chriswareham Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 5 hours ago, tvickey said: I just picked up one of these boxes to give the Rick-o-Sound a go... I have two Strategy 888s... one into the 6x10" and the other into the 2x15"? 😂😂 I couldn't bring myself to part with the eight or ninety quid they want for one of those splitter boxes, so I built one for about ten quid in parts (aluminium pedal case and three decent quality jack sockets). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofio Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) Enjoy your new Ric, purchased a 2023 myself , the necks are just amazing flat profile skinny neck back to front, The new bridge and one truss rod now. sounds and plays superbly. I have owned over 40 of them, this 2023 is the best of all of them. Edited October 1, 2023 by geofio 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvickey Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) 20 hours ago, chriswareham said: I couldn't bring myself to part with the eight or ninety quid they want for one of those splitter boxes, so I built one for about ten quid in parts (aluminium pedal case and three decent quality jack sockets). That is what I SHOULD have done... because what arrived from Rickysounds didn't match the photo in the auction. I became concerned that this is not a Neutrik plug at all, and the boot / strain relief not fitting properly looks suspect. When I pointed this out, I received an angry response from Robbie telling me, "You are wrong". He then called me up on the phone to explain... seems to be some older stock of Neutrik plug from before the name went on them. Edited October 1, 2023 by tvickey Robbie called me on the phone to explain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 19 hours ago, geofio said: Enjoy your new Ric, purchased a 2023 myself , the necks are just amazing flat profile skinny neck back to front, The new bridge and one truss rod now. sounds and plays superbly. I have owned over 40 of them, this 2023 is the best of all of them. That's bloody stunning 😍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofio Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 6 hours ago, miles'tone said: That's bloody stunning 😍 Cheers thank you, yes it is, it is a lovely instrument. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 15 hours ago, tvickey said: That is what I SHOULD have done... because what arrived from Rickysounds didn't match the photo in the auction. I became concerned that this is not a Neutrik plug at all, and the boot / strain relief not fitting properly looks suspect. When I pointed this out, I received an angry response from Robbie telling me, "You are wrong". He then called me up on the phone to explain... seems to be some older stock of Neutrik plug from before the name went on them. A very rude individual. Once tricked me, on a forum, into calling him, as he had some information that might interest me with regard to an item the forum was discussing ( Rick toasters) . Once through to him, he revealed who he was then proceeded to berate me at length. He seemed to think that I was accusing him of selling counterfeit RIC gear, which was far from the truth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycreed Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Couldn't justify the money, but if I wont the lotto, I'd buy one. They sound and feel great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 On 30/09/2023 at 18:00, tvickey said: I just picked up one of these boxes to give the Rick-o-Sound a go... I have two Strategy 888s... one into the 6x10" and the other into the 2x15"? 😂😂 I'm fascinated by these! Which cable goes in which input? I guess I'd need two amps as well? From memory, didn't some players put one pup through a guitar amp? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvickey Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 25 minutes ago, spongebob said: I'm fascinated by these! Which cable goes in which input? I guess I'd need two amps as well? From memory, didn't some players put one pup through a guitar amp? The TRS jack goes into the "Rick-o-Sound" socket on the bass, and then the neck pick-up goes out on one TS lead, while the bridge pick-up goes out on the second TS lead. I did give it a go during rehearsal yesterday, and had this going through two amps. I put distortion on the bridge into one amp, and the neck clean into another. It sounded really good... I will probably play it like that at our next gig. Just for fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 15 hours ago, spongebob said: I'm fascinated by these! Which cable goes in which input? I guess I'd need two amps as well? From memory, didn't some players put one pup through a guitar amp? Here's the late, great Phil Lynott putting his 4001 through an Acoustic rig and Hiwatt guitar head via Rick-o-sound. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 15 hours ago, tvickey said: The TRS jack goes into the "Rick-o-Sound" socket on the bass, and then the neck pick-up goes out on one TS lead, while the bridge pick-up goes out on the second TS lead. I did give it a go during rehearsal yesterday, and had this going through two amps. I put distortion on the bridge into one amp, and the neck clean into another. It sounded really good... I will probably play it like that at our next gig. Just for fun. You can simulate this in something like Amplitude or BiasFX2. Personally speaking I'd rather have the Ric, and a couple of amps and cabinets, but since the CFO has clamped down on discretionary spending, I'll have to stick with what I have. If you don't have the output options on the guitar, this is a bit of a hack, but it's a cheap hack as this is available on the free versions. You don't get so many options for amps and cabs with it being free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolossusuk Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 On 01/10/2023 at 03:45, geofio said: Enjoy your new Ric, purchased a 2023 myself , the necks are just amazing flat profile skinny neck back to front, The new bridge and one truss rod now. sounds and plays superbly. I have owned over 40 of them, this 2023 is the best of all of them. That's a beaut - I see you are playing via a TC BH**** - Am awaiting delivery of my new TC head - a BQ 500. Any good? Am interested to hear how my Ric(s) sound thru this little amp head.... I still have your previous Walnutburst, though rarely gigging with it at present, preferring my 4003S or US P Bass Deluxe or MM Stingray for live work.. Be ggod to dust off the Walnutburst though!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 On 01/10/2023 at 03:45, geofio said: Enjoy your new Ric, purchased a 2023 myself , the necks are just amazing flat profile skinny neck back to front, The new bridge and one truss rod now. sounds and plays superbly. I have owned over 40 of them, this 2023 is the best of all of them. Very pretty bass - afraid I like a Rickenbacker waaaaay too much. Enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signals55 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Have bought one from Andy Baxter bass guitar shop 4003 gloss black instead of matt was contemplating the 400s but thought I would go for Ricko sound if I ever need it Nice Set up From Andy very nice low action as Fender Jazz player it took a bit of getting used too I detuned the Guitar to try the tunning pegs and detuned again to find the best way of tunning as there quite a bit of sustain Playing through a Ampeg PF50t valve amp and Ampeg 2x10 portaflex cab Lots of good sounds from this bass Regarding the pickup cover it will eventually come off as i am a finger player and can see a pick is a excellent way to play this bass The vintage Tone capacitor is nice too as the Ampeg vamplifier has a nice tone pallet to work with Photos later 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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snorkie635 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 1 minute ago, signals55 said: Excellent - looks tres cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signals55 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Thanks really pleased with the purchase now for a splitter box and cables 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signals55 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 And a klotz Vario Stereo instrument cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 The headline was "NBD, my first Rickenbacker". Years ago I could have written: ORD (old Rick day), my first bass. It was from 1974 and black. From Denmark street, and cost was £400. Lovely. I might try one again, but the price, no way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Every time I see a Rickenbacker , I always think of Lemmy. Fabulous looking bass. Very envious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvickey Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share Posted October 7, 2023 10 hours ago, signals55 said: Very nice! Is that a 2023 as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signals55 Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 It is indeed a 2023 Bass just getting used to it as I have always played Fender Jazz Basses 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 On 06/10/2023 at 20:14, itu said: The headline was "NBD, my first Rickenbacker". Years ago I could have written: ORD (old Rick day), my first bass. It was from 1974 and black. From Denmark street, and cost was £400. Lovely. I might try one again, but the price, no way. Well this is interesting... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, miles'tone said: Well this is interesting... Yes, but mine was second hand, and I bought it in '86. £1450 today. (I should have added that it was my first own bass. Decent to play compared to Cimars and Yahayas of the time, and Fender has never been my thing anyway. There was one very good Aria Pro II, but the owner didn't want to sell it for obvious reasons.) Edited October 8, 2023 by itu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 I had a play on a 2003 4003 yesterday. What a great bass. Played like a dream, looked in great condition. Black, just looked classy. Thankfully I couldn't afford it, but it was very nice. I can see why people like them, Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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