass, identical to the 50's model with nitro paint in Fiesta red, note the old look, missing paint etc ha2ha
Its wonderful to play and sounds very vintage
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Nice guitar, Kev. I'm a fan of the "road-worn" series. It gives these guitars character.
By the way, I bought one of these a couple of months ago...
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very nice Baz :D
what brand is it ?
It's a Hercules GS414B A/G Guitar Stand, Kev. It has a neat Auto-Grip yoke so I don't have to fuss with a strap...
http://www.herculesstands.com/Innovations/guitar.html#ags (http://www.herculesstands.com/Innovations/guitar.html#ags)
It's got special foam on the yoke and leg contact points to protect the guitar's finish. It's a heavy and very stable floor stand.
Now I can take a picture of my 360/12C63 next to the AC30 without using the pillow. ;)
I purchased my first solid body electric guitar today...
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Gibson Les Paul Junior Special P-90
Wow, thats a surprise Barry, what brought that on ?
(nice guitar btw)
Quote from: nimrod on Oct 26, 2012, 06:31 PM
...what brought that on ?
Already Gone The Eagles (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYCPccFQHWA#)
;)
Quote from: nimrod on Oct 26, 2012, 06:31 PM
(nice guitar btw)
Thanks, Kev. And for years I wanted a solid body. I think the Les Paul Junior is a great no-nonsense guitar and a fantastic bargain. Made in Nashville, mahogany body, bound baked maple fretboard, Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Klusons, two P-90s and a toggle switch all for $629 new.
Quote from: Hello Goodbye on Oct 26, 2012, 07:18 PM
Thanks, Kev. And for years I wanted a solid body. I think the Les Paul Junior is a great no-nonsense guitar and a fantastic bargain. Made in Nashville, mahogany body, bound baked maple fretboard, Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Klusons, two P-90s and a toggle switch all for $629 new.
wish guitars here were that cheap :(
Try Sweetwater Music Instruments, Kev: http://www.sweetwater.com/ (http://www.sweetwater.com/)
Lowest prices around and their international shipping rates are very reasonable.
Quote from: Hello Goodbye on Oct 27, 2012, 03:52 PM
Try Sweetwater Music Instruments, Kev: http://www.sweetwater.com/ (http://www.sweetwater.com/)
Lowest prices around and their international shipping rates are very reasonable.
I dont think they will export goods that are sold locally Baz
International Shipping:
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Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer at (800) 222-4700 for more information.
The fine print. I didn't see that, Kev. :(
Quote from: Hello Goodbye on Oct 27, 2012, 07:47 PM
The fine print. I didn't see that, Kev. :(
Fender & Gibson etc dont want people in Oz buying stuff cheaper from the states Baz, they want us to pay the higher local price :(
I just checked an Australian online guitar center, Kev. The LP Junior sells for nearly double what I paid. :(
Quote from: Hello Goodbye on Oct 27, 2012, 10:41 PM
I just checked an Australian online guitar center, Kev. The LP Junior sells for nearly double what I paid. :(
I told ya, y'all dont know how lucky you are
look at this
(and the Oz $ is stronger than the US $)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BRAND-NEW-Gibson-Les-Paul-Junior-Special-Humbuckers-Ebony-/120969899235?pt=AU_Musical_Instruments_Instruments&hash=item1c2a5e2ce3#ht_2850wt_1037 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BRAND-NEW-Gibson-Les-Paul-Junior-Special-Humbuckers-Ebony-/120969899235?pt=AU_Musical_Instruments_Instruments&hash=item1c2a5e2ce3#ht_2850wt_1037)
It looks like MSRP is the best you get in Australia. That's a shame, really. :(
Just bought this lovely new Strat from the states ;D (custom shop pickups)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230896714009#ht_2741wt_1271 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230896714009#ht_2741wt_1271)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/66265325@N06/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66265325@N06/)
Nice axes, Kev! Your Les Paul Studio 60s Tribute should sound like my Junior with its P-90s! These are great no-frills Les Pauls for sure!
Gongratulations, Kevin, and enjoy them.
Baz
I waited a long time to get a Strat...
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Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster
Eric Clapton - Layla HD 1080p - Live Madison Square Garden (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efGJ6V16cZk#)