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Is a Rick worth the money?

Is a Rick worth the money?

  • Yes

    Votes: 58 29.1%

  • No

    Votes: 70 35.2%

  • Depends

    Votes: 71 35.7%
  • Total voters
    199
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#205
I feel compelled to add my 2 cents. I've played guitar for over 20 years and bass for about 5 years. The first bass that I loved was an Epiphone Les Paul bass, played it a couple years, then someone loaned me a fender Jazz. Fender basses were a lot more comfortable to play, I bought a J and a P, liked and kept the P bass. After a couple years I had an electrical problem and decided to replace the pick up. While on Ebay, I caught a bad dose of GAS nad I purchased my dream bass, a Rickenbacker 4003. By far the most beautiful bass I've ever held, the most comfortable bass I've ever played and that Rick tone, just like I expected. I understand its not for everyone, but I own the bass I will play the rest of my life. Everytime we play live, someone comes up and compliments me on my tone.:bassist:
 
#206
Thunder Pulse said:
I vote that we keep the poll results at a 50/50 ratio so his head explodes from not knowing what to do.
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As it stands right now, it's pretty much an even 3 way split.
Can't get more ambiguous than that!

And like all of these 'what's better/is it worth it' threads, it's all basically just a theoretical/academic exercise.
No one will change their view once it's set, and in this case the OP isn't going to buy one anyway (at least not for quite a while).
 
#207
Toastfuzz said:
Eric, out of curiosity, how long have you been playing music? I don't think you need a Ric... I think you'd rather save that money for when you turn 16 and want to drive somewhere.
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I started playing piano when I was 3 so I've been playing music for almost 13 years. :smug: I started to try to play guitar when I was 10, but have only recently started to get good(I started to search for guitar tabs) so I've been "playing" guitar for almost 6 years, and I just picked up bass the beginning of this year(I got my first bass on Christmas). I actually play bass better than piano even though I had piano lessons for 1 1/2 years. :smug:
 
#208
Also. For all you bassists in and around Seaville, New Jersey. I'm coming out there soon so maybe I'll see you. If you do go to Seaville or Ocean City you have to try the food at The Tuckahoe Inn. The Tuckahoe Inn is in Marmora and is a wonderful place to be. You can watch the waves roll in and out while listening to the band that, to my understanding, plays there every night. I did have the business card that the lead singer gave me, but it disappeared shortly after I got home. My dog probably ate it. The band can play almost every song that you can think of, but most of the song requests are for songs from the 60's to the 80's so you kinda get the classic vibe when you eat there. The service is wonderful and usually quick. But if you want to go to a place that makes it look like you were sent back in time to the 50's go to The Chatterbox. You can't miss it. Its the only huge pink restaurant in Ocean City. The Chatterbox is at the intersection of 9th & Central AVE.
 
#209
Eric Albany said:
I just picked up bass the beginning of this year(I got my first bass on Christmas). I actually play bass better than piano even though I had piano lessons for 1 1/2 years. :smug:
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You have what, 3 basses already? Stop shopping around on here and get practicing! Having a Rick doesnt make you better, Geddy and Cliff got there by practicing tons, not by having that bass.

Stop buying and get playing! :bassist:
 
#213
Eric Albany said:
Hey all you Rickenbacker owners! Is a Rickenbacker really worth the money? I was thinking of selling all my basses(cept for the fretles SX J-bass I'm getting soon) and then saving up for a Rickenbacker. I don't know what model I want to save up for yet, but I know I want to get an older model similar to one of the basses that the Bee Gees had(I believe the bassist for the Bee Gees was Robin). Any one have an opinion or suggestion?
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I owned a Ric several years ago. I was more in love with the idea of owning a Ric than its sound. I thought it had a rather flat, trebly tone. On the plus side, I thought it was well-made with good playability. The best you can do is try several models out and decide what suits your needs. It is worth the money if you decide you love playing one.
 
#215
My professional advice is to sell of 2 of your basses, buy a gig-worthy amp, and join a band. An awesome bass player could put on a bangin show and sound amazing on the cheapest Asian knockoff bass out there, same can't be said for a bad player with a expensive bass.

But either way if you want to play with people, you need a rig to make some sound. Last post about amps you showed that little practice amp you have... honestly your next investment should be in a quality amp / cab or combo.

When I first started playing (at age 19) I had a used Ibanez GSR190 4-string, a used Peavey 300 combo amp that was loud enough for band-play, and a bottom-level distortion pedal. That carried me for years until I got a good job and started buying unnecessary toys ;)
 
#216
Eric Albany said:
They still make 4001s, but they also have 4003s.
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Evil Undead said:
They don't make 4001 any more, according to the website.
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I believe regular 4001's stopped around 1980. The 4001's that are new are the 4001v64, which is a limited run re-issue of the vintage 4001S with a reversed headstock so you can look like Paul McCartney. Production recently ceased on those, but many of the Ric dealers still have them in inventory.



unclejane said:
....Neck dive on the Rick is not a strongly-held opinion, it's a fact of its design that anyone with a strap can verify...
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That's a myth. I have three Ric basses of various vintages and model types. I am of standard physique and posture, and have assorted straps from all leather to woven cloth. Not a one of them neck dives.
 
#217
Toastfuzz said:
My professional advice is to sell of 2 of your basses, buy a gig-worthy amp, and join a band. An awesome bass player could put on a bangin show and sound amazing on the cheapest Asian knockoff bass out there, same can't be said for a bad player with a expensive bass.
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^This. Pay attention to Toastfuzz! :smug:

You sir, know what youre talking about. Maybe hell listen to you, because he sure hasnt listened to the other TBers (myself included) who have suggested this. :rollno:
 
#218
LowEndMan2112 said:
^This. Pay attention to Toastfuzz! :smug:

You sir, know what youre talking about. Maybe hell listen to you, because he sure hasnt listened to the other TBers (myself included) who have suggested this. :rollno:
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I gave Eric a real hard time when he first joined, pretty much hazed him relentlessly and called him a troll on all of his threads. He has withstood the hazing and is still here, so I only wish to offer help :D
 
#219
OK.
1.) I only have 2 basses
2.) If it was made by Rickenbacker, is a bass, and has 4001S or 4001CS(which I believe is the correct name for the remake of the 4001S) I'm gonna save up for it.
and
3.) I don't belong to a band, but I'm trying to get 2 of my friends to join me. One is a guitar player and the other is a drummer. I practice playing my bass every day and would love to start a band. Is it a good idea to name a band "No Imagination"?
 
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