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LATEST MF MID BLUE RIC SALE
- Thread starter martinmcfly
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Ric5
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- Jan 29, 2008
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- I like 5, 8, 10, and 12 string basses
There was a time when basses had the low A. Then composers wrote music that needed the low E. Now all basses have a low E. But in the last 50 years music has been written where low D and low B notes are needed to play the song corrctly. Of course not everyone will prefer a 5 string or 6 or 7 ... some prefer a 4. All are valid choices. But most players who play 4s need to downtune to get lower notes for some songs.
And I really wish Rickenbacker would make a 5 string bass. But I am also happy to convert a 4 to a 5 when I need to.
And I really wish Rickenbacker would make a 5 string bass. But I am also happy to convert a 4 to a 5 when I need to.
This really is KILLER
All you guys who got those year long waits and were able to turn them around into whatever color you wanted NOW, that's what really makes this a great overall story for me. I was sooooo close to getting one when this started, but I really didn't like the blue and don't really play 4's. But I would have gotten a jetglo one or a sunburst one I think. Anyway, just thought I'd pop in and say in complete non-jealousy I'm happy for all you guys who picked up these great basses. You should all learn 'Heart of the Sunrise' now
john turner
You don't want to do that. Trust me.
oh, and just to let you guys know, martinmcfly is a previously banned [DEL]loser[/DEL] user who has come back under no less than 7 different user names.
from the nature of his posts, and then his pleading posts via the help desk to be let back, he sounds like he's a 15 year old freebasing ritalin. so apologies - i imagine he's gonna come running through a few more posts/threads shrieking like beavis on fire, just bear with us.
from the nature of his posts, and then his pleading posts via the help desk to be let back, he sounds like he's a 15 year old freebasing ritalin. so apologies - i imagine he's gonna come running through a few more posts/threads shrieking like beavis on fire, just bear with us
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Oddly, I didn't guess that--and I have in the past about others.oh, and just to let you guys know, martinmcfly is a previously banned [DEL]loser[/DEL] user who has come back under no less than 7 different user names.
from the nature of his posts, and then his pleading posts via the help desk to be let back, he sounds like he's a 15 year old freebasing ritalin. so apologies - i imagine he's gonna come running through a few more posts/threads shrieking like beavis on fire, just bear with us
No need for apologies, JT, that sounds entertaining.
Is mcfly the same guy who posted a ton of really gross porn a couple years ago when he got banned? If so, he's a real piece of work.
I was thinking the same thing. Also, maybe black hardware.Any suggestions as to where I can get these items??
Oddly, I didn't guess that--and I have in the past about others.
I got to witness it. His exit was spectacular.
I saw the sale, emailed them but the reply said the price was about $1979. NEVER did I see prices like those I see here or I would have ordered one. Guess its a moot point if they cant deliver until next year...
It was rather like watching somebody poke Superman in the chest, most entertaining.
About colors, I always thought I wanted a jetglo, but this blue is nice and dark and in low light it almost looks black. And I was getting interest in a blue bass lately anyway, so the timing was right. It's been a few weeks now so the stage of GAS where you bask in the glow of new gear has worn off and I still like the color.
So, on the topic of jetglo 4003's and lower tunings- I just got my '06 4003jg back from my daughter, who's had posession of it for a good long time, so I'm stoked to have it back. And, my favorite bass ever, (avatar), has been tuned D standard for a good long time, (thanks Jeff Ric5), and I couldn't agree more that D standard is the perfect tuning for a 4 string bass. I've only ever owned one 5 string bass, and in the end, didn't get on well with it. But a 4 string in D covers everything I need or want to play, so, well I guess that's all I wanted to say. +1 to D, and +1 to the beauty of a jetglo Ric.
What kind of strings do you use for that? I assume you want something that will have a higher tension so they don't feel slack, right?
Ric5
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- Jan 29, 2008
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- 30,452
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- I like 5, 8, 10, and 12 string basses
I would have really liked a Fireglo or a Mapleglo ... But the Jetglo is aweaome and even Mid Blue would have been cool.
Ric5
Inactive
- Jan 29, 2008
- 29,772
- 30,452
- Disclosures
- I like 5, 8, 10, and 12 string basses
john turner
You don't want to do that. Trust me.
No need for apologies, JT, that sounds entertaining.
it continues to be, via the hd.
no, i don't think that's him. this kid is about 15, judging by his help desk rants.
his former user nics that we've found are : martinmcfly, Pete Puma, Fendbassfan, Barely Oakley, bassplunker, Pechanga.
check it :
apparently he doesn't realize we can see every deleted post, as well as have a record of all the help desk tickets from all his former accounts. he does have a few things right, though - i do crave worship, obviously, and i have my own brand of kool aid. it tastes like a mix of grape, cherry and chuck norris.
sorry for the OT stuff, folks - normally we keep this insulated from you guys, but considering the fact that this kid keeps rejoining and making new nics, i just wanted to make you guys aware in case you start seeing this kind of thing on the forums again, so we can nip it in the bud quick.
ok, that's it for the OT stuff, sorry again folks
. unless of course you do want to see more "scenes from a meltdown".
john turner
You don't want to do that. Trust me.
so are you going to 5-string convert your new one? there was a mod kit that i remember, a long time ago, where you could refit a p-bass to be a 5 string without drilling another hole in the headstock - it had a tuning key on the bridge to handle the 5th string. it was intended to be reversible.
wonder if something like that would work with a ric. if i could get a reversible, non-destructive mod like that that worked on a ric, i'd do it to my 4080 in a heartbeat.
I don't think the 4080 neck could handle the stress of another string, I'm sure mine couldn't, it's VERY thin!
Maybe TI Jazz Flats, they're very low tension.
Also, the neck on mine is very narrow, just not enough room.
Maybe TI Jazz Flats, they're very low tension.
Also, the neck on mine is very narrow, just not enough room.
john turner
You don't want to do that. Trust me.
yeah, you're probably right.
i sure do wish i could 5 that one out - it sounds really awesome. best ric i've ever heard.
