Apparently for some, Carvin/Kiesel.Why play the bass when you can nitpick and whine about it online?
Is there a more polarizing major manufacturer?
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Rickenbacker 'getting outed'
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I realize you're likely being facetious, but that's a pretty silly statement.
Phones? Being able to instantly speak to another person regardless of distance, and in most cases regardless of location, is a completely invaluable game changer of a technological advancement.
Social media? There are definitely negatives, but if anyone considers having to hear someone else's opinion that they don't agree with as the worst negative, then that's not really a valid argument. It also serves as a platform and voice for really talented and smart people who've been able to change the world and make it a better place.
Youtube? I wouldn't trade the convenience of Youtube for many things these days. Just yesterday, I was able to find a video tutorial to fix the exact problem I had with a motorized self cleaning cat litter box. If that's not an obscure thing to find a video guide on, I don't know what is.
I bought a nice fireglow 2016 about 6 months ago. Thumbwell (or whatever you call those things that cover the gapping hole aroudn the treble pickup) for treble end
whatever beautiful up scale chrome brass bridge. Kept it 2 weeks. Loved the sound, just felt like it was waiting for me to gig without a backup before it did something
treacherous, if you know what I mean.
Could never get comfortable with it, but sort of miss it. Now that I have 7 nice, higher end, dependable basses, I may get another Ric. Who knows?
whatever beautiful up scale chrome brass bridge. Kept it 2 weeks. Loved the sound, just felt like it was waiting for me to gig without a backup before it did something
treacherous, if you know what I mean.
Could never get comfortable with it, but sort of miss it. Now that I have 7 nice, higher end, dependable basses, I may get another Ric. Who knows?
Well, if they do their own maintenance, the issues would be a pretty good point in their decision-making process.
Your previous post went on like the guy was knocking them for being cheap or something, and while they're not boutique, they're also not budget-conscious models.
I just googled DuckDuckGo,lol.
That would explain the tear in the time space continuum that just opened up over the North Eastern coast!
Look...the Rickenbacker hate threads go both ways here. I don't go into the Ric club and say "What about that odd bridge design though?". If you don't like bi-monthly "Check this vid out!" of Dave bashing the Ric, than don't participate.
Rics certainly aren't budget instruments. I don't think anyone has ever said anything that silly. Who is "crapping" on you? I think you need to re-evaluate the manner in which you comprehend what you're reading. I'll gladly crap on that Ric bridge.
Yeah, I'm that guy. More with the amps than the guitars. I'll not bore you with a rehash.
For what it’s worth I would definitely get a 4004 if it had a single truss rod (and had money, but that’s neither here nor there).
Because I’m afraid I’d screw the neck up. It’s a me issue more so than an issue with the bass.Why?
Two truss rods are better than one!
Thanks!
I can only attribute it to your abysmal communication skills. Sorry, sometimes I have a hard time telling crying from whining.
No, I didn't think people would care. I'm grumpy about EVERYTHING.
It's not One Oh Eight ($1.08), it's One ZERO Eight!
I think it would be difficult to mess it up, all you need to know is how to measure neck relief.
Right now I wish I had the feature back. One of my basses needs extra relief on the E string side, to accommodate the G string side.
It's a minutiae difference, but one I wouldn't have with two truss rods.
I'm a bit quirky in that I like to keep the relief as small as possible (flat as possible).
It's not One Oh Eight ($1.08), it's One ZERO Eight!
I think it would be difficult to mess it up, all you need to know is how to measure neck relief.
Right now I wish I had the feature back. One of my basses needs extra relief on the E string side, to accommodate the G string side.
It's a minutiae difference, but one I wouldn't have with two truss rods.
I'm a bit quirky in that I like to keep the relief as small as possible (flat as possible).
Wouldn't the guy who keeps crying FOAD be the person who's butthurt?
Still not seeing the part that says Ricks are budget instruments.
I guess you guys are going to purposely misconstrue my words to fit your preconceived notions, so theres no reason for me to continue this conversation.
I'm not sure what the technicalities of butthurt are, but assure you that my butt feels just fine.
I have many unpopular opinions, so seeing it in others is nothing new to me.
