Maude Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Unfortunately I prefer the styling of the 4005 over the more common shape of the 4001/2/3/4, price is a serious problem as the make the others look like pocket money. Maybe one day when I'm rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo0tsy Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I really like Rick's I love the style of them. I really hope I get the opportunity to try one one day. Rick James swore by his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedoghouse Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) Great to see this positive thread :-) I love my Fireglow '73 4001, toaster pickup, chequer binding - all of her This thread has made me want to gig her this weekend - thanks :-) Edited March 25, 2015 by inthedoghouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I really like my Rickenfaker, it sounds great with flats, (not sure if I need the nut doing to accommodate) but it's the lump under my right fore arm I'm struggling with, I either play too far back to the bridge or end up sticking my arm between the camels humps. Which means a softer tone than i want sometimes.. Dropping it a bit helps., but then I look all lemmyfied.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofio Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 need i say more, superb basses when set up correctly, hard to beat tone wise and fantastic playability !!! forget the politics enjoy the bass !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedoghouse Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1427316329' post='2728913'] How about Hans Peter Wilfer? [/quote] I don't know what he's like as a business person but I mailed Warwick with a question about one of my basses a few weeks ago and received a very quick and pleasant reply from Hans-Peter himself. That's one of the ways to build brandy loyaly imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Those people who swear they'll never buy a Ric because of Mr Hall's alledged tendency to threaten litigation at the drop of a hat, shouldn't forget about the second hand market. You CAN buy a second hand Ric, and not a penny of the proceeds will go anywhere near Mr Hall's coffers. Saying that though, the current price of second hand Ric's is getting so that you can generally buy a new one for around the same price as you'd pay for an old one... go figure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 [quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1427368967' post='2729383'] Those people who swear they'll never buy a Ric because of Mr Hall's alledged tendency to threaten litigation at the drop of a hat, shouldn't forget about the second hand market. You CAN buy a second hand Ric, and not a penny of the proceeds will go anywhere near Mr Hall's coffers. Saying that though, the current price of second hand Ric's is getting so that you can generally buy a new one for around the same price as you'd pay for an old one... go figure! [/quote] That's just what I did (except it was a pretty good price second hand too!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 It's entirely true my brand antipathy is entirely as a result of Hall and his behaviour. A Rick was my dream bass from my teens (thanks to Lemmy, Geddy, Foxton, Squire etc) and I'm sure if the company had a human, reasonable CEO, I'd own one. As it stands, I'd love an early 70s 4001, with all the vintage bling - checked binding, explodey Grovers, full-width inlays - and preferably in naturally-darkened Fireglo. I wouldn't touch Hall-era ("RIC") stuff, simply because it drips with the man's (probably metaphorical) spittle - although that curent walnut/maple board LE 4003 is [i]gorgeous[/i]... If they'd put checked binding on that, I'd worry for my principles. As it is, I'm very happy with my triumvirate of pretend ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1427375232' post='2729515'] It's entirely true my brand antipathy is entirely as a result of Hall and his behaviour. A Rick was my dream bass from my teens (thanks to Lemmy, Geddy, Foxton, As it stands, I'd love an early 70s 4001, with all the vintage bling - checked binding, explodey Grovers, full-width inlays - and preferably in naturally-darkened Fireglo. [/quote] I had one exactly as you have described - bought it used in 1985 for £300, got £350 for it in a trade for a brand new Wal in 1986! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd1 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 I did post this topic as a bit of a 2 fingers to the post about Why I sold my Ric. Great to see some positives, and happy type post. Kind of makes my week really. Ta very glad BIGd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1427375232' post='2729515'] although that curent walnut/maple board LE 4003 is [i]gorgeous[/i]... [/quote] Like this one?! My main gigging bass for the last 6 months. Looks, plays, and sounds fantastic [url="https://flic.kr/p/qRT4Hs"][/url] Edited March 26, 2015 by simon1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 [quote name='simon1964' timestamp='1427403768' post='2730084'] Like this one?! My main gigging bass for the last 6 months. Looks, plays, and sounds fantastic [url="https://flic.kr/p/qRT4Hs"][/url] [/quote] The very one. Checked binding would've pushed me over the edge... J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I still say that, if I had the money and could justify the purchase, I'd still buy a Ric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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