Your 'other' basses/guitars...

[bassplayer2106]

A group photo with the latest edition a used but really nice Orion bass, my Status Kingbass in figured maple an my Stanley Clarke bass.

[rami]

Here's a pic of my only Gibson Bass, the SG-Z.
 
Mahogany body, set Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard. 34 scale.  I really like the split-diamond inlays.  I believe it may be a 2001 model.  It was discontinued in 2002.  I found it used (in mint condition) for around $600.  
 
Great looking Bass, but I hate the way it sounds.  Considering what it was selling for new (around $2200) and its crappy sound, it's no surprise that it was a poor seller and was discontinued.  It may become a collectors item someday.
 


 
 
Here's a link to its specs:
 
http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/Bass/SG-Zbass.html

[bassman10096]

Rami:  If you like the way it plays as well as sounds, you might consider modding it for Dark Star pickups (see my EBO above).  You would be surprised at how good it could sound.
Bill
PS:  I think it looks cool, too.  The Z updates the traditional EB/SG look with some nice touches.
 
(Message edited by bassman10096 on July 24, 2005)

[rami]

Hey Bill,
 
Thanks for the suggestion - It can really benefit from any upgrading to its sound. But I'm really picky about an instrument's originality for the sake of preserving it's value and historical significance.
 
Rami

[bassman10096]

Hey Rami:  Yeah.  There's the rub.  Your bass is much more than preservable - it looks mint.  I'd feel the same way.  That's why, when I wanted to try for a bit of vintage EB looks, vintage EB playability, and a whole lot better sonic signature, I started with an EBO whose vintage quality had already been beaten and abused out of it.
I like the way Z's look, though.  Nice one.
Bill

[811952]

Joey,
I know where lurks a Ric 4005, no checkerboard binding and otherwise as you described.  I can ask what the owner would be willing to take for it, if you'd like..
John