Rickenbacker stereotypes ??

[GodPlayedBass]

There is this completely insane anime/manga called FLCL (said Fooley Cooley) where the wacky character Haruko Haruhara wields a blue Rickenbacker as a weapon.

So there's that unique perception of Rickenbacker wielders as well.

I had an opportunity to try a Rickenbacker in recent years... I didn't like it at all. Its ergonomics felt all wrong and it was just a very uncomfortable bass to strap on and play. I appreciate that they're totally unique. There is nothing out there like a Rickenbacker. But they're not for me.

I used to watch it as a kid lmao

 

[Erasmusman]

What I wanted to add was that if someone were to say my Ric sounded like Squire or Lee, I would consider it a compliment.

 

[Hevy T]

I loved the tone of mine. However, I could not get past the sharp binding and anchoring my thumb was a nightmare for me.

 

[Pings Bass]

I have no beef with people who like them. For people who like that sort of thing, that's the sort of thing they like.

As far as the instruments, I find the tone flabby, the ergonomics excruciating, the looks odd and the mechanics infuriating. Other than that, cool bass, man.

 

[Ross W. Lovell]

The one I seem to hear most about Ric owners?
They comb their hair with forks.

You seen some with hair?

Pictures or it didn't happen!

 

[Bass4ThePublic]

Rics sound cool and look cool, but thats all do for me honestly. I played a 4003 at my local gc, and the neck was huuuuge, even by P bass standards. I also didn’t know where to rest my thumb, the ergonomics were pretty bad. I haven’t adjusted one before, but they sound like a nightmare to set up, especially the bridge part. I played a 78 4001 at Willies American Guitars in Minnesota, sounded great, neck was thinner, but the awful ergonomics remained. I can see them useful as a studio bass, but I wouldn’t take one on the road. But hey, that’s why I don’t own one, not my place to judge ric owners just because I personally don’t care for the bass guitar they own.

 

[Plain Old Barry]

The bridge

A lot of Rics were a bitch to intonate...

 

[2112]

 

[Mvilmany]

I like the look and the sound. The construction, hardware, and ergonomics.... have problems. If you could get past those issues, they’re cool.

I don’t like stereotypes, by the way.

 

[GodPlayedBass]

You seen some with hair?

Pictures or it didn't happen!

Kira roessler from black flag

 

[Mantis Tobaggan]

Ric players are cool and just go for it

 

[GodPlayedBass]

Ric players are cool and just go for it

Never played one but they look so groovy

 

[F5veByF5ve]

When I purchased my RIC. I was told it was the only one ever made. If everyone is talking about me. Must mean I’m finally trending.

 

[CatchaCuda]

Rics... the sound of cheese being grated through a bass by a smug rich person wearing leather pants.

 

[BassVibes]

Rickenbackers look cool, but no low end

 

[Wood and Wire]

That's the beauty of Ric's : they come fitted with a Stereotype, and a Monotype.

 

[GodPlayedBass]

That's the beauty of Ric's : they come fitted with a Stereotype, and a Monotype.

 

[F5veByF5ve]

Kira roessler from black flag

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Kira’s Got the 10 1/2” hahaha! See what I did there. I crack myself up.

 

[coyote1]

Ive heard people say things on the internet to other people such as

"I bet you you like rics"
Assuming its an insult, any stereotypes going around about ric players ? Also what dont people like about them ?

 

[Trabeen]

Stoners.

Old guys that miss shag carpet, wood paneling, and VW buses.

I’m an old guy who lives in Oregon and plays a 5 string Ricky, the sum total is that I am typically about 30% more stoned than most.