been getting into bass lately...really liking it..need advice on bass

[backwoodsbob]

thinking about bidding on this rick

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rickenbacker-4001-Bass-Vintage-1978-Ivory-Cream-Body-Neck-White-Stereo-Pickups-/271212089844?pt=Guitar&hash=item3f258011f4

I'm not strong on what is and isn't a good rick....any help would be appreciated


on edit...OOPS...left one I was looking at on copy...this is the proper one

[Tom Kitten]

1. Well according to scbigbass.com...

and I'm quoting here,

"You don't need the most expensive rod and reel on the market. Even if someone gave you a top of the line outfit, you probably wouldn't know how to best use it. Stick with good quality gear that you feel comfortable with. If bait casters give you a hard time, stick with spinning gear. Fishing should be fun, not frustrating. I do suggest you go with the lightest weight rod and reel you can afford, as fatigue can be a real factor during a full day of tossing baits."

Maybe a lighter bass would do for now like this nice Ibanez...

http://cachepe.zzounds.com/media/quality,85/rotate,45/SR600NTF-cb95caf0659f30874d2e8605338df34d.jpg

[backwoodsbob]

2. nah

think I'll stick with the Rick

[Tom Kitten]

3. that's a lot of money

but it's a nice bass... where are you at as far as playing? I take it you're a musician...sorry for my tongue in cheek reply above! But I played bass back a long while ago.

[backwoodsbob]

4. I have been in bands for twenty years

no need to apologize.

Been playing since my *off beat* band days in Detroit...then several bands in Virginia...now myself and some friends are looking at some things....just looking at options...I'll likely be the bass player

[NV Whino]

5. I prefer trout, myself.

[mikeytherat]

6. Looks OK, but I'd be cautious

The additional, disconnected jack gives me pause (unknown mod of unknown origin), and some of the gouges on the front look almost like a shot from a screwdriver or drill-bit.

I'm definitely a Music Man and G&L guy, but I like Ricks. A little too forward/bright for my taste, but fast and fun to play.

mikey_the_rat