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Help... The rick is pissing me off haha

#21
Presto2112 said:
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
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Why play a bass you don't like? Why waste time complaining about it.

GET THE JAZZ AND SELL THE RICK!!!
 
#23
Presto2112 said:
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
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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.
 
#29
Presto2112 said:
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
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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.
 
#30
#31
msb said:
I think most Ric users would be happier seeing someone that incompetent playing a jazz bass ...
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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.
 
#32
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. :scowl:
 
#37
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.

VintageBoutique said:
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.
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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."
 
#38
- 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! :bassist:

If you're using Rotos, use Long Scale.
 
#39
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.
 
#40
thiocyclist said:
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."
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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.
 

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