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Rick in it's native environment, sorry for the quality. Number?
246
Hello,
I inquired about getting a membership number several times (9/07/09, 9/29/09, 10/02/09).
I, and several others, have been passed by.
In the spirt of helping out I will self assign my number (going back through the previous club thread that ran at the same time as this one, it seems there were multiple clubs going on at the same time. Also, there appears to have been times when membership numbers were self assigned).
I'm 247.
Here are several of my Rickenbackerbrothers of the esteemed maple leaf rickenorder.
Thank you.
247
The first two are my 4003FL AFG with two Toaster pickups (7-2008). The second is my 4003 MG. (1-2009).
Just picked up a vintage 4001. Having trouble adjusting the bridge/string height. The screws seem to be either stuck or just not doing anything. Any tips on dropping the action? Also the input jack and a couple of the knobs seem to be scratchy. Is that a common problem?
The pots: that's a common problem for just about any vintage instrument. Pots get oxidized and scratchy... you can replace if you want. Wiring diagrams are available at rickenbacker.com.
With the bridge, you're using the correct allen wrench right? If the threads are jammed, enough torque or perhaps some kind of grease would loosen it.
With the bridge, you're using the correct allen wrench right? If the threads are jammed, enough torque or perhaps some kind of grease would loosen it.
I'm in the process of replacing my input jacks on my 1980 4001 right now. pickofthericks.com has such genuine Rickenbacker parts.
Here are mine:
First up, a 1976 4000 in FG (FireGlo), bought in 1986, I'm the second owner. Plays like a dream, had the original RIC flats on it when I got it, needed a cleaning VERY badly. The truss rod nuts still have the factory dabs of red paint and have never needed adjustment. A great, in your face, bass!
Next: a 1977 4001 White (originally) bought in 1999(?), needed the neck pup rewound (thanks, Sergio!), the wiring totally replaced, a proper RIC bridge pup, and truss rod adjustment after minor end repairs.
Also added a Hipshot tail (brass), and made a clear plexi pickguard backpainted black in the earlier style to make it resemble a '75.
I just like the look of the 1/2" neck pup spacing.
This is my main player, but I still get a god-awful ground buzz since I replaced the tail, not grounded well enough.
Remarkably versatile tonally, thoughit's quite a bit darker sounding than most Ricks.
I wasn't too botherd about modifying it since I only paid $400 Canadian for it, not including the replacement parts.
Last (so far): a 1981 4080 JG (JetGlo)
My first, that's right, first ebay purchase.
Back in 2005 this beauty came up, a certain friendly Rick collector had just made a couple of purchases and couldn't take this one on, so he and others at RicResource bowed out most graciously and let me have a stab at it.
I succeeded, paid $3362 US for it, a bargain considering what they were and still are selling for, though the exchange, shipping, insurance, taxes and border fees turned the screw to the tone of $4900 Canadian at the end of it all.
I've wanted one of these for 25 years, and the wife (bless her) let me go for it.
Apparently JG is fairly rare for these beasts, it's common for the 4001/4003 basses.
It's all original except for the strings and the rusted or crusty screws that I replaced on all 3 of my Ricks.
I have bypassed the infamous bridge pup tone cap with a short solid core wire twisted tightly to both leads, so if I remove it there will be no damage.
The necks are both super thin, and very narrow.
I have adjusted the rods and it plays beautifully.
It probably weighs 15lbs. and it's rather awkward to play the 6 string, but I love it anyway.
The tone is HUGE!
I do actually take it to gigs, and it REALLY freaks out the Rush fans in the audience!
First up, a 1976 4000 in FG (FireGlo), bought in 1986, I'm the second owner. Plays like a dream, had the original RIC flats on it when I got it, needed a cleaning VERY badly. The truss rod nuts still have the factory dabs of red paint and have never needed adjustment. A great, in your face, bass!
Next: a 1977 4001 White (originally) bought in 1999(?), needed the neck pup rewound (thanks, Sergio!), the wiring totally replaced, a proper RIC bridge pup, and truss rod adjustment after minor end repairs.
Also added a Hipshot tail (brass), and made a clear plexi pickguard backpainted black in the earlier style to make it resemble a '75.
I just like the look of the 1/2" neck pup spacing.
This is my main player, but I still get a god-awful ground buzz since I replaced the tail, not grounded well enough.
Remarkably versatile tonally, thoughit's quite a bit darker sounding than most Ricks.
I wasn't too botherd about modifying it since I only paid $400 Canadian for it, not including the replacement parts.
Last (so far): a 1981 4080 JG (JetGlo)
My first, that's right, first ebay purchase.
Back in 2005 this beauty came up, a certain friendly Rick collector had just made a couple of purchases and couldn't take this one on, so he and others at RicResource bowed out most graciously and let me have a stab at it.
I succeeded, paid $3362 US for it, a bargain considering what they were and still are selling for, though the exchange, shipping, insurance, taxes and border fees turned the screw to the tone of $4900 Canadian at the end of it all.
I've wanted one of these for 25 years, and the wife (bless her) let me go for it.
Apparently JG is fairly rare for these beasts, it's common for the 4001/4003 basses.
It's all original except for the strings and the rusted or crusty screws that I replaced on all 3 of my Ricks.
I have bypassed the infamous bridge pup tone cap with a short solid core wire twisted tightly to both leads, so if I remove it there will be no damage.
The necks are both super thin, and very narrow.
I have adjusted the rods and it plays beautifully.
It probably weighs 15lbs. and it's rather awkward to play the 6 string, but I love it anyway.
The tone is HUGE!
I do actually take it to gigs, and it REALLY freaks out the Rush fans in the audience!
Thanks!
There are an estimated 200 of these around, I'm lucky to have gotten that one.
Believe it or not, there's a fellow who collects these and has 7 now I think, including a 362 (12 and 6 string doubleneck).
He's the fellow who had just bought the two before mine came up.
And like I said, it sounds fantastic, I'd definitely buy it again if I had to do it all over (even though it was a big pain to bring across the border, it came from Nebraska).
I basically just stumble across these, the first two showed up locally, and there's an early 4003 JG for sale 1/2 hour drive away, so to anyone looking for a used Rick, I say keep your eyes open and let all the players nearby know that you're looking.
You never know what will turn up.
There are an estimated 200 of these around, I'm lucky to have gotten that one.
Believe it or not, there's a fellow who collects these and has 7 now I think, including a 362 (12 and 6 string doubleneck).
He's the fellow who had just bought the two before mine came up.
And like I said, it sounds fantastic, I'd definitely buy it again if I had to do it all over (even though it was a big pain to bring across the border, it came from Nebraska).
I basically just stumble across these, the first two showed up locally, and there's an early 4003 JG for sale 1/2 hour drive away, so to anyone looking for a used Rick, I say keep your eyes open and let all the players nearby know that you're looking.
You never know what will turn up.
Here are mine:
First up, a 1976 4000 in FG (FireGlo), bought in 1986, I'm the second owner. Plays like a dream, had the original RIC flats on it when I got it, needed a cleaning VERY badly. The truss rod nuts still have the factory dabs of red paint and have never needed adjustment. A great, in your face, bass!
Next: a 1977 4001 White (originally) bought in 1999(?), needed the neck pup rewound (thanks, Sergio!), the wiring totally replaced, a proper RIC bridge pup, and truss rod adjustment after minor end repairs.
Also added a Hipshot tail (brass), and made a clear plexi pickguard backpainted black in the earlier style to make it resemble a '75.
I just like the look of the 1/2" neck pup spacing.
This is my main player, but I still get a god-awful ground buzz since I replaced the tail, not grounded well enough.
Remarkably versatile tonally, thoughit's quite a bit darker sounding than most Ricks.
I wasn't too botherd about modifying it since I only paid $400 Canadian for it, not including the replacement parts.
Last (so far): a 1981 4080 JG (JetGlo)
My first, that's right, first ebay purchase.
Back in 2005 this beauty came up, a certain friendly Rick collector had just made a couple of purchases and couldn't take this one on, so he and others at RicResource bowed out most graciously and let me have a stab at it.
I succeeded, paid $3362 US for it, a bargain considering what they were and still are selling for, though the exchange, shipping, insurance, taxes and border fees turned the screw to the tone of $4900 Canadian at the end of it all.
I've wanted one of these for 25 years, and the wife (bless her) let me go for it.
Apparently JG is fairly rare for these beasts, it's common for the 4001/4003 basses.
It's all original except for the strings and the rusted or crusty screws that I replaced on all 3 of my Ricks.
I have bypassed the infamous bridge pup tone cap with a short solid core wire twisted tightly to both leads, so if I remove it there will be no damage.
The necks are both super thin, and very narrow.
I have adjusted the rods and it plays beautifully.
It probably weighs 15lbs. and it's rather awkward to play the 6 string, but I love it anyway.
The tone is HUGE!
I do actually take it to gigs, and it REALLY freaks out the Rush fans in the audience!
Holy Xanadu, that 4080 is making me reach for my Bic lighter. That is one sweet Ricky.
Last (so far): a 1981 4080 JG (JetGlo)
My first, that's right, first ebay purchase.
Back in 2005 this beauty came up, a certain friendly Rick collector had just made a couple of purchases and couldn't take this one on, so he and others at RicResource bowed out most graciously and let me have a stab at it.
I succeeded, paid $3362 US for it, a bargain considering what they were and still are selling for, though the exchange, shipping, insurance, taxes and border fees turned the screw to the tone of $4900 Canadian at the end of it all.
I've wanted one of these for 25 years, and the wife (bless her) let me go for it.
Apparently JG is fairly rare for these beasts, it's common for the 4001/4003 basses.
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I LOVE YOU MAN!
My first, that's right, first ebay purchase.
Back in 2005 this beauty came up, a certain friendly Rick collector had just made a couple of purchases and couldn't take this one on, so he and others at RicResource bowed out most graciously and let me have a stab at it.
I succeeded, paid $3362 US for it, a bargain considering what they were and still are selling for, though the exchange, shipping, insurance, taxes and border fees turned the screw to the tone of $4900 Canadian at the end of it all.
I've wanted one of these for 25 years, and the wife (bless her) let me go for it.
Apparently JG is fairly rare for these beasts, it's common for the 4001/4003 basses.
I LOVE YOU MAN!
Thanks, guys!
I took a lot of heat from non-players that I know about spending $5000 on a guitar, but they just don't understand. Fortunately my wife does.
They would all say "HOW MUCH????" and then tell me to sell it and buy a car or something. A used car will be rusted junk in a few years, my Ricks will be worth more and will still give me many hours of enjoyment.
I took a lot of heat from non-players that I know about spending $5000 on a guitar, but they just don't understand. Fortunately my wife does.
They would all say "HOW MUCH????" and then tell me to sell it and buy a car or something. A used car will be rusted junk in a few years, my Ricks will be worth more and will still give me many hours of enjoyment.
P.S.: that odd mark to the left of the bass neck pickup is some kind of reflection.
I need to take some better pics, these were spur-of-the-moment shots one evening after supper, thus the shadows.
I need to take some better pics, these were spur-of-the-moment shots one evening after supper, thus the shadows.
Here's me playin' 'em:
Los Lonely Boys...Heaven
Tragically Hip...Twist My Arm
Clapton...Tears in Heaven
Number please!
Los Lonely Boys...Heaven
Tragically Hip...Twist My Arm
Clapton...Tears in Heaven
Number please!
Thats what I like to see---people with pics actually playing them at a live show-HHmm maybe......
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