Help... The rick is pissing me off haha - Page 2

**Ric5** · #21 12-23-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Presto2112

Hey guys,

I have a 2011 Jetglo Rickenbacker 4003, I love it but lately it's been really a pain. I hate stringing it, either it's harder or I'm just stupid haha, I've had a steinberger for the longest time and suck at changing strings the normal way with cutters, with jazz basses it's easier but with ricks it's just difficult, also, the nut keeps coming out when I change them... after I glued it back in after a past string change, it's currently being glued again but any advice, I'm leaning towards the "Geddy Lee all fender" way

Why play a bass you don't like? Why waste time complaining about it.

GET THE JAZZ AND SELL THE RICK!!!

rockinrayduke · #22 12-23-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ric5

Why play a bass you don't like? Why waste time complaining about it.

GET THE JAZZ AND SELL THE RICK!!!

Agreed. I wish you would buy something you can at the very least put strings on. I'm starting to doubt there even is a Rick.

Floyd Eye · #23 12-23-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Presto2112

Hey guys,

I have a 2011 Jetglo Rickenbacker 4003, I love it but lately it's been really a pain. I hate stringing it, either it's harder or I'm just stupid haha, I've had a steinberger for the longest time and suck at changing strings the normal way with cutters, with jazz basses it's easier but with ricks it's just difficult, also, the nut keeps coming out when I change them... after I glued it back in after a past string change, it's currently being glued again but any advice, I'm leaning towards the "Geddy Lee all fender" way

This doesn't sound like an issue with the bass, it sounds like an issue with your own ability. I suppose some people are happy enough taking their bass to a tech for a set up, rather than learning to do this relatively simple task themselves, but stringing a bass? Really? If you can't string it, maybe you should take up keyboards.

msb · #24 12-23-2012, 12:02 PM

I think most Ric users would be happier seeing someone that incompetent playing a jazz bass ...

willsellout · #25 12-23-2012, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by msb

I think most Ric users would be happier seeing someone that incompetent playing a jazz bass ...

As a Ric user, I'd be happy seeing people playing their bass of choice.

There's no need to throw insults around.

Pet Sounds · #26 12-23-2012, 12:59 PM

Here's an idea: Put flats on you Rick and never change them.

msb · #27 12-23-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by willsellout

As a Ric user, I'd be happy seeing people playing their bass of choice.

There's no need to throw insults around.

good thing I toned it down ...

bassgod0dmw · #28 12-23-2012, 01:49 PM

Just out of curiosity, why are you thinking that it will be easier to change strings on a different bass? Especially if you're changing them one at a time now...

Freez · #29 12-23-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Presto2112

Hey guys,

I have a 2011 Jetglo Rickenbacker 4003, I love it but lately it's been really a pain. I hate stringing it, either it's harder or I'm just stupid haha, I've had a steinberger for the longest time and suck at changing strings the normal way with cutters, with jazz basses it's easier but with ricks it's just difficult, also, the nut keeps coming out when I change them... after I glued it back in after a past string change, it's currently being glued again but any advice, I'm leaning towards the "Geddy Lee all fender" way

This is a dumb thread, and it's the second time you've posted it. Your second guess is correct; it's not any harder.

Jeff Scott · #30 12-23-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rockinrayduke

Did this previous thread not help with your problem? You never posted a pic to show what you were doing. Sell it! Get a GL.

string help rickenbacker 4003... I always mess up with the A and E.

I guess some folks just can't deal with anything other than 4-in-line tuning keys so the strings all go the same direction.

Practice may help alleviates these symptoms.

**Ric5** · #31 12-23-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by msb

I think most Ric users would be happier seeing someone that incompetent playing a jazz bass ...

A jazz bass is an excellent choice ... and if the OP likes it better than a Rick then that is what he should play. I have 2 jazz basses and 2 Rick basses I like both.

Ricks are the best bass for everybody ... neither are jazzes.

rockinrayduke · #32 12-23-2012, 04:51 PM

Nothing like trying to help someone and not only have them ignore advice but post the same thread again to get more attention. The OP doesn't want help obviously and isn't serious about the fact that apparently he is unable to perform the most basic tasks involved in playing an instrument. Pissed off more at myself for being trolled.

I'm out.

VintageBoutique · #33 12-23-2012, 05:01 PM

If you can stand the cheap metal, uncomfortable body corners, and bad pickups...the Rick is ok. They do tend to be free of dead spots on the neck.

**Ric5** · #34 12-23-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by VintageBoutique

If you can stand the cheap metal, uncomfortable body corners, and bad pickups...the Rick is ok. They do tend to be free of dead spots on the neck.

Another person who should never buy a Rick.

Matt R. · #35 12-23-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Presto2112

I'm one of those people who feel like they'll waste a pair of strings during a string change because the risk of messing up so haha

So you're having an issue with f*cking up 2 strings at a time?

This is a weird thread, man. Stringing a bass isn't rocket science.

VintageBoutique · #36 12-23-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ric5

Another person who should never buy a Rick.

I've owned 2 4001's. The '74 Fireglo did have a beautiful finish. It looked like Brachs candy.

thiocyclist · #37 12-23-2012, 05:40 PM

OP: If you're too lazy to use string cutters and don't know how to use superglue I'm not sure any bass in your possession can be blamed for perceived problems.

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Originally Posted by VintageBoutique

If you can stand the cheap metal, uncomfortable body corners, and bad pickups...the Rick is ok. They do tend to be free of dead spots on the neck.

lol I am a Ric fan and they are no more free of dead spots than anything else, I guess just should have replied to your quote: "Opposite."

Bubba Ghanoosh · #38 12-23-2012, 05:43 PM

- Cut the string about 2 inches past its respective peg. That'll give you about two windings.
- Put a 90 degree bend at the last 1/2 inch of the string.
- Insert into peg hole, the bend will pre-position the string.
- Wind. As you wind, make sure the string winds UNDER the previous winding to keep it properly angled from the nut.
- Tune up, and rock that sucker!

If you're using Rotos, use Long Scale.

Rockin Mike · #39 12-23-2012, 05:47 PM

Seat the ball end in the tailpiece and then wrap it around the tuning post 2 or 3 times. That shows you where to cut.
Then cut it and string it up as normal.

I just found that neat trick after too many years so that's how dumb I am.

VintageBoutique · #40 12-23-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by thiocyclist

OP: If you're too lazy to use string cutters and don't know how to use superglue I'm not sure any bass in your possession can be blamed for perceived problems.

lol I am a Ric fan and they are no more free of dead spots than anything else, I guess just should have replied to your quote: "Opposite."

Really? All the 4001's 4003's I've played just sang all over the neck. Since this is such a huge feature, I say the Rick passes the test.