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Just bought my 18th Rick!

#22
I've owned a bunch of Rics over the years, all from 1967-1972 era. For me, it only makes sense to own a large number of vintage instruments; I can't relate to owning a large number of new ones. Just my personal opinion of course ....
 
#23
ggoat!!! said:
Not really...most of them were purchased WAY before prices got out of hand. My first new fireglo 4003 in 1989 was $675 from Victor Litz Music_______I never envisioned purchasing another NEW Rick because quite frankly while they are great basses their quality control simply does NOT equal the prices they are going for today. But for $1100...hell yeah.
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For the sake of arguement, 675$ in 1989, adjusted for inflation, would be a little over 1100$ in todays money. If you consider the ever increasing cost of manufacturing and distributing instruments, and the fact that their basses are still actaully made in the U.S.A, Rickenbacker hasen't jumped too much from their initial price point. I can only shake my head at people who mention "overpriced" and "Rickenbacker" in the same sentence. Neck-thru basses are inherently costly, and for the features of a typical 4003 bass i'd say the price is adaquate. I could name alot of manufacturers making basses that cost alot more, with much less bang for the buck. Rickenbacker just seems like a popular target around here.

Or, maybe i'm full of it. Afterall, you own 18 of them.
 
#28
I owned a Ric in the early 70s and sold it (regrettably) to a friend.

But I was more impressed with its looks and slim neck than its sound back then.

I wonder why a boutique luthier hasn't picked up on the Rics popularity and created "The Sadowsky Ric" or the "Mike Lull Ric" or "Nordy Ric" .. . you know, a balls out version with hot pups and exotic wood checkerboard binding, pre-amp, etc.

??? :bassist:
 
#30
MNAirHead said:
I so wish I could play a steelar Rick sometime I've owned 30 they were all average - nothing legendary
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In '75 or '76 (I forget which) I was in a music store playing a new Fireglow. I loved it and was gonna buy it (it WAS legendary). Suddenly the music minister from my church walks in, sees me, and tells me I can't play a 'Red' Bass in our worship band because it would draw attention to myself.
Instead I bought the Mapleglow. The FG had open tuners and an awesome neck with bare wood fretboard. The MG had closed tuners and a laquered fretboard. The FG played so much better. Later I left that church because they had all these cult like strict rules, like no dating girls without their permission. The MG was nothing special and I sold it a couple of years later. Had I bought the Fireglow I probably would still have it.
 
#31
THORRR said:
I owned a Ric in the early 70s and sold it (regrettably) to a friend.

But I was more impressed with its looks and slim neck than its sound back then.

I wonder why a boutique luthier hasn't picked up on the Rics popularity and created "The Sadowsky Ric" or the "Mike Lull Ric" or "Nordy Ric" .. . you know, a balls out version with hot pups and exotic wood checkerboard binding, pre-amp, etc.

??? :bassist:
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Because, unlike Fender, everything about a Ric is copyrighted
 

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