Rickenbacker and Precision Club

[Kombo]

I have an addition to the P-bass end of things.
Was fortunate to pick up an early '58 recently!View attachment 3118203

The body's been refinished, but everything else is original.

Best neck ever!

I can’t even imagine how good it sounds.

 

[mapleglo]

Does the P have to be a Fender?

Yes, per the rules on page 1. They can be parts basses, as long as the majority of parts are Fender, the neck especially.

 

[Kevin Teed]

To say it (or both of them) sound great would be an understatement, but the maple neck has an upper-mid snap or sparkle that really does it for me. Pretty special.

 

[Kevin Teed]

Did a little experimenting with the two of them, swapping the necks.

The '58 neck on the '63 body is my absolute favorite!

 

[Anachronism]

Yes, per the rules on page 1. They can be parts basses, as long as the majority of parts are Fender, the neck especially.

*waves goodbye*

 

[woodyng2]

Did a little experimenting with the two of them, swapping the necks.
View attachment 3118239

The '58 neck on the '63 body is my absolute favorite!

Wow!!!
I’m really loving that rosewood fretboard with the ‘58 body!

 

[Kevin Teed]

It's funny, because I think they both sounded better with the necks swapped. When it all comes down to it, I just prefer the feel of the '58 neck.
BTW, the rosewood neck is actually a Dec '62.

 

[basshawk21]

Ok, I'll play. Can I get #21 ? If not I'll take any. Thanks.

 

[mapleglo]

View attachment 3126665 Ok, I'll play. Can I get #21 ? If not I'll take any. Thanks.

Basshawk21 is #21. Welcome!

 

[woodyng2]

View attachment 3126665 Ok, I'll play. Can I get #21 ? If not I'll take any. Thanks.

I want to get my hands on that 4000.

 

[Kevin Teed]

I want to get my hands on that 4000.

Yes, very nice!

 

[basshawk21]

Thanks. I bought that 4000 in 1983 or 1984 for $200. It was an ad in the local paper and I just knew it was gone, but called anyway. He still had it. He had a P-style active pickup in it, so the hunt was on to get the proper pup and then get a pickguard made for it. Ended up with a re-issue horseshoe. Being an April 1968 it has the neck-through body. Rickenbacker started putting set necks on the 4000 and 4001S models in 1972.

 

[Mvf]

Can I have a number please.

Here is my 2003 Higway One and my 2018 Ricky 4003s.

The P has been played quite a lot during the years and you can feel it, it’s just so vibrant and lively.

The Ricky is without a doubt the best sounding of the Rickys I have owned (and sold), this one is number 4 and it feels really ”played in”, resonant, even sounding, sustaining forever, vibrant...

I play the P with my rock band playing original songs and the Rick I use with my Beatles tribute band. Both are strung with rounds, don’t remember the brand on the P, the Rick has the original strings.

Both these are keepers!

 

[Spidey2112]

Can I have a number please.

Here is my 2003 Higway One and my 2018 Ricky 4003s.

The P has been played quite a lot during the years and you can feel it, it’s just so vibrant and lively.

The Ricky is without a doubt the best sounding of the Rickys I have owned (and sold), this one is number 4 and it feels really ”played in”, resonant, even sounding, sustaining forever, vibrant...

I play the P with my rock band playing original songs and the Rick I use with my Beatles tribute band. Both are strung with rounds, don’t remember the brand on the P, the Rick has the original strings.

Both these are keepers!

I have the sibling to your Highway One P... an '06 Jazz, in the same color as yours, I believe... Midnight Wine?

I guess I gotta get a pic of it and the '80 4001 together, don't I?

 

[mapleglo]

Can I have a number please.

Here is my 2003 Higway One and my 2018 Ricky 4003s.

The P has been played quite a lot during the years and you can feel it, it’s just so vibrant and lively.

The Ricky is without a doubt the best sounding of the Rickys I have owned (and sold), this one is number 4 and it feels really ”played in”, resonant, even sounding, sustaining forever, vibrant...

I play the P with my rock band playing original songs and the Rick I use with my Beatles tribute band. Both are strung with rounds, don’t remember the brand on the P, the Rick has the original strings.

Both these are keepers!

Mvf is #20, welcome!

 

[Mvf]

Mvf is #20, welcome!

Thanks mapleglo

 

[Bottom 4]

I’ve been a member of this club for quite some time but I guess I’ll officially join now... here’s my entry.

‘62 CS P, ‘85 V63 & ‘77 P. Original owner of all and they’re all very special in their own way...

Number please!

 

[Kevin Teed]

Awesome V63! Does it have magnetic shoes?

 

[mapleglo]

View attachment 3130417 I’ve been a member of this club for quite some time but I guess I’ll officially join now... here’s my entry.

‘62 CS P, ‘85 V63 & ‘77 P. Original owner of all and they’re all very special in their own way...

Number please!

Bottom 4 is #22, welcome!

 

[Bottom 4]

Awesome V63! Does it have magnetic shoes?

Hey Kevin, yes they are. I’ve posted her a few times over at the Resource. I’ve been a member there since like 2002. I just don’t post often. I’ve always said that it’s the closest thing you will see to a RM1999. It has a wonderfully thin neck too!