RICKENBACKER PORN

[Kev]

Lovely again, do they still do AG?

Here is my 2010 4003 JG, I love it

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[Lasermonkey]

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1393281279' post='2378339']
The latest edition, and finally after wanting a Ric for years.


[/quote]Azureglo? I've always wanted one in this colour since seeing one in Charing Cross Road many, many years ago.
'Tis a thing of beauty!

[Back to Bassics]

'74 top, '73 bottom.

[Back to Bassics]

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1393281279' post='2378339']
The latest edition, and finally after wanting a Ric for years.

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/f06RL1G.jpg[/IMG]
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Beautiful. Only one problem. It seems your Ric's pickup selector switch is broken. It looks like it's stuck in a position that sounds terrible! I would take it back, get a refund and make sure the replacement has the switch in the middle position, or even better pointing down. Better still, just get one with one pickup.

No switch, no problem!

No. Really. You know it makes sense ...

And I think the "so-called" neck pickup is a good 1/4in, maybe more, south of where it should be.

[Billy Apple]

Wow! Walnut-glow. all the wood is on display, so that really is the best of the best. Happy anniversary!

[Kev]

A 4003w! Didn't even know they were in stock anywhere yet, awesome stuff

[simon1964]

Walnut and maple - lovely!

I didn't realise they were in stock anywhere either. Very nice!

[martthebass]

Nice one Nick!

[JamesBass]

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1395005917' post='2397753']
Thanks Everyone

We went to Guitar Guitar in Epsom last weekend (just "happened" to be passing). I wanted to try out the Gibson Midtown Semi as I wanted a woody thump for my new project.

I tried the Gibson out (lovely lovely) and saw the Ric sitting in the corner and had to give it a go. It was love at first sight, but way too expensive. Alice preferred the sound of the Ric but I decided to have a think about it. I guess my mind was made up for me!
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They are great in Guitar Guitar in Epsom! I got my 2012 Walnutburst from there! It's still to this day the best sounding and playing bass I've ever played! I really hope you enjoy your 4003W and gave it a good going over at band practice, I certainly just gave mine a good run out!

[Iheartreverb]

[quote name='Back to Bassics' timestamp='1394307141' post='2390202']


Beautiful. Only one problem. It seems your Ric's pickup selector switch is broken. It looks like it's stuck in a position that sounds terrible! I would take it back, get a refund and make sure the replacement has the switch in the middle position, or even better pointing down. Better still, just get one with one pickup.

No switch, no problem!

No. Really. You know it makes sense ...

And I think the "so-called" neck pickup is a good 1/4in, maybe more, south of where it should be.
[/quote]

Nooooo

I love neck pickups! Amazed how few people seem to use them on their own

[gsgbass]

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1395005917' post='2397753']
Thanks Everyone

We went to Guitar Guitar in Epsom last weekend (just "happened" to be passing). I wanted to try out the Gibson Midtown Semi as I wanted a woody thump for my new project.

I tried the Gibson out (lovely lovely) and saw the Ric sitting in the corner and had to give it a go. It was love at first sight, but way too expensive. Alice preferred the sound of the Ric but I decided to have a think about it. I guess my mind was made up for me!
[/quote]

That's a beautiful Ric. Congrats, and best of playing with it.

Edited July 10, 2014 by gsgbass

[Kev]

Funny, I'm selling my Ric as I don't think it will get the use it deserves, however I'm going to have to show a lot of restraint and not go looking for a 4003w when it sells! I wasn't sure about the maple board at first but your pictures just look stunning

[4000]

[quote name='beegee' timestamp='1389367841' post='2333459']
Does the toaster pickup sound better?
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For the sound I want, yes, much better. I never got the sound I wanted until I got my first toaster-equipped Ric.

[devnulljp]

Here's my mid-80s 4003

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[simon1964]

[quote name='devnulljp' timestamp='1395989265' post='2408622']
Here's my mid-80s 4003


[/quote]

Very nice!

[phsycoandy]

One last set of glam shots before she sadly goes on evil bay. 1980. 4001 for you Ricky fans, not sure what the colour is called.

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[simon1964]

[quote name='phsycoandy' timestamp='1396099715' post='2409934'] One last set of glam shots before she sadly goes on evil bay. 1980. 4001 for you Ricky fans, not sure what the colour is called. [/quote]

Very nice. The the colour looks like Rickenbacker's "autumnglo" to me, which is a relatively rare colour.

[gsgbass]

[quote name='simon1964' timestamp='1396732235' post='2416945']
Very nice. The the colour looks like Rickenbacker's "autumnglo" to me, which is a relatively rare colour.
[/quote]

I think you're right about the Autumnglo finish.

[geofio]

My new Walnut 4003 awesome Bass !!

Edited April 28, 2014 by geofio

[karlfer]

[quote name='Back to Bassics' timestamp='1394198424' post='2389060']


'74 top, '73 bottom.
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That 4000 is amazing!

[spongebob]

Here's my FG - with added Tube Ampology Bezel and Hipshot bridge. Sounds and plays better than ever!

[martthebass]

Much as I love my mid blue 4003 I'd love an FG. Nice one SB

[spongebob]

Thanks Mart, I do love the finish on this one.

My first Ric 10+ years ago was a FG - was nowhere near as nice TBH. Only had the smaller inlays, no walnut wings, and always sounded like it was being played through a muffler!

I picked this one up last year, and it's been my go-to ever since. The good ones are out there.....! [size=4] [/size]

[ash]

My 1977 Rickenbacker 3001 bass with original case. It's the heaviest bass I own at around 10lbs so it's not my favourite to gig with but it sounds great in the studio.

Edited September 18, 2014 by ash

[simon1964]

[quote name='ash' timestamp='1406910558' post='2515873']
My 1977 Rickenbacker 3001 bass with original case. It's the heaviest bass I own at around 10lbs so it's not my favourite to gig with but it sounds great in the studio.
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Very nice!