I have heard some incredible Ric bass tones. Chris Squier from Yes in particular...just couldn't get that sound. Was gonna swap out the pickups, but I didn't wanna fuck with it since it was really old. The first time I recorded in a real studio was with that bass, and the producer hated it...it just had no oommph to it. Every bass I've owned ever since (besides the musicmaster) has surpassed it.
I remember when I got that Ric, they were so common finding them used in the mid 90's, now they are a bit more scarce. Got it for $500 at a crappy Music Go Round that had 3 other ones, so I got to take my pick.
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