Rickenbacker

[Funkster]

Originally posted by vivaknoxvegas
Yeah, I'm going to give it a shot. Thanks for all the great info. Do you recommend the PU bypass wiring that was mentioned earlier in this thread to get more output from the bridge PU?

Absolutely!!!!!! It did wonders for my 4003, Feel free to PM me if you have any questions on the procedure.

 

[vivaknoxvegas]

Thanks man.

 

[vivaknoxvegas]

This has probably been asked many times before but...

What would be the best roundwound strings to use on a 1979 4001? Thanks.

 

[tim4003]

Originally posted by vivaknoxvegas

What would be the best roundwound strings to use on a 1979 4001?

I use RotoSound Swing Bass(RS66LD) on my '01 4003.
Gauge:105-80-65-45

 

[bazzanderson]

I bought one from Musicians Friend. I had been playing 5 string for a while and was expecting to be blown away. My previous exp with Rics is that they are amazing! I was completely dissappointed. The 4003/5 is the most expesive piece of crap I've ever shelled the money out for. It was built like a tank but the string spacing it HORRIBLE!..and the B string was the absolute worst B string I've ever heard. My squier 5 string played a hell of alot better! The string spacing on the 4003/5 is So tight...I don't even think a pick player would like it. Thank god Ric discontinued the model in favor of a more modern 5 string (cheyenne 5 string). Now...I'm interested in Ric 5ers again after seeing the new ones. They've widen the neck alot. Can't wait to get my hands on one. I do suggest staying away from the 4003/5 unless you're looking to be disappointed! What the hell was Rickenbacker thinking?!
-Bazz-

 

[Rickenbackerman]

The thread that just won't die! I love it!

 

[Brian Gordon]

Wow, I haven't been back to Talkbass in a while and yet, the Rick thread lives on!!!

Mmmm... I just love my yummy sounding '79 Jetglo 4001 with its Bartolini pickups! Mmmm...

Brian

 

[nanook]

Originally posted by Rickenbackerman
The thread that just won't die! I love it!

Yep, I created a monster. Actually this thread has some of the best info from some of the most knowledgeable Rick aficionados in the world today.

I think it may be the longest thread, at least about anything meaningful.

 

[Funkster]

Originally posted by nanook

I think it may be the longest thread, at least about anything meaningful.

You are so right nanook

 

[feckn_eejit]

Originally posted by Brian Gordon
...Bartolini pickups! Mmmm...

Hey Brian, you don't happen to have any sound clips of your Bart-equipped Rickenbacker, do you? I'd absoutely love to hear it! I have a 4003JG and am rather curious as to exactly what these pickups do to the tone, especially that string-mute mounted one (dunno if yo have that...), although I'll probably eventually change the bridge so I can use those Dean Markley SR2000 strings I so love.

--jeff

 

[titanic_tony]

Jeff, to hear my 1978 Ric with barts, check out this link: http://artists.mp3s.com/artist_song/2482/2482407.html

Tony

 

[HWKII]

I would simply like to point out that I am amazed.

This post was made around the last time I was here.. that must have been almost a year ago...

but I am back.. and still lusting after Ric basses, after some time off to get school back in order.

Anyway, just thought I'd stop by

 

[tonru]

i'm not sure that i need to bump this,but i'm thinking about testing some flatwounds.i may be wrong about the strings,but i'm looking for McCartneys sound in The Beatles song 'Rain'.any suggestions?
my bass is a 4003.
thanks.-

 

[tim4003]

Originally posted by tonru
...i'm thinking about testing some flatwounds.i may be wrong about the strings,but i'm looking for McCartneys sound in The Beatles song 'Rain'. ...

That'd be the way to do it, I'd think.
Let us know what you think after the change.

 

[deadweeds]

Well after reading all 27 pages on Ric's and seeing a great price on them of under $1000...I have been convinced to purchase one....a 4003.....color?tough choice

 

[Bruce Lindfield]

Yeah - I can't believe there are nearly 14,000 "views" for this thread - how obsessed with this subject can people be?

 

[HeavyDuty]

Originally posted by Bruce Lindfield
Yeah - I can't believe there are nearly 14,000 "views" for this thread - how obsessed with this subject can people be?

Geez, Bruce - don't you ever revisit threads to see what others have been saying?

 

[Bruce Lindfield]

Well, I'd never looked in ths one before, as the title is hardly "inspiring" - but I was just amazed when it came to the top with so many views. I've never liked Rickenbackers and have never seen that many people play them - so it just surprised me that this was such a "hot topic".

 

[rekesbass]

I don't believe this thread is back on top again ...people don't just love their Ric's,it's more like an obsession..you either lov'em or you don't.

 

[tonru]

HC bass forum has a few pictures from the Ohio forumite meeting Dec.21.
i'm too much of a dolt to post my own pics,but they have one of me with my Ric.
glad to see this topic floating around again.