SurroundedByManatees Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 It kinda surprises me how Ricks can vary so much in feel. My 4001 feels much "closer" and comfortable than my former 4003 did. The 4003 felt bigger. Maybe it balanced less good because of the much meatier neck. Don't know, but they feel very different for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfael Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 On 03/03/2020 at 21:10, 6feet7 said: It is sterile looking (which isn't the idea of a Rick bass in my opinion) but it's such a good bass I can live with it and now it's got black instead of white plastic parts it looks (in my opinion) a whole lot better. Looks absolutely stunning to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoulderpet Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 On 03/03/2020 at 17:44, 6feet7 said: I've only played it at home but it's so far absolutely wonderful. Got the Rickenbacker sound but it can also do 'normal' bass sounds too. I normally only play lightweight basses (I've got two Maruszczyk Jakes - both around the 7lbs/3.15kg weight - one if for sale at the moment to pay for this if anyone is interested) so would normally avoid anything even remotely heavier (this is 9lbs/4kg) but it feels as light as the Jakes (this is the walnut version. I understand the standard ones are a little heavier). When I first saw pictures of this I was disappointed that both the iconic bridge shape had gone as well as the chrome pickup surrounds etc (and the triangular shaped new pickups), but in the flesh it's still a Rickenbacker (but very well made You've got a much better bridge there than the old Rick bridge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 9 hours ago, shoulderpet said: You've got a much better bridge there than the old Rick bridge The generic bridge is missing that bit of style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6feet7 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 56 minutes ago, prowla said: The generic bridge is missing that bit of style. Totally agree - I was wondering whether I could have an old fashioned looking bridge made up to new specs for the 5 string (unfortunately, Hipshot only make a 4 string bridge replacement). I know Simon Farmer of GUS Guitars and he makes all his bridges (and everything else metal) from solid blocks of aluminium in his own workshop. As he's only just up the road, once lockdown has relaxed, I might see if he can make something up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 3 hours ago, 6feet7 said: Totally agree - I was wondering whether I could have an old fashioned looking bridge made up to new specs for the 5 string (unfortunately, Hipshot only make a 4 string bridge replacement). I know Simon Farmer of GUS Guitars and he makes all his bridges (and everything else metal) from solid blocks of aluminium in his own workshop. As he's only just up the road, once lockdown has relaxed, I might see if he can make something up. I think I mentioned before that it's a bit curious that they've put in triangular pickups and then taken away some of the original styling cues, such as the triangular fret markers; the bridge unit falls into that category too for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6feet7 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, prowla said: I think I mentioned before that it's a bit curious that they've put in triangular pickups and then taken away some of the original styling cues, such as the triangular fret markers; the bridge unit falls into that category too for me. Just been email chatting with Simon at GUS Guitars. He's just about to get a CNC machine so said he could make a 5 string Ricky/hipshot style bridge for me once lockdown is relaxed. I suggested that he would have quite a few customers for that bridge if he marketed it. Watch this space Edited April 30, 2020 by 6feet7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, 6feet7 said: Just been email chatting with Simon at GUS Guitars. He's just about to get a CNC machine so said he could make a 5 string Ricky/hipshot style bridge for me once lockdown is relaxed. I suggested that he would have quite a few customers for that bridge if he marketed it. Watch this space Interesting - I looked into getting a local company to machine some aluminium tailpieces for me, but they weren't interested. (They were busy making fittings for BA planes.) I'd like something a bit less bland looking that the Hipshot. Edited April 30, 2020 by prowla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6feet7 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 22 minutes ago, prowla said: Interesting - I looked into getting a local company to machine some aluminium tailpieces for me, but they weren't interested. (They were busy making fittings for BA planes.) I'd like something a bit less bland looking that the Hipshot. I'll be posting pictures of it once it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6feet7 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) On 30/04/2020 at 13:06, 6feet7 said: Just been email chatting with Simon at GUS Guitars. He's just about to get a CNC machine so said he could make a 5 string Ricky/hipshot style bridge for me once lockdown is relaxed. I suggested that he would have quite a few customers for that bridge if he marketed it. Watch this space Ignore all of that. I've decided that the bass has to go. It's wonderful but I just haven't gelled with it. Whenever I start to customise something it means I'm not happy with it (at some level). First was putting the black plastic parts on (I've taken them off now). Then it was going to get a custom bridge made. It's not worth it. I've been down this route before, spent a fortune customising something, then sold it for a massive loss. Edited May 8, 2020 by 6feet7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 On 03/03/2020 at 17:10, prowla said: I wonder if I’ll get one of those. Well, it appears I just might be... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 4, 2022 by Jus Lukin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 So, the new arrival... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Well, this happened today. How bloody lush is that 😍 1992 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Just now, walshy said: Well, this happened today. How bloody lush is that 😍 1992 Blimey... that’s nice. You know it’s not a P right? 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Just now, bassfan said: Blimey... that’s nice. You know it’s not a P right? 😂 Ill get the router out and put some CS '62 pups in, it'll be right🤣 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinorange Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Well I may as well add my joy to this thread. 2005 limited edition blue boy 4003.....and it’s gorgeous.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 4, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 7 hours ago, Jus Lukin said: Nice, how are the Bardens? Excellent upgrades for it. They sound incredible and no hiss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I’ll leave this here shall I? 1976 Ric 3000 and original case. Lovely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 5 hours ago, ash said: I’ll leave this here shall I? 1976 Ric 3000 and original case. Lovely. Ugly sod, isn't it? ...but I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 21 hours ago, ash said: I’ll leave this here shall I? 1976 Ric 3000 and original case. Lovely. Nice! I had one many years ago that I got Sims to refinish to look like Mani's fireglo 3000. I think this web pic is my old bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Clarky said: Nice! I had one many years ago that I got Sims to refinish to look like Mani's fireglo 3000. I think this web pic is my old bass That looks superb Clarky and yes it’s not to everyone’s taste but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Edited June 20, 2020 by ash Repeated post so edited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 5 hours ago, Clarky said: Nice! I had one many years ago that I got Sims to refinish to look like Mani's fireglo 3000. I think this web pic is my old bass They are super rare - each of the three. times I’ve come across one on sale I’ve bought it but most are incredibly heavy for their puny size so I’ve ended up selling them on. Yours reminds me of the first one I bought which had a replacement scratchplate. This mapleglo one is a lightweight at 4.5kgs and manageable. The long scale version 3001 is even heavier averaging at 11lbs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 They're not dissimilar in style to the Vox Clubman I'm working on. I got it with the silver & lines overpaint and amusing gold-painted "Fender" logo; it's now (almost) stripped and ready to paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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