bigd1 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I just do, it's fab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgie Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Because it looks cool and sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacey Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I just do, do I care what others think, nope. Go play something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROcKPuPvcWU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 This is a better thread. It is nice to see some positivity, I personally would never buy one, but it is nice to see people happy with their instrument. There are no real reasons , apart from price to stop me buying one. I guess i should really try one to see .Perhaps i will have to persue that avenue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I don't care [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FDoQTyYWzM[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitrobot Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 SELL IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I loved my Ric, but I had to sell it. Bought a Fender MIC Jazz to replace it, which was then quickly replaced with a RickenFaker. My Faker is superb, but I would still love to have another Ric (or the money to be able to afford another Ric!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thump Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I'd still have a black one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 [quote name='Thump' timestamp='1427211779' post='2727260'] I'd still have a black one [/quote] I still do. Bought it in 2002. I really ought to be thinking about selling it but....nah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Rename the forum Rickchat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadofsix Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I once fancied a Ric so I wrote to Geddy Lee and asked if he would sell me his as he doesn't use it anymore. He's a good guy. He wrote back and said; "No you can't". Trouble was he couldn't spell can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmith Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I love mine too. One in particular feels just right. I don't know why and I could imagine that another player would pick it up and wonder what I saw in it, but it's right for me and that's what counts. It's been wonderfully versatile for me - in the past twelve months it's been equally at home on a punk EP and a country album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) You don't have to justify it at all I looked at this thread, just because I've seen so much anti-Rick nonsense on here lately and I wanted to read some positive stuff I once had a Faker - a Shaftesbury, which was absolutely brilliant also had a Rick at one time, but for the sake of comfortable playing (and this includes several other brands of bass) I've moved towards a Jazz profile neck I still love the look and sound of a Rick They look great, and can sound awesome When I listen to one of my fave albums ever - the Black Album, by the Damned (bass by Paul Gray) and anything by the Jam - I just don't think any other bass can quite sound the same..... I wish Rickenbacker weren't so over-zealous re copies but that's just my opinion..... As I said - you don't have to justify your Rick to anyone Just enjoy it.... and it's great to hear from someone who does EDIT: Gelfin on this fine forum has a Rick he challenges anyone to play, and not like and you know what? - It's a lovely bass, super comfortable and with that distinct Rick tone Although I have too many basses already, I'd buy it from him, if he wanted to sell..... Edited March 24, 2015 by Marc S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1427215060' post='2727352'] I once fancied a Ric so I wrote to Geddy Lee and asked if he would sell me his as he doesn't use it anymore. He's a good guy. He wrote back and said; "No you can't". Trouble was he couldn't spell can't. [/quote] I nearly choked on my coffee you daft bugger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I tried a friend's Ric many years back and I didn't really get on with it. But I still really want one, for this reason: [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1427215242' post='2727360'] When I listen to one of my fave albums ever - the Black Album, by the Damned (bass by Paul Gray) [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speigel Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I love my 78 Ricky 4001 too. Don't understand why some people find them hard to play, that neck fits my hand perfectly. Never could get on with fender necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 You're all in the pay of John Hall!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1427215060' post='2727352'] I once fancied a Ric so I wrote to Geddy Lee and asked if he would sell me his as he doesn't use it anymore. He's a good guy. He wrote back and said; "No you can't". Trouble was he couldn't spell can't. [/quote] Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.c60 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 My father in law (sadly no longer with us) used to live in Flint Cottage. He received a letter from the Inland revenue addressed to him at "Funt Cottage" which annoyed him intensely. When I asked why it bothered him so much, he drily remarked "I don't know, but I suppose It's a good job my name's not Clint Eastwood, really". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 We're going off in a whole 'nother direction, but I was always amused to see the name of the choreographer on Top Of The Pops back in the 70s ... FLICK COLBY. Of course I was younger then, and we had to make our own entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I have owned two Ricks and loved them both. Great basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I am sorry but for £1500 you can get a decent car or some shoes or possibly Jesus or Hitler, Rick's are awful, you must not buy one under any circustances or you heads will all fall off...don't say recent threads haven't warned you. I really like the current red ones, they give me major GAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswareham Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 i find that Rick basses clean right under the rim and leave a pine fresh smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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