In the late '60's (possibly early '70's) Roger used a fireglo Rickenbacker bass. There are several photos of the early Floyd where Roger is using this bass. For example, on Top of the Pops, and several other photos that you can see in the first 60 or so pages of the In The Flesh - Complete Performance History book. His was red with a white pickguard, dot inlays, and of course the trademark "cresting wave" body shape and head stock shape. You can also see it on the back of the Ummagumma LP. Rick basses also have a distinct sound.

What I want to know is this: what happened to that bass? Does anyone know it's studio and performance history? How long did he keep it and why did he get rid of it and switch to (ugh) Fender? Or can someone point me to somewhere else of help. A Rickenbacker users forum mentioned that it's neck was warped and is possibly why he ditched it.

I will refrain from listing why Rick basses are awesome on this website (even though they are), in order to avoid a religious war, i.e. Rickenbacker vs. (ugh) Fender, etc.