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SUPER CHEAP Chinese Rickenbacker... Worth Buying?

#61
My friend had a blonde fake Ric. I think it had "Rickerbacken" on the headstock. It was actually an OK bass tone-wise. The neck was a bit thick for me. IMO, they'd be better off creating a similar instrument ala SX. The website scares me tho---DHGate.com really a legit site??
 
#64
oh no -!!!!! now the KOREANS are getting into the act !!!!!

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BUT, the Koreans are bound by copyright laws so it may have similar style, but it's no Chinese Ric "clone"
 
#65
rickenbacker instruments are so expensive, its obvious that someone will buy the chinese copies.
most of us don't go to the toilet and clean our asses with a 100 dolar billss..
jeje
well yes...maybe with a fake 100 dolar bill.. jejj
 
#70
daniva said:
rickenbacker instruments are so expensive, its obvious that someone will buy the chinese copies.
most of us don't go to the toilet and clean our asses with a 100 dolar billss..
jeje
well yes...maybe with a fake 100 dolar bill.. jejj
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They are expensive instruments, but not ridiculously so. $1600 will get you a brand new Ric 4003. That's less than a Sadowsky, a Fender Custom Shop, just slightly more than a Fender MIA regular production model, less than a Gibson, etc etc etc. There are MANY more expensive basses out there than a Ric.

They're also unique in the way they are designed and in the way they sound. They're actually quite a bargain for what you get.
 
#71
audiomitch said:
They are expensive instruments, but not ridiculously so. $1600 will get you a brand new Ric 4003. That's less than a Sadowsky, a Fender Custom Shop, just slightly more than a Fender MIA regular production model, less than a Gibson, etc etc etc. There are MANY more expensive basses out there than a Ric.

They're also unique in the way they are designed and in the way they sound. They're actually quite a bargain for what you get.
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Eh...iono about all that.

I love Rics don't get me wrong, but in the past 5 years they have doubled in price for no reason more than, 'just because' in my opinion.

Is the price justifiable?

Yeah. Is the increase out of fkn no where? Not in my opinion. Oh and where can you get a brand new one for 1600 if you don't mind sharing? :D
 
#73
steddy2112 said:
Eh...iono about all that.

I love Rics don't get me wrong, but in the past 5 years they have doubled in price for no reason more than, 'just because' in my opinion.

Is the price justifiable?

Yeah. Is the increase out of fkn no where? Not in my opinion. Oh and where can you get a brand new one for 1600 if you don't mind sharing? :D
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I have no affiliation, I just got this quote from them a few weeks ago. There are other places at this price as well.


North Coast Music Discount Quote - RIC 4003 Bass
Friday, December 17, 2010 6:15 PM
From:
"[email protected]" <[email protected]>


Thanks for your request for a discount price on a new RIC 4003 Bass in Fireglo, Mapleglo, or Jetglo from North Coast Music.

In this email, you will find not only discount price info, but shipping options, guitar setup, and in stock availability information as well.

I am offering this bass at a discounted price of $1599 including the standard black molded RIC hard shell case, but not shipping costs. The retail price is $2159.

<b>Is this guitar in stock?</b>
Yes, one is in stock in Jetglo.

<b>Will my guitar be properly set up and adjusted before shipment?</b>
Before shipment, North Coast Music performs a complete set up on each new RIC guitar purchased. We check and adjust the neck truss rod for minimum relief, lowest action before fret buzz, and intonation.

<b>How much is shipping?</b>
Shipping is $45 within the continental United States, fully insured and double boxed by Fed Ex ground service. Please click on the link below to see faster shipping options on RIC guitars If your email does not provide you this link, please just copy and paste this URL address into your browser.

<http://www.voxshowroom.com/northcoast/rickenbacker/shipping/index.html>

By RIC franchise restrictions, I may only ship RIC products to addresses in the United States, Canada, or Mexico. I cannot ship RIC products to anywhere else in the world, including Europe, Africa, South America, Oceania, Japan, Australia, or Asia, sorry.

<b>What if I am not happy with my purchase?</b>
North Coast Music offers a 48 hour inspection period during which time frame you may return the guitar for a full refund, less all shipping costs. If returned, the guitar must be in the same, pristine new condition as when it was sent to you, and with all packaging and paperwork included.

North Coast Music does not accept trades or sell used instruments, sorry.

If you have any other questions, or you wish to purchase a new RIC guitar from North Coast Music, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks,
Gary Hahlbeck
North Coast Music
3383 E Layton Avenue
Cudahy WI 53110
Fax: 414 483-3344
eMail address: [email protected]
Fax or online service only
No orders accepted by phone
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#75
audiomitch said:
I have no affiliation, I just got this quote from them a few weeks ago. There are other places at this price as well.


North Coast Music Discount Quote - RIC 4003 Bass
Friday, December 17, 2010 6:15 PM
From:
"[email protected]" <[email protected]>


Thanks for your request for a discount price on a new RIC 4003 Bass in Fireglo, Mapleglo, or Jetglo from North Coast Music.

In this email, you will find not only discount price info, but shipping options, guitar setup, and in stock availability information as well.

I am offering this bass at a discounted price of $1599 including the standard black molded RIC hard shell case, but not shipping costs. The retail price is $2159.

<b>Is this guitar in stock?</b>
Yes, one is in stock in Jetglo.

<b>Will my guitar be properly set up and adjusted before shipment?</b>
Before shipment, North Coast Music performs a complete set up on each new RIC guitar purchased. We check and adjust the neck truss rod for minimum relief, lowest action before fret buzz, and intonation.

<b>How much is shipping?</b>
Shipping is $45 within the continental United States, fully insured and double boxed by Fed Ex ground service. Please click on the link below to see faster shipping options on RIC guitars If your email does not provide you this link, please just copy and paste this URL address into your browser.

<http://www.voxshowroom.com/northcoast/rickenbacker/shipping/index.html>

By RIC franchise restrictions, I may only ship RIC products to addresses in the United States, Canada, or Mexico. I cannot ship RIC products to anywhere else in the world, including Europe, Africa, South America, Oceania, Japan, Australia, or Asia, sorry.

<b>What if I am not happy with my purchase?</b>
North Coast Music offers a 48 hour inspection period during which time frame you may return the guitar for a full refund, less all shipping costs. If returned, the guitar must be in the same, pristine new condition as when it was sent to you, and with all packaging and paperwork included.

North Coast Music does not accept trades or sell used instruments, sorry.

If you have any other questions, or you wish to purchase a new RIC guitar from North Coast Music, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks,
Gary Hahlbeck
North Coast Music
3383 E Layton Avenue
Cudahy WI 53110
Fax: 414 483-3344
eMail address: [email protected]
Fax or online service only
No orders accepted by phone
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Not too shabby.

Iono I hadn't paid attention to new and used prices since I bought mine back in like 03 just seemed like out of no where they doubled in price.
 
#80
lpdeluxe said:
You're not buying ANY variety of "Ric:" You ARE buying a piece of junk disguised a Ric. No, it's not worth it, unless your idea of a really good time is surrounding yourself with crap. It's a lot cheaper to go wallow in the local landfill.
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uh, and what would you call any cheap Fender copy then??? According to you, every SX that came out of the factory should be in the landfill before it reaches the USA just because it looks like a Fender but only costs 100.00?
 

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