Your prettiest bass

[MrLenny1]

Had to post #2.

 

[jazzyvee]

These natural wood finish ones are quite nice.

I tend to prefer to see natural wood exposed on my basses rather than solid colours. Let mother nature be seen.

 

[BassyBill]

 

[dedpool1052]

New hotness,

 

[Michael Jewels]

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Very nice, Bill.

 

[BassyBill]

Very nice, Bill.

Thanks, Mike. Great to hear from you! How are things?

 

[KaraQ]

... Check out Pickguard Planet they have a template
for just about anything..high quality perfect fit....a bit pricy but worth it.. they also have very good customer service...

That's who I've used, very happy with their product & service

 

[God's Favorite Bass]

That's who I've used, very happy with their product & service

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That's cool. What do they officially call that pattern? It interesting. Lush.

 

[KaraQ]

That's cool. What do they officially call that pattern? It interesting. Lush.

Iirc, it's called "magma"


I also had them send me a small peice that I could make into an electrics cover. My work is clearly not as professional as theirs

 

[Iridescentone]

 

[2cooltoolz]

 

[Michael Jewels]

Thanks, Mike. Great to hear from you! How are things?

Good, Bill.

I will PM you tomorrow.

Mike

 

[Andy Marshman]

Wow! I can't see how ANYBODY would think the Montezuma Brown Rics were "ugly ducklings"! I had one for awhile but sold it (like the Fireburst one I had before that).

While the name of the color conjures up negative images , I thought the Montezuma Brown 4003 was one of the most beautiful basses I've ever owned, and I've owned a lot of basses over the years. I've just never been able to cozy up to Rics from a comfort standpoint. Always preferred my Fenders (and Fender-like) basses. But sometimes I wish I'd kept that M.B. Ric if for no other reason than to LOOK at it!!

For me, it wasn't about the colour. I like Montezuma Brown better than Jetglo or Fireglo. The 4003 with it's large bridge pup cover and overall shape was a big departure from the Fender basses I previously owned. I did a fill-in gig way back when. The guy I was standing in for had a 4001 and the big Vox bass amp on a dolly. Up to then I'd only played a Fender Precision and I didn't like the Ric. Fast forward 30 years and my feelings flipped completely; that's when I got the 4003.

 

[2saddleslab]

FRANKENSTEIN

 

[God's Favorite Bass]

FRANKENSTEIN
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And this is why there needs to be a stronger than plain "like" option.

 

[2saddleslab]

And this is why there needs to be a stronger than plain "like" option.

Thanks, pal! And that certainly cuts both ways, my friend.

 

[Jeff K]

For me, it wasn't about the colour. I like Montezuma Brown better than Jetglo or Fireglo. The 4003 with it's large bridge pup cover and overall shape was a big departure from the Fender basses I previously owned. I did a fill-in gig way back when. The guy I was standing in for had a 4001 and the big Vox bass amp on a dolly. Up to then I'd only played a Fender Precision and I didn't like the Ric. Fast forward 30 years and my feelings flipped completely; that's when I got the 4003.

I think Ric 4001's and 4003's are some of the most stunningly beautiful basses ever made. I really wanted to love them. Tried them twice. First was a Fireglo. It just never felt as good to me as my Fenders. Sold it.

A few years later the Montezuma Brown was the Color of the Year. I loved it and bought it, thinking maybe I was hasty in selling the old Fireglo. But once again, it just couldn't displace my Fenders (for me personally). Fenders have always been like an old worn pair of your favorite jeans for me... (But boy, those Rics are beautiful!!!)

 

[bassist4dalord]

I like this one. Understated, classy and yet rock n’ roll.

 

[jimmydean]

If I buy another bass , it will be without a doubt my prettiest bass and last bass.......don't know what it will be .

 

[Jaycat]