Recent content by Mr Jansreb

Probably the easiest option as well. I have an older Corvette 4 string that still has the barrel jack and it hasn't had any problems, so I guess I didn't consider the fact that this might be an upgrade, even if it looks janky. Thanks for the input!

I have a 2003 Warwick Corvette 5 (Made in Germany), Bubinga body, bought used off Craigslist back in like 2010. I've been having some problems with the jack and got to looking at it and realized that a previous owner replaced the standard jack socket with a open jack mounted onto a plate and...

My two cents... Some aspects of "you get what you pay for" are correct. If you want the look of a high end bass, with the fretboard inlays, fancy finishes, exotic woods, etc., you will usually have to pay extra for that stuff. However, as it has been noted, high price doesn't always equal...

I've heard of a lot of people having random problems with different Ampeg SVT Pro heads. Many of them are related to overheating. Most suggestions I have heard amount to "Don't mount it in a rack." I have an SVT 3 Pro myself, which I leave out of the rack. I haven't ever had any problems with...

Derridiandrift, I'm basing this response on the fact that this seems like 4003 copy. Obviously, the 4003 and 4001 have a number of differences as far as look. This one seems much closer to the 4003. 1. That pickup cover is pretty off. Real Rics have a much more rounded pickup cover that...

I guess that's true. Thanks, the picture was from a show at Rocketown in Nashville. Pretty sweet smaller venue. When I get some decent pictures of the bass up I'll get a number off you :D

I know the date stamp proves this is an old picture, but it's the best one I have right now. The bass is apart getting some love. No one wants to see Ric guts strewn about.