4003AC. OK.

[user362432]

Supposedly, Ric has a new model. TA-DA!!! Never heard about guy. I had to go to google it. And I know - if I have to google the name, there is no real music there... Anyhow.
It's ugly with those green sharks. Plus, how many gazzilion of $$$ it's going to cost?
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/4003AC--rickenbacker-al-cisneros-signature-4003-natural

 

[SleepyShark]

Supposedly, Ric has a new model. TA-DA!!! Never heard about guy. I had to go to google it. And I know - if I have to goggle the name, there is no real music there... Anyhow.
It's ugly with those green sharks. Plus, how many gazzilion of $$$ it's going to cost?
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/4003AC--rickenbacker-al-cisneros-signature-4003-natural

 

[user362432]

Took me about 3-4 seconds to shut it down. Thank you very much.

 

[SleepyShark]

Took me about 3-4 seconds to shut it down. Thank you very much.

It's got its place. Not my thing, but it sounds rad without the fuzz effect later in the video. Not too into signature models, but I like that Rick has been thinking out of the box with this and their new 5 string model. I'm sure it'll be a neat collector's item in 10 years.

 

[cataract]

Only 420 being made.. SUBTLE!

 

[shaggy45]

I don’t think I could get past the green.

 

[cataract]

Digging that Hipshot inspired bridge though.

 

[mikeswals]

I bought one yesterday. Its totally cool! Yeah...its different. The green pearl inlays arent bad, but I hated the oven knobs at first and figured I'd change them, but I dig it with them now.
I like the pickup setup too. Its different enough from my regular 4003, still sounds very much like a Ricky.

Sticker price amongst all the dealers is $3399.

 

[jamro217]

The bridge is noteworthy. The neck joint will be strong without a pickup rout anywhere near it. The pickup placement is reminiscent of the 4002, although the style pickup differs. Retro knobs, clear rest and green inlays are an odd combo, but in for a penny in for a pound, I guess. Glad to see new models being introduced. I don't know enough about the artist to comment on his having a signature model.

 

[SleepyShark]

Brown inlays to match the body, remove the autograph, and people would open their minds up to it much more. I think it's a bad ass idea, but the finished product is a bit too personalized in the artist's preference. I'm sure there are people that adore it as is, though. I hope they're enjoying it!

 

[Hounddog409]

Supposedly, Ric has a new model. TA-DA!!! Never heard about guy. I had to go to google it. And I know - if I have to google the name, there is no real music there... Anyhow.
It's ugly with those green sharks. Plus, how many gazzilion of $$$ it's going to cost?
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/4003AC--rickenbacker-al-cisneros-signature-4003-natural

Blah blah blah.

Why bother posting? Or is it to show us that you are too hip for Ric or Cisneros?

 

[chanson]

What's the point of this thread? To criticize a bass you have never played, for an artist you've never heard of?

 

[Hounddog409]

What's the point of this thread? To criticize a bass you have never played, for an artist you've never heard of?

While not my thing, OM is interesting. Dont often hear cello and violin in doom metal, or whatever its called.

 

[FRoss6788]

That new bridge should come standard on all 4003s from here on out. Appears to be a significant improvement.

 

[jd56hawk]

Supposedly, Ric has a new model. TA-DA!!! Never heard about guy. I had to go to google it. And I know - if I have to google the name, there is no real music there... Anyhow.
It's ugly with those green sharks. Plus, how many gazzilion of $$$ it's going to cost?
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/4003AC--rickenbacker-al-cisneros-signature-4003-natural

Wow, plenty of room to pluck those strings!

 

[SactoBass]

I like the bridge! I think that is a step in the right direction for the company.

 

[JaseyT]

I'm all for Ric trying new innovations, but c'mon...a special run of 420 pot-themed basses?

 

[SleepyShark]

I'm all for Ric trying new innovations, but c'mon...a special run of 420 pot-themed basses?

Grandmas named Gertrude and Phyllis are in shambles... first Rickenbacker endorses the Beatles and their wild hair... now they openly endorse the devil’s lettuce? Yes, they had their stint with the jazz cabbage in ‘65, but they’ve grown a lot since.

Joke’s aside it is a strange move for them, lol.

 

[roberts67]

The real real question is will they incorporate some of the changes in the regular line? New bridge and single truss rod? Huge Sleep fan. If I had the dough I would own one of these.

 

[JaseyT]

Grandmas named Gertrude and Phyllis are in shambles... first Rickenbacker endorses the Beatles and their wild hair... now they openly endorse the devil’s lettuce? Yes, they had their stint with the jazz cabbage in ‘65, but they’ve grown a lot since.

Joke’s aside it is a strange move for them, lol.

Strange, indeed.