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Rickenbacker stereotypes ??

#81
GodPlayedBass said:
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 ?
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I dunno, I liked mine for what it was and only expected what it was. I prefer Fenders, but a Rick in Ric-O-Sound is an incredible voice with the right amps, and one of the best for playing in a power trio. Mine was well made durable. Fortunately it was set up properly and needed zero adjustment to the bridge or neck in the 35 years I owned it. I did remove that stupid horseshoe cover however.
 
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#83
dbsfgyd1 said:
Yeah, but think about what your are missing. An significantly underpowered unstable vehicle with a steering column shape like a spear and one piece of sheet metal as a safety restraint, the cavernous effect of wood paneling, and a rather large congregation of dust mites living in your carpeting. What could possibly be better than that?
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Living in a tiedyed yurt.
With TWO Rics.
 
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I've never heard of those stereotypes (other than the bridge cover complaint) until this forum. Back in '99, I bought this 1991 4003S on ebay for really cheap (it was misspelled on the listing), and hit has a super thin neck and great sounding high gain pickups with tons of low end. I've tried dozens of 4003's since then (and even before this bass), and none have played or sounded as good as this one.
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dbsfgyd1 said:
Yeah, but think about what your are missing. An significantly underpowered unstable vehicle with a steering column shape like a spear and one piece of sheet metal as a safety restraint, the cavernous effect of wood paneling, and a rather large congregation of dust mites living in your carpeting. What could possibly be better than that?
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The iffy ergonomics and tech of a bass designed 50 years ago?
 
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#90
dbsfgyd1 said:
Some things are timeless. But to your point, what about the ergonomics of the double bass that was designed 200 years ago? I haven’t heard anybody squawking about them.
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I have no idea, I don't do anything with double bass.
However, there was a major overhaul of the design because it is cumbersome, quiet, and difficult to play. It is called the electric bass. It is smaller, cheaper, lighter, and more easily amplified.
There are also electric designs that are just a long neck with no acoustic chambers.
 
#91
I had a 4001 back in the early 80's and loved playing it. I now have a newer 4003S and a 4004, and the necks seem thicker than I remember the 4001 having. Regardless, after playing them for a few minutes switching from a jazz bass, I'm perfectly comfortable with them. Unlike my other basses, once I set them up I have never had to touch the truss rods or the bridge settings. They have quite low action and never any fret buzz. I did get rid of the pickup cover on my 4003 and installed a treble bezel. Also, i wish the 4004 had more than a pickup switch for controls. I thought about installing stacked knobs, but that would ruin the aesthetics.
 
#94
socialleper said:
I have no idea, I don't do anything with double bass.
However, there was a major overhaul of the design because it is cumbersome, quiet, and difficult to play. It is called the electric bass. It is smaller, cheaper, lighter, and more easily amplified.
There are also electric designs that are just a long neck with no acoustic chambers.
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If you did play a DB a bit, it’s very doubtful one would mention the ergonomics of a PB, or any electric bass for that matter. LOL. Merry Christmas.
 
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Every bass has its own pluses and minuses, and some people love them and some don't.

This is not news, and in a way, what you play will always 'stereotype' you to someone else. Again, why it's always the player, and not the axe, if you're interested in the music and not keeping up with the Joneses.
 
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Kendescending said:
I've never heard of those stereotypes (other than the bridge cover complaint) until this forum. Back in '99, I bought this 1991 4003S on ebay for really cheap (it was misspelled on the listing), and hit has a super thin neck and great sounding high gain pickups with tons of low end. I've tried dozens of 4003's since then (and even before this bass), and none have played or sounded as good as this one. View attachment 4102014
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Hey, I know you! Have a great holiday, Kenny!
 
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