Magnolia Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Well, it was yesterday actually, but I have been too busy playing it to post on here. After some thinking and advice seeking I decided to buy my Birthday bass. A lovely 1982 Rickenbacker 4001. Made in a June 1982, a month before I was born. It sounds better than i expected through my amp, thunderous and as a Rick should. Only one issue, which is the output jack is very very noisy if moved. I'm gonna go get that looked at today. Anyway, Pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Oh my!... always wanted a Ricky... just can't get on with them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Time to get those old Rush records on and get shedding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnolia Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 [quote name='Chris2112' post='1338531' date='Aug 13 2011, 10:40 AM']Time to get those old Rush records on and get shedding![/quote] Every time I ever play a rick in a shop I always do a rendition of Tom Sawyer/Freewill/Limelight. They are my benchmark songs to check that it sounds as it should! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Looks fantastic! Jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 That is a beauty. I`ve only ever played one Rick, and I loved it, was a great bass, exactly the same colour scheme as yours - very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 [quote name='Magnolia' post='1338626' date='Aug 13 2011, 12:03 PM']Every time I ever play a rick in a shop I always do a rendition of Tom Sawyer/Freewill/Limelight. They are my benchmark songs to check that it sounds as it should![/quote] I always do a bit of 'The Camera Eye'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 That looks really, really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Not usually a fan of Rics but that ain't alf bad. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckman67 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 It was a friends 70's Jetglo 4001 back in 1988/89 that started my life long love affair with Rickenbacker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I do like black Rics, namely because that was the colour of choice for Stanley Clarke, Tony Butler and Geddy Lee. The other colours...nah, not so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnolia Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 For me black is the only colour a Rick should be. Its just so classic. I love the way the white binding has yellowed with age. Had it in the studio last night for the first time, cranked up it is just awesome. Can't wait to gig it Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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