Recent content by QuasiHickory

Hi, I've recently bought an old '78 Rick 4001. I've started to notice some fret buzz around the 6th and 8th fret on the E string. The action is also a lot lower than any other bass i've played. I'm wondering if the fret buzz will be being caused by the fact that the bass has been set up to...

Just got this last week. A '78 4001. Plays beautifully, and i've been spending the past 7 days hunting down the Rick tone. Want to get a nice set of flats or perhaps even tape wound strings to put on it and then it'll be perfect.

Got this thing last week from ebay. Been playing bass for about 5 years now and i'ive decided to take the plunge and get something American. Plays so much better than anything else i've ever played. I've just spent the last week pretending to be Geddy and Paul McCartney. Quick shot...

1978 Rickenbacker 4001 Tobias Toby Pro-4 Six string piccolo (I know it's not a good excuse)