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Unread post by GSR » Tue Dec 27, 2005 5:36 pm

i like tictacs wrote:i know i'm rubbing salt in the wound by posting this, but i thought it was pertinent

http://www.bgra.net/reviews/modulus-flea-1-rvw.html
http://www.bgra.net/reviews/rickenbacke ... 1-rvw.html
http://www.bgra.net/reviews/rick-4003-rvw.html
http://www.bgra.net/reviews/rickenbacke ... 1-rvw.html
http://www.bgra.net/reviews/rick-4003s5-rvw.html
http://www.bgra.net/reviews/rick-4003s-rvw.html
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Unread post by GSR » Tue Dec 27, 2005 5:38 pm

i am sam2 wrote:i think if i were to get a modulus, id go quantum.

but to gsr: if you like how it sounds, thats all that matters. and a recording of les playing an instrument isnt really gonna help. he could light up a $99 used fender korea
:) that's very true. I think i'm gonna just say fuck it and go for it... if i end up not liking it, then that's a lesson learned and i'll be able to get most of my money back for it.
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Unread post by i like tictacs » Tue Dec 27, 2005 6:21 pm

Reviews that are 100% positive are bullshit. There is no one perfect instrument for anyone.
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Unread post by GSR » Tue Dec 27, 2005 6:34 pm

i like tictacs wrote:
Reviews that are 100% positive are bullshit. There is no one perfect instrument for anyone.
http://www.bgra.net/reviews/modulus-flea-1-rvw.html
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Unread post by GSR » Tue Dec 27, 2005 6:38 pm

http://www.billygreen.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Rickslap.mp3

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Unread post by i like tictacs » Tue Dec 27, 2005 6:56 pm

I know, I still hate the fact that he thinks it's perfect, because it's far from it.
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Unread post by GSR » Tue Dec 27, 2005 7:02 pm

what's better than a flea, mike?
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Unread post by i like tictacs » Tue Dec 27, 2005 7:06 pm

I could get a custom builder to make me my dream bass, which would be better than a flea.

Why do people own multiple basses? To make up for the shortcomings of others.
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Unread post by GSR » Tue Dec 27, 2005 7:07 pm

Some basses aren't good for every possible situation.
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Unread post by i am sam2 » Tue Dec 27, 2005 7:11 pm

some basses ARE perfect for a certain player. so maybe for that guy, its all he needed/wanted. for you, it could suck, it could be ok, or it could be awesome....the best way to find out if you like it is NOT to read reviews. its NOT to listen to other people play it really fancy like. PLAY THE THING YOURSELF.
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Unread post by i like tictacs » Tue Dec 27, 2005 7:12 pm

i am sam2 wrote:some basses ARE perfect for a certain player. so maybe for that guy, its all he needed/wanted. for you, it could suck, it could be ok, or it could be awesome....the best way to find out if you like it is NOT to read reviews. its NOT to listen to other people play it really fancy like. PLAY THE THING YOURSELF.
Hoo-AHHH!
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Unread post by i like tictacs » Tue Dec 27, 2005 7:12 pm

GSR wrote:Some basses aren't good for every possible situation.
What a great nugget of information.
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Unread post by GSR » Tue Dec 27, 2005 7:13 pm

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$1295 with hard case and setup, brand new, ready to play out of the box.

Great bass for sure, but practically +$200 for the color (it's last years color of the year). The regular rics on his page go for about a grand, i emailed him asking if there was any wiggle room on the price.. waiting for a reply... :?
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Unread post by GSR » Tue Dec 27, 2005 7:14 pm

i like tictacs wrote:
GSR wrote:Some basses aren't good for every possible situation.
What a great nugget of information.
I know. If you have a bass that's the best at one scenario, but crumby for another (OTP), then you need another bass as such.
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Unread post by i am sam2 » Tue Dec 27, 2005 7:22 pm

that thing is hideous
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