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Need help with a 'RICK purchase ... ASAP

#103
Every Rick I've played yet sounds and feels like only a Rickenbacker does. Still, everyone of them had a unique sound to it.

Strings and setup can make a huge difference, but I found Rickenbackers to be very sensitive to pickup height. Whatever makes the difference, imo you have to get your hands on the Instrument before buying, or it will basically be a draw of luck.
 
#104
Don't know if you've made a move already, but MF has them at 10% off right now. That plus 8% in rewards for future purchases. That should put you at less than the used prices you're looking at. When I bought mine it was 10% off but they later came out with a valid 15% coupon and I called them and received the difference.
 
#105
plav1959 said:
Don't know if you've made a move already, but MF has them at 10% off right now. That plus 8% in rewards for future purchases. That should put you at less than the used prices you're looking at. When I bought mine it was 10% off but they later came out with a valid 15% coupon and I called them and received the difference.
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I haven't made a move yet ... Thanks for this info.
 
#107
Decision made ...... and she just got here :-)

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#110
I didn't read everything, so maybe it's been said already, but today I have major GAS for a simple Fender American Professional Jazz and I'm looking to dump my Ric because of it. I wanted a Ric for years, despite having never played one. I bought a 1981 Jet Glo 4001 from eBay last year, despite everyone's warnings, and it simply isn't for me. last night I played a friend's 2016 Fender American Standard Jazz and it felt SO RIGHT in my hands that I can't think of anything else today and I want this Ric out of my life immediately. I don't regret buying the Ric, because now I know, but I do want to get rid of it because I found something my hands like better. Just my two cents.
 
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#111
Quatzu said:
I didn't read everything, so maybe it's been said already, but today I have major GAS for a simple Fender American Professional Jazz and I'm looking to dump my Ric because of it. I wanted a Ric for years, despite having never played one. I bought a 1981 Jet Glo 4001 from eBay last year, despite everyone's warnings, and it simply isn't for me. last night I played a friend's 2016 Fender American Standard Jazz and it felt SO RIGHT in my hands that I can't think of anything else today and I want this Ric out of my life immediately. I don't regret buying the Ric, because now I know, but I do want to get rid of it because I found something my hands like better. Just my two cents.
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Just to fill you in.... 10 days ago I was on the cusp regarding buying a used 4003 so I put this thread up to get some feedback ..... long story short, my new 4003 was delivered this morning. Had you seen this thread 10 days ago, I might have been persuaded to take that Rick off your hands. But I certainly do understand LOVING J basses, just look at my signature below :-)

Bro, If you can swing it, then buy one. IMO, a Good Fender Jazz bass is absolutely still one of the best sounding, reliable, Iconic basses ever built. Good luck to you.
 
#112
Quatzu said:
I didn't read everything, so maybe it's been said already, but today I have major GAS for a simple Fender American Professional Jazz and I'm looking to dump my Ric because of it. I wanted a Ric for years, despite having never played one. I bought a 1981 Jet Glo 4001 from eBay last year, despite everyone's warnings, and it simply isn't for me. last night I played a friend's 2016 Fender American Standard Jazz and it felt SO RIGHT in my hands that I can't think of anything else today and I want this Ric out of my life immediately. I don't regret buying the Ric, because now I know, but I do want to get rid of it because I found something my hands like better. Just my two cents.
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Been there and done that......Got three Rics sitting in their cases as we speak. Rarely ever play them, but am extremely hesitant to get rid of them... :)
 

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