geofio Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) i have tried in vain to get away from rickenbackers , i just can not do it!!! another one on the way, will be here today, i dont know what it is about those basses they keep me coming back, any one else have this addiction ?? cheers Edited July 9, 2012 by geofio Quote
xilddx Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 No, I don't have the tim or money for that sh*t any more, it's cost me a lot of both. I have my chrome Warwick Streamer, the ultimate GAS killer. I just play now. Quote
xilddx Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 BTW, RIC is the company, I believe one is to refer to the instruments as 'Rickies'. My mate collects them but I can't stand them myself. Enjoy yours Quote
Clarky Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 Mr grumpy, Nige! Ignore silddx, George, he is in a bad mood (see his thread about post gig depression). Whatever makes you happy, mate! Quote
waynepunkdude Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 I love the shape and feel but can't get on with the sound. Quote
xilddx Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1341838793' post='1724849'] Mr grumpy, Nige! Ignore silddx, George, he is in a bad mood (see his thread about post gig depression). Whatever makes you happy, mate! [/quote] And, of course, if they make you happy that's wonderful. I do think the 4001 is one of the most beautiful looking basses around. Quote
fumps Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 I love Rickies Nice one mate ....enjoy your new toy Quote
spongebob Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) +1 on the addiction here. I've been playing these ever since I could (barely) afford one, I've had quite a few. I too have tried at times to get away - but I just can't do it - and TBH, I don't want to. Us Ric players can retain our smugness that we in the elite! Welcome back to the club, Geofio! BTW - what are you getting - colour, etc...? Edited July 9, 2012 by spongebob Quote
geofio Posted July 9, 2012 Author Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) thanks spongebob, i was nervous about this one, you just never know if it is going to be a good one, i am pleased to say she is a cracker great looks and sounds awesome, a few adjustments and new strings and she was sounding just fantastic, glad to be back in the club, and so pleased shes a cracker!!!! 2006 4003 jetglo Edited July 9, 2012 by geofio Quote
Musicman20 Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 I'm the same way with Stingrays and anything Musicman to be honest. I love the RIC shape of the 4003 but I didn't get on with the neck. I won't give up though! Quote
geofio Posted July 9, 2012 Author Posted July 9, 2012 i know what you mean musicman20, this 2006 4003 has a real chunky valute, just getting used to it, and the neck is a lot chunkier than any other rickenbacker i have owned , its all interesting, i tried about 8 brand new 4003,s in a shop and not one of them sounded any good the E strings were duff, so glad this one worked out. George Quote
KevB Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Nice one George. Unless you happen to be Chris Squire I think jetglo is [i]the[/i] classic ric colour, never been that keen on any other ones other than the CS cream model. I see you have the PU cover still on....only a matter of time! Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) I give it a month. Edited July 10, 2012 by Cosmo Valdemar Quote
Mr Fretbuzz Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 I think I'd like one sometime they look awesome but I've not heard one yet... I'm told they have a unique sound... I guess you either like them or you don't... Quote
KevB Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 They have a certain sound up to a point (why buy a bass for that sort of money that sounds like any other bass?) but the 'one trick pony' thing gets a little overdone - does late Beatles McCartney sound like Chris Squire? Do either of them sound like Lemmy? how the players play, what they play through and things like string muting at the bridge can radically affect what the final sound is. Quote
Norris Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 I've found a very effective cure for klepto-ric tendancies - mortgage, wife, kids, dog, etc. And, yes I would if I had the cash... Quote
spongebob Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Looks like a great bass - glad you're having loads of fun with it! Welcome back to the club.....again!! Quote
geofio Posted July 10, 2012 Author Posted July 10, 2012 cheers spongebob, when i first got the bass, the strings were all hanging out the headstock, there was zero tone, ripped it apart cleaned it all adjusted everything to my liking, got the zymol out!!! new set of swing 66, and instant rickenbacker piano tone. superb. Quote
geofio Posted July 10, 2012 Author Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) here she is cleaned up. Edited July 10, 2012 by geofio Quote
clarkpegasus4001 Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 I only have the one Rick.......but I am addicted to it! Quote
geofio Posted July 10, 2012 Author Posted July 10, 2012 i know the feeling tony, i felt that i had to try other basses, tried them and i didnt like them, i feel at home on a rickenbacker. just glad i found a good one so quickly. cheers Quote
xilddx Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 [quote name='geofio' timestamp='1341962306' post='1727270'] i know the feeling tony, i felt that i had to try other basses, tried them and i didnt like them, i feel at home on a rickenbacker. just glad i found a good one so quickly. cheers [/quote] Exactly the same for me but with Warwick. Quote
geofio Posted July 10, 2012 Author Posted July 10, 2012 the warwick lx4 looks a nice bass, never played one, what i have heard on you tube i like. Quote
clarkpegasus4001 Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) [quote name='geofio' timestamp='1341962306' post='1727270'] I feel at home on a rickenbacker. [/quote] Yep same here, I have got an old Fender Jazz now as well, but I always seem to use the Rick, it just feels right somehow. Mind you the Jazz could do with a re-fret. I'm glad you got sorted out. Here are my pair below: [attachment=112782:Fender Jazz 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 1975.JPG] Edited July 11, 2012 by clarkpegasus4001 Quote
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