Old Horse Murphy Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I have recently joined a 60's/70's/80's Mod band and managed to pick up a beautiful Rickenbacker 4003 in a trade. I've ordered a Hipshot replacement bridge for it as I really don't like the standard Ric bridge but am very happy with it. It's very light, in superb condition and does the classic Foxton thing as well as the deep bassy McCartney thing too. I think I may need to get the earthing checked and insulate a bit as the single coils are quite noisy (like a Jazz bass) in certain environments but other than that, it's wonderful! Now, where's that Pick.... Quote
gary mac Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Nice one Nick, that'll look and sound just right with the mod band. Quote
deaver Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) Nice, might have to start stalking your gear instead of Clarky's for a bit Edited January 28, 2011 by deaver Quote
Clarky Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 [quote name='deaver' post='1106804' date='Jan 28 2011, 10:32 PM']Nice, might have to start stalking your gear instead of Clarky's for a bit[/quote] Evening John, get off my Pino! Oo er, missus Hey Nick, that's a looker and a half. Good score mate although I also loved the look of the 62ri Jazz you traded for this Quote
Linus27 Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) Nice bass Nick. Not my cup of tea but she sure is pretty By the way, your old white Precision, bloody amazing. A keeper for sure and my main bass until I get a Stingray fretless which will then share No.1 duties. Never thought I would fall for a Precision so much to be the bass thats out and played the most. Edited January 30, 2011 by Linus27 Quote
Old Horse Murphy Posted January 31, 2011 Author Posted January 31, 2011 [quote name='cocco' post='1107847' date='Jan 30 2011, 08:23 AM']That Is Lovely! you gonna keep it long? [/quote] Well I've given up saying "this is definitely a keeper" as my track record proves otherwise Quote
Hobbayne Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Are those Rickys quite weighty? I,ve never played one, but got the impression they are. Quote
Old Horse Murphy Posted January 31, 2011 Author Posted January 31, 2011 [quote name='Hobbayne' post='1109655' date='Jan 31 2011, 04:20 PM']Are those Rickys quite weighty? I,ve never played one, but got the impression they are.[/quote] I reckon 9lbs at a push. The bodies are really thin and there's a fair amount of air under the pickguards for routing. Quote
KiOgon Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Good looking Rik Nick Reminds me of the hours I searched that London town for one back in '73, every one I tried was 'orible to play, ended up buying the Gherson Blonde, wish I still had it now. It cured me of Rik love though I've never fancied one since. Cheerz, John. BTW Good luck with the mod band Edited January 31, 2011 by KiOgon Quote
4000 Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 [quote name='Hobbayne' post='1109655' date='Jan 31 2011, 04:20 PM']Are those Rickys quite weighty? I,ve never played one, but got the impression they are.[/quote] Between about 8 and 10lbs, most being about 9. Quote
cocco Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 This and the White one in the for sale section have given me serious ric gas. I'm almost regretting the recent shuker buy....... Almost! Quote
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 1, 2011 Author Posted February 1, 2011 [quote name='cocco' post='1111741' date='Feb 1 2011, 10:39 PM']This and the White one in the for sale section have given me serious ric gas. I'm almost regretting the recent shuker buy....... Almost![/quote] Well after gigging it tonight, I've got back the terrible pains I had in my left arm. Not very happy and exactly the problem I had before. Slim necks seem to cause massive problems for me. Not happy at the moment Rickenbacker anyone? Quote
bumnote Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 They are beautifull basses, and the fireglow looks stunning, unfortunately, I just cant get on with em. Had two and sold em both. Good luck with the arm Quote
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