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flats on a ric?

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by p-bass88, Jun 27, 2008.

  1. Jun 27, 2008 #1
    p-bass88

    p-bass88 Inactive

    Mar 4, 2008
    central NJ
    would flatwounds work on a ricenbacker 4003? would it take a way from the "ric sound"?:confused:
     
  2. Jun 27, 2008 #2
    snyderz

    snyderz

    Aug 20, 2000
    AZ mountains
    Try it and if you don't like it, just send me the flats.
     
  3. Jun 27, 2008 #3
    p-bass88

    p-bass88 Inactive

    Mar 4, 2008
    central NJ
    ha, lol. but seriously, has anyone ever tried this?
     
  4. Jun 27, 2008 #4
    lunarpollen

    lunarpollen

    Aug 6, 2007
    Rio Linda, CA
    the original ric sound was from flats on a ric
     
  5. Jun 27, 2008 #5
    p-bass88

    p-bass88 Inactive

    Mar 4, 2008
    central NJ
    k thanks. but now, do flats come with a ric?
     
  6. Jun 27, 2008 #6
    lunarpollen

    lunarpollen

    Aug 6, 2007
    Rio Linda, CA
    i think 99% of any basses come with rounds... even basses really meant for flats...
     
  7. Jun 27, 2008 #7
    GianGian

    GianGian

    May 16, 2008
    Listen to some late Beatles albums. Revolver is a good one, I think Paul started using the Rickienbaker on that one.
     
  8. Jun 27, 2008 #8
    DrKagemusha

    DrKagemusha

    Jan 14, 2008
    listen to Pink Floys's Early Singles or The Piper at the Gates of Dawn.
     
  9. Jun 27, 2008 #9
    lunarpollen

    lunarpollen

    Aug 6, 2007
    Rio Linda, CA
    All the early (pre-disco) Bee Gees albums are excellent Ric + flats albums... To Whom it May Concern is probably the best for the bass sound...
     
  10. Jun 27, 2008 #10
    p-bass88

    p-bass88 Inactive

    Mar 4, 2008
    central NJ
    yes i have revolver in my album library might give that a listen tommorow. so flats on a ric is :)?
     
  11. Jun 27, 2008 #11
    justBrian

    justBrian

    Apr 19, 2002
    Surprise, AZ
    I have Chromes on mine and really dig the sound and the feel. If I dig in I can still get the clank. :cool:
     
  12. Jun 27, 2008 #12
    EagleMoon

    EagleMoon

    Jul 13, 2007
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Yes, you can definitely get the Ric sound with flats. I played one just recently and it was awesome!
     
  13. Jun 27, 2008 #13
    p-bass88

    p-bass88 Inactive

    Mar 4, 2008
    central NJ
    well thanks for the advice guys. i certainly dont have the $ for a ric, but im saving up for one. and when i get one, ill put flats on her:cool:
     
  14. Jun 27, 2008 #14
    D Bopp

    D Bopp Supporting Member

    May 26, 2007
    Alpharetta, GA
    Yeah, flats sound good on a ric. I had Rotosound flats on my 4001v63 and it was badazz