White Cloud Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 When I die I would like Rickenbacker to manufacture my coffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Never played one but would love one - they look great and sound great (and distinctive). I'd also love one of their 12 strings. AIn't gonna happen though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 A guitarist mate has one which I lust after playing on a regular basis....damn him for being a lefty!!!! Tried one in PMT a few years ago, but I was a nervous noob then and had no clue what I was doing, all I remember was the PU arrangement getting in the way and not being able to find a comfortable playing position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I had a mapleglo Ibby faker about 35 years ago. Played nice, sounded good to my youthful ears. It was lovely but I really needed the money (£100) and it had to go. That's why I sold my Rickenfaker. Love to buy a real one but I can't until John Hall is either dead or otherwise no longer involved with the company. Bummer, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Same camp, Skank - not keen of feathering John Hall's nest, but have a lovely Rickenfaker with the guts of a real thing. Makes one heck of a noise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet 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 have one too. Don't know where it is now, haven't played it in years. Off to look for it now to see if it's £1,500 worth of shoddy clankyness that I should never have bought. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Gentlemen who is John Hall and what is the deal??? I'm guessing some sort of Rickenbacker chief exec or something? I just bought and played the things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1427223388' post='2727557'] When I die I would like Rickenbacker to manufacture my coffin. [/quote] Me too but it would need to be without binding. A coffinV63 if you like.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1427223388' post='2727557'] When I die I would like Rickenbacker to manufacture my coffin. [/quote] Well, at least you could be sure it would biodegrade rapidly. I'd be surprised if it made it through the funeral service..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 The Ric has always been in my top 5 as one of coolest looking basses on the market. I hope to own one someday. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1427227562' post='2727646'] Well, at least you could be sure it would biodegrade rapidly. I'd be surprised if it made it through the funeral service..... [/quote]What about all the metal bits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 My recently sold '80 4001 had the best neck ever (for me). It was slim, the right profile, width and I loved the way the width stays parallel up the neck. It also had an amazingly low action on the dead straight neck. The bit I couldn't get on with was the upper bout. I lean my forearm on the bout and it pushed my elbow out while the edge digs in my arm. All I can say is that I gave it a try, but the shape was not for me. The closest I've got to the neck is my NS2. The Spector neck is a bit fatter, but it has the perfect body shape. A Ric is a bass I may go back too, perhaps with the rounded body shape. I don't give a monkey's about John Hall. I should imagine most CEO's of these companies are 'orrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1427215242' post='2727360'] 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..... [/quote] I love my Ric too. No one will buy it. I won't sell it. It will be at the Cardiff & South Wales bass bash next Saturday if anyone wants to try it. Bash details in the Events topic. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/253971-cardiff-south-wales-bass-bash-2015-saturday-march-28th/ I also used to own a Chris Squire Ltd edition. Had to sell it because of extreme finacial need. [url="http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Rics.jpg.html"][/url] Edited March 24, 2015 by gelfin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd1 Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 I have a 1973 Fireglo 2001, checker board binding and original case. It was left to me by a sadly missed friend. I love the look, sound and feel. It doesn't suit all styles of music, but never have a problem getting a good sound. Those of you who would like to try a real Rickenbacker , if you live around the Manchester/Huddersfield area drop me a PM and you can come and have a test drive. I Love It, great bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd1 Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 [quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1427227775' post='2727653'] What about all the metal bits? [/quote] who gives a crap, you'll be dead and gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1427227875' post='2727657'] I don't give a monkey's about John Hall. I should imagine most CEO's of these companies are 'orrible [/quote] The late Mr Bill Schulz of Fender was widely respected as a nice guy. People say only the kindest things about Mr Chris Martin. Mr Paul Reed Smith is regarded as loopy but loveable, though possibly not so by Gibson CEO Mr Henry Juskiewicz. That said, Juskiewicz is the subject of negative comments on the lines of 'total c**t' so his opinion of Mr Smith may be discounted. Mr Jim Marshall was universally admired. Mr Hartley Peavey is loved as only a crusty but honest old curmudgeon may be. Mr Larry Hartke garners favourable reviews; encomiums are lifted to Mr Mark Gooday of Ashdown; many believe a statue should be erected to cuddly Dick Jennings of Vox; had not Mr Bob Behringer unexpectedly died mid-gig there is little doubt he would have won a prize for International Friendship. Colloquy has it that nice guys finish last and that the succesful businessman must naturally be a shark. This is a patent falsehood born of misapprehension and a faulty socialist educational system that prizes poverty above achievement. For confirmation, we may example Mr Leo Fender. Pernickety? Maybe. Would he have your back in a grisly bar room fight? Undoubtedly. Edited March 24, 2015 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buff Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Im on my third 4003, deeply regretted selling the first two. Hopefully i'll never need to sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenadilla Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I love my 4003. I wish Rickenbacker would build me a Mapleglow bookcase and a Fireglow coffee table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) I love mine and don't care what anybody else thinks about that. I am also of the opinion that the incumbent CEO is not a very nice person. (Edit) and that is the reason behind the "is it fake or not" TRC change (in small text it says "Genuine 4003" - so it must be!) I was lucky enough to snap up mine here on BC just before the Hall-abaloo policy change Edited March 25, 2015 by Norris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 John Hall's a lovely man. I have it on good authority that he's personally involved in the QC process of new Rick (sorry John, "RIC") 4003s, and devotes a full 10 minutes to diligently licking the fretboard of each bass before it's transported, dripping, to the packing department. That oaf Sterling Testicle would never show this sort of commitment. Too busy watching his slaves count his money, in the lower dungeon of his marshmallow castle. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1427291043' post='2728349'] John Hall's a lovely man. I have it on good authority that he's personally involved in the QC process of new Rick (sorry John, "RIC") 4003s, and devotes a full 10 minutes to diligently licking the fretboard of each bass before it's transported, dripping, to the packing department. That oaf Sterling Testicle would never show this sort of commitment. Too busy watching his slaves count his money, in the lower dungeon of his marshmallow castle. Jon. [/quote] Is that the industry secret to a "quick neck"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1427288203' post='2728282'] I was lucky enough to snap up mine here on BC just before the Hall-abaloo policy change [/quote] What happened??...it was before my time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1427314949' post='2728885'] What happened??...it was before my time [/quote] It's all on a thread somewhere. Somebody linked it on one of the many recent Ric threads, but it would take ages to find on my mobile gizmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1427315672' post='2728897'] It's all on a thread somewhere. Somebody linked it on one of the many recent Ric threads, but it would take ages to find on my mobile gizmo [/quote] Thank you I will seek it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1427236536' post='2727862'] The late Mr Bill Schulz of Fender was widely respected as a nice guy. People say only the kindest things about Mr Chris Martin. Mr Paul Reed Smith is regarded as loopy but loveable, though possibly not so by Gibson CEO Mr Henry Juskiewicz. That said, Juskiewicz is the subject of negative comments on the lines of 'total c**t' so his opinion of Mr Smith may be discounted. Mr Jim Marshall was universally admired. Mr Hartley Peavey is loved as only a crusty but honest old curmudgeon may be. Mr Larry Hartke garners favourable reviews; encomiums are lifted to Mr Mark Gooday of Ashdown; many believe a statue should be erected to cuddly Dick Jennings of Vox; had not Mr Bob Behringer unexpectedly died mid-gig there is little doubt he would have won a prize for International Friendship. Colloquy has it that nice guys finish last and that the succesful businessman must naturally be a shark. This is a patent falsehood born of misapprehension and a faulty socialist educational system that prizes poverty above achievement. For confirmation, we may example Mr Leo Fender. Pernickety? Maybe. Would he have your back in a grisly bar room fight? Undoubtedly. [/quote] How about Hans Peter Wilfer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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