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@BlueTalon the one I was able to purchase was not a genuine Ric part. It looks great though. I obviously kept the original if I ever need it when selling or if I want to switch back to the stock white.
I'd be willing to give up my white TRC in a direct exchange (plus a little cash maybe) for a genuine black one. Otherwise, I'd do the same thing -- put the black one on and hang onto the original.
I love it. If you like the EMG's (they suit what I play perfectly), it'll be hard not to like this bass. Aside from the top notch hardware, and excellent build quality, it's just so easy to play. The neck feels amazing, nice slim profile that is easy to get comfortable on and nice 19mm spacing.
The thing I like most about it is the passive control setup. Active pups, but uncolored by a full preamp. Simple volume, blend (I prefer to VVT) and tone knob. There is a certain pleasure to not overthinking with tons of knobs and switches. Just good tones all the way around, easy to dial in which is nice, especially on stage.
@BeefPie84 i played one at GC a few weeks back and loved it. want to try it again but they've closed to the public.
I posted this bass here back when the thread was new 3 years ago, but I have a better photo now.
I hope a TBer scores this bass!
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This kind of bass looks bitchin under lights on stage IMO. Dark board with bright MOP blocks FTW. My favorite.
Love that pickguard!
Haven't posted it here yet - this picture is from a few months ago and I have blacked it out a bit more since then.
this one is a lot like the first black bass i posted in the thread a few years back (red trim), but it's lighter (7 lbs.) and it's passive. it also represents my attempt to work through my J-bass biases ( ):
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OK, cool bass. But the photo with the cat reflection is what's really outstanding!
Sweet bass. Nordstrand pickups on there?this one is a lot like the first black bass i posted in the thread a few years back (red trim), but it's lighter (7 lbs.) and it's passive. it also represents my attempt to work through my J-bass biases (
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thanks! no, those pickups are cheapies off ebay for ~$25 --- they're hot pickups and they sound great --- lucky find for this ax.
G.M. Jazz Bass Rail Pickup Set Noiseless | eBay
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Newly added 30" Warmoth Roasted Maple Flame neck with Bubinga fretboard added to my short scale Warmoth Jazz body 
