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I Honestly Cant Stand Playing A Rick

#61
I got my first 4003 in 2006. Like many of my basses, I bought it on TB without actually playing it; I had never played a Ric before. Yeah, that wasn't such a great idea, but I had no 4003's anywhere near my area to try-out. So I got it, loved the look, loved the quality, but had some issues. As many do, I took the bridge pickup cover off. This helped a little bit. However, I had a hard time adjusting to the string spacing and taper. I had been playing Fender/MusicMan/Warwick basses for so long that this bass felt awkward to me. Also, the edge of the bass (where my right right forearm rests) was hard to get used to. It rubbed against my forearm and didn't feel too good. I ended up getting rid of it.

Fast forward a year. I got an itch for another 4003. Why? I loved the tone. I was determined to get another one and force myself to get used to it. I got one and spent hours per night, for two months, playing it. It is now one of my main basses and feels like an extension of my body. I'm so glad that I gave it another chance!
 
#66
John,
I played my first (Insert bass name here) today. Right off the bat it was extremely uncomfortable to play.I hated the neck. I just couldn't get used to the neck. The pickup guard was in the way of me playing. I put it up after about a minute of fiddling with it.
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Here you've made your point, clearly.

I can honestly say now, that I will NEVER own a (Insert bass name here).
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Don't know if this was necessary, but clear enough.

They are overpriced and overrated. Anybody feel the same way?
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This statement looks more like a rant.


**But hey, I'm not offended, just pointing out that no matter which bass name you used in (insert bass here), it's bound to start up some heat on someone arse.

I'm too neutral on this matter.
 
#67
John Deacon said:
I played my first one today. Right off the bat it was extremely uncomfortable to play. I hated the neck. I just couldnt get used to the neck. The pickup guard was in the way of me playing. I put it up after about a minute of fiddling with it. I can honestly say know, that I will NEVER own a Rick. They are overpriced and overrated. Anybody feel the same way?
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You can't handle the Ric!!!
 
#69
I find that they are a high quality well made and sound unlike any other bass. They are worth it if you like the feel and killer sound of them. I do not (the feel), but that does not mean I can't appreciate an iconic classic great sounding instrument.

For those of you who say it's a bad value, buy a new US Lakland, New Carvin or Peavy and try to sell it two years down the road. YOU WILL loose at least 40-50% (at least) of the price you paid. A Ric, bought new should depreciate about 10-15% if at all.

Value does not always mean what you get for you money. Rics are well made, high quality instruments, you can't change that fact or their high resale value.

A lot of people say when they but that new bass, it's forever. Well, it is until you are strapped for cash and you want that fancy new "XYZ" bass.

Buy used Ric and down the road and you will more than likely MAKE MONEY on it and have a well crafted one of a kind instrument to enjoy.
 
#71
Barkless Dog said:
Buy used Ric and down the road and you will more than likely MAKE MONEY on it and have a well crafted one of a kind instrument to enjoy.
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Yup---I bought a 73 checkerboard with all of the desirable components (totally blind to this as value) in 2000 for a total (trade-in of my 1985 plus cash) of $1500. Today it is worth $4500+. And my '85 Ric---I paid $675 with the case and was given credit for $900 without the case! No bass appreciates nearly as much, if at all, in 15 years.

But I love playing them. When I got my first in 1985, I had played short scale Gibsons since 1970. It took some getting used to with string and fret spacings, but the tone was great and made the changes needed to be done to play it worthwhile.

Quite frankly, the sound is great when adjusted properly. Check out the following link, scroll down to the sound clip samples and listen to "Blind Man In The Dark" and "Thorazine Shuffle". I saw an interview with Warren Haynes who said Allen Woody played a Ric on these two cuts. Through a good stereo set of speakers on a computer, the sound is both deep and boomy with the right amount of highs for clarity and growl.

http://www.amazon.com/Dose-Govt-Mule/dp/B00005LMMI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1203692442&sr=1-7
 
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#73
Like I said, it was my opinion, and never said they SUCKED. I said it was uncomfortable, and felt that they are overpriced and overrated. MY opinion. People can have them. I was trying to tell you guys about the first Ric I have ever tried, and gave my rundown and opinion. I wasnt trying to offend anybody. If you play a Ric, and like it, good for you and I am glad you like them. They just arent for me.
 
#78
Had a black and white mid 70's 4001. Played it for quite a few years. It is one of the few I wish I had back.

They are different no question. I wonder if I would find them as comfortable to play all these years later. As I remember it the instrument had great balance and played easily when set-up properly. What the instrument definitely did was sing in the high end with mad sustain. Not much good for slap though.

JKT
 
#79
John Deacon said:
Like I said, it was my opinion........If you play a Ric, and like it, good for you and I am glad you like them. They just aren't for me.
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That is actually a way better statement that the original. That right there is straight to the point.
Better than ending with "overpriced and overrated".
 

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