The Twickerman Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300390211580&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...=STRK:MESELX:IT[/url] Thanks for looking. - Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 What does it do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='724318' date='Jan 25 2010, 05:37 PM']What does it do?[/quote] I think they simply split a mono signal into a stereo one, replicating the two outputs on the Ric 4003. I could be wrong though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 [quote name='simon1964' post='724344' date='Jan 25 2010, 05:59 PM']I think they simply split a mono signal into a stereo one, replicating the two outputs on the Ric 4003. I could be wrong though![/quote] Think its just a stereo to two monos, for using the stereo out into two amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS73 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Used for all stereo sound rick's, plug the stereo jack into stereosound on the rick, now you have the neck pup and bridge pup at the end of each mono jack, now plug each one into two separate amps for a more tuneable sound. This is an unbelievably over priced item, for a lot of cable and some jack's. You can make this at home and if you use quality components and it will be far superior. I hope no one on BC is stupid enough to be bidding on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robocorpse Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 There are plenty of Rick fanatics who are stupid enough to pay 100 quid for a stereo/mono splitter box as long as it has Rickenbacker stamped on it. To be fair, what if it said "ALEMBIC" on it? or "WAL"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Twickerman Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 [quote name='SS73' post='724625' date='Jan 25 2010, 10:10 PM']Used for all stereo sound rick's, plug the stereo jack into stereosound on the rick, now you have the neck pup and bridge pup at the end of each mono jack, now plug each one into two separate amps for a more tuneable sound. This is an unbelievably over priced item, for a lot of cable and some jack's. You can make this at home and if you use quality components and it will be far superior. I hope no one on BC is stupid enough to be bidding on this [/quote] Remember - no-one forces anyone to buy. I agree that they are overpriced. It's cute to look at though (imo), but people will always pay extra for originals. I must say, I AM surprised what some folks are willing to pay. Just for once, I am not complaining. Still wish I didn't have to sell it though. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 SS73 and robocorpse..... I refer you to this thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=71363&st=0&p=691868&#entry691868"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry691868[/url] Please take note of whats been put at point #5 as per Peds post..... Failure to comply will result in assimilation and all your technology being sent to the central hive...... (sorry been watching Star Trek) Seriously guys, lay off the insults please or you'll find your warning level going up...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS73 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 [quote name='The Burpster' post='725617' date='Jan 26 2010, 07:30 PM']SS73 and robocorpse..... I refer you to this thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=71363&st=0&p=691868&#entry691868"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry691868[/url] Please take note of whats been put at point #5 as per Peds post..... Failure to comply will result in assimilation and all your technology being sent to the central hive...... (sorry been watching Star Trek) Seriously guys, lay off the insults please or you'll find your warning level going up...... [/quote] Yes, point taken, one of those nights where you read all posts but the first one, then reply, and the first was not a question at all, being an opinion and of no help to the topic starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robocorpse Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 [quote name='The Burpster' post='725617' date='Jan 26 2010, 07:30 PM']SS73 and robocorpse..... Seriously guys, lay off the insults please or you'll find your warning level going up...... [/quote] I beg to differ. Do you not agree that these boxes go for far in excess of what they are actually worth, purely because they have the magic "R" on them? If I started knocking up "Rob-O-Sound" boxes and advertising them on ebay for more than a tenner, I would be laughed off. I say good luck to Twickerman, the more money he gets the better, if people are willing to get into a bidding war for it, thats their lookout. How is that an insult? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Twickerman Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 [quote name='robocorpse' post='725894' date='Jan 26 2010, 11:23 PM']I beg to differ. Do you not agree that these boxes go for far in excess of what they are actually worth, purely because they have the magic "R" on them? If I started knocking up "Rob-O-Sound" boxes and advertising them on ebay for more than a tenner, I would be laughed off. I say good luck to Twickerman, the more money he gets the better, if people are willing to get into a bidding war for it, thats their lookout. How is that an insult?[/quote] Correction. You'd probably get about £50:- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Electric-Guitar-Stereo-Sound-Box-4-Rickenbacker_W0QQitemZ290394400569QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item439cdae739#ht_4836wt_935"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Electric-Guitar...9#ht_4836wt_935[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 [quote name='The Twickerman' post='726674' date='Jan 27 2010, 06:30 PM']Correction. You'd probably get about £50:- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Electric-Guitar-Stereo-Sound-Box-4-Rickenbacker_W0QQitemZ290394400569QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item439cdae739#ht_4836wt_935"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Electric-Guitar...9#ht_4836wt_935[/url][/quote] Seriously how much more effort is it to type 'for' instead of '4' ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Stupid I know but if I was into Ricks I would pay £90 for this, just to have the kit, as it were. Probably not going to see one again and it's good to have the original equipment, I guess. I paid quite a bit for a proper original case for one of my basses... a Thomman case would have done the job just as well - arguably better, but it's not quite the same, is it?? ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='726744' date='Jan 27 2010, 07:34 PM']Seriously how much more effort is it to type 'for' instead of '4' ?[/quote] Handy if you hit the word limit on listing title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS73 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 [quote name='The Twickerman' post='726674' date='Jan 27 2010, 06:30 PM']Correction. You'd probably get about £50:- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Electric-Guitar-Stereo-Sound-Box-4-Rickenbacker_W0QQitemZ290394400569QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item439cdae739#ht_4836wt_935"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Electric-Guitar...9#ht_4836wt_935[/url][/quote] Or this one where they add the .0047 cap into the circuit, for an extra £20 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stereo-Rama-2-for-Rickenbacker-Bass-or-Guitar_W0QQitemZ290389171461QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item439c8b1d05"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stereo-Rama-2-for-Ri...=item439c8b1d05[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robocorpse Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 3x jack sockets, .0047u cap, hammond style metal box, neutrik TRS plug and 2m of cable. Total cost £11, labour 20 minutes. Rub in the magic snake oil and add vintage looking logo. Result £79. I shall look into making identical units, advertise them on ebay, and wait for the insults to start flying when they claim I have "stolen their design". I hasten to use the word "stupidity" lest I annoy the mods, but really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Twickerman Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='robocorpse' post='727176' date='Jan 28 2010, 12:54 AM']3x jack sockets, .0047u cap, hammond style metal box, neutrik TRS plug and 2m of cable. Total cost £11, labour 20 minutes. Rub in the magic snake oil and add vintage looking logo. Result £79. I shall look into making identical units, advertise them on ebay, and wait for the insults to start flying when they claim I have "stolen their design". I hasten to use the word "stupidity" lest I annoy the mods, but really... [/quote] You think you're clever? Why aren't you doing it then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS73 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I don't think a working Bass player will buy this, we're not that s.....d, you soon pis off your band mates with 2 amps and 2 cabs. A Ric guitarist will be the winner of this as I have never met a stranger breed and its right up they're street. [quote name='robocorpse' post='727176' date='Jan 28 2010, 12:54 AM']3x jack sockets, .0047u cap, hammond style metal box, neutrik TRS plug and 2m of cable. Total cost £11, labour 20 minutes. Rub in the magic snake oil and add vintage looking logo. Result £79. I shall look into making identical units, advertise them on ebay, and wait for the insults to start flying when they claim I have "stolen their design". I hasten to use the word "stupidity" lest I annoy the mods, but really... [/quote] I had the same idea a few years back, sell someone something they think they need. When I first bought my 4001 in the 70's, I made one and as I had taken out the .0047 cap, I put it in the box and linked it to a DPDT switch, unlike the monkey above who thought he had a brilliant idea to add the cap for those without it, but never thought to add a switch instead of an extra jack. I'm quite happy for you to add this mod to yours, hell I'll even buy one off you just to wind myself up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robocorpse Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 If I get the time, I will make a couple of these up, then offer one to Twickerman to replace the one he doesn't need, and one to SS73 so he can wind himself up WIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 In case anyone is thinking of buying the RickySounds product I can vouch for the guy's work personally as he fitted a genuine Ric vintage selector knob/capacitor to my modern 4003. The extra cost of him doing the job or me buying the same part on ebay and bodging through it myself was minimal. I left it at his house, popped out to do some shopping and it was done when I came back, nice bloke too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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