NBD! My First

[Stahr]

Hello Everyone,

I'm a guitar player who never picked up a bass. I got a little miffed and a lot motivated when I could not find a bass player to work on some jazz songs I am learning on guitar. A few months ago I said to my fiance in jest, that I will just buy a bass and learn it myself.

Last week a Rickenbacker popped up in my ebay feed. And it was Midnight Blue, I have a thing for blue guitars and probably bid too much. Although, I had little idea of what they go for. I was surprised when I won it and here it is - a 2016 4003s

 

[ThomasTronics]

That's a great first bass. My first bass was a squire pbass in black. Wish i still had that thing

 

[two fingers]

Welcome to TalkBass!!!!! Beats the crap out of my first bass.

 

[Old Blastard]

Well done. Give us a report.

 

[ProbablyTooLoud]

Sweet bass man!
Great way to transition from guitar.
I did the same.
Now you can head over to the Rickenbacker Club for any RIC-specific questions. Those guys know these basses.
And welcome to TB!

 

[Arthur U. Poon]

Hello Everyone,

I'm a guitar player who never picked up a bass. I got a little miffed and a lot motivated when I could not find a bass player to work on some jazz songs I am learning on guitar. A few months ago I said to my fiance in jest, that I will just buy a bass and learn it myself.

Last week a Rickenbacker popped up in my ebay feed. And it was Midnight Blue, I have a thing for blue guitars and probably bid too much. Although, I had little idea of what they go for. I was surprised when I won it and here it is - a 2016 4003s

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Absolutely stunning! Congratulations!!!

 

[BassDaddy77]

Wow, what a beauty! Amazing 1st bass guitar, congrats!

 

[lildrgn]

Hello Everyone,

I'm a guitar player who never picked up a bass. I got a little miffed and a lot motivated when I could not find a bass player to work on some jazz songs I am learning on guitar. A few months ago I said to my fiance in jest, that I will just buy a bass and learn it myself.

Last week a Rickenbacker popped up in my ebay feed. And it was Midnight Blue, I have a thing for blue guitars and probably bid too much. Although, I had little idea of what they go for. I was surprised when I won it and here it is - a 2016 4003s

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hate to break it to you but isn't that purple?

Anyway, congrats and enjoy! As my old guitar player used to say, "bass is easy, it's just one note at a time!" Have fun!!

 

[Gsnorgathon]

Super-posh first bass! Enjoy it in good health.

 

[StevieMac]

Nice bass to start out with, congrats and welcome aboard.

 

[Dave Leighton]

Welcome! You could have done a hell of a lot worse

 

[JRA]

a Rickenbacker popped up in my ebay feed. And it was Midnight Blue, I have a thing for blue guitars

the pics make it look purple-ish --- but it would be a fine looking bass in any color! congratulations on your new instrument!

 

[Londo Molari]

 

[EagleMoon]

That’s a beauty. Enjoy!

 

[themickster]

How much was it?

 

[Bass V]

v cool. I hope it's purple!

 

[Durham52]

Welcome. Great quality bass to start the journey with. Enjoy.

 

[jd56hawk]

That is a nice one!

 

[flannel cat]

congrats! for a first bass thats a keeper.

 

[jefff100]

Yer off to a great start. Let us know how she plays & welcome to talk bass.

I got converted to bass when a former ensemble lost its bassist & the void was too much- so I bought a bass & filled it!