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I wish I could keep it!

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SixxStringBass

Dec 1, 2012
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#1
So my friend just went on vacation for a couple weeks and he decided to leave me with his old Rickenbacker 4001! I instantly plugged it in and noticed that it had seen better days. Despite its age, however, it still plays like a dream. I only wish I could keep it :crying:
 
#6
I owned a '78 4001 for awhile - although it played very well, I just couldn't get past the ergonomics and tone of it... On the bright side, I made some decent cash when I flipped it...



- georgestrings
 
#8
It could just be the tapewounds, but I possibly see what you mean about the tone. As a lifelong player of roundwounds (generally nickels) the tone on the Rick seems to be a LOT different. It could also be due to the age, though. This thing is OLD and the electronics look like they could use some work. I've never played a Rick before though so I wouldn't know.
 
#9
Well, tapewounds definitely would change the tone. Also, that year model had the capacitor still on it making a tonal change. It might have been bypassed over the years, though.

Regardless, a different type of string definitely make it sound different. I play flats on mine though. I've used tapewounds and while I liked them at first, switched back to flats after a while.
 
#11
You have two weeks to decide what to do.

A) Save up for a Ric or

B) Kill your friend and hide his body real good. Keep the bass and tell those close to your deceased friend that he gave it to you prior to leaving. If you have time, have your friend write a note giving you the bass before you off him.

I prefer choice A. Choice B is for those with no conscience or a sickeningly overwhelming desire to own a Ric.
 
#12
Immigrant said:
B) Kill your friend and hide his body real good. Keep the bass and tell those close to your deceased friend that he gave it to you prior to leaving. If you have time, have your friend write a note giving you the bass before you off him.
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If I may add a suggestion, get the bass refinished in some sort of ruby stain, kill him with the bass, and then nobody will notice the blood spatter on the murder weapon. problem solved!

I have tapes on my P bass and cobalts on my Ric. I can't imagine the Ric sounding like a 'Ric' (well, of the Geddy/Squire variety) with tapes. But if you enjoy the McCartney style bass tone, tapes should do a good job with that
 
#13
If only I could save up and buy the Ric off him, I just got a new B208 ESP that will be coming in soon. Hopefully that bass turns out nicely. As to the refinishing to red to hide the blood, as good of an idea as that is, the bass's natural black and white finish is too nice :p.
 

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