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this guy must really hate rickenbackers...

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by bon viesta, Dec 18, 2020.


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  1. Dec 18, 2020 #1
    bon viesta

    bon viesta

    Dec 10, 2020
    the other day i found this goofy video of a dude making a long video complaining about his rickenbacker bass and i just thought i’d share. i think it’s hilarious, despite rickenbackers being my dream bass. and this kind of ‘rick-shaming’ isn’t just limited to this video, any video on his channel comparing or talking about rick basses he always finds things to dislike about them. and like said, i think it’s hilarious! have a good laugh.

     
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  5. Dec 18, 2020 #2
    Gorn

    Gorn

    Dec 15, 2011
    Queens, NY
    He’s been smack talking them for years. I think they sound really good and dislike everything else about them.
     
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  10. Dec 18, 2020 #3
    bon viesta

    bon viesta

    Dec 10, 2020
    there’s certainly a community of never-rickers. i mean to be fair they’re wacky little instruments. and also for future reference for anyone else, i’m not making fun of this dude. there’s something very appealing about him bad talking his ricko like it’s his ex wife haha.
     
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  14. Dec 18, 2020 #4
    ZedLepp

    ZedLepp

    May 12, 2013
    Well.... I don't know which bridge is worse. This or the two/three point Gibson bridge.
     
    1960jbass, 4 Strings Good and RSBBass like this.
  18. Dec 18, 2020 #5
    bassdude51

    bassdude51 "You never even called me by my name." Supporting Member

    Nov 1, 2008
    Central Ohio
    TL;DL (too long, didn't listen)
     
  22. Dec 18, 2020 #6
    Mastermold

    Mastermold

    May 5, 2008
    Orange County, California
    I like my Rickenbackers.
     
    Erasmusman, bobyoung53, Spectrum and 4 others like this.
  26. Dec 18, 2020 #7
    Erasmusman

    Erasmusman One day I will master the bass. Supporting Member

    Nov 24, 2020
    Upper Midwest
    Sadly, IMO, he is an angry man and is not well.
     
    B-Mac, Evets1987, Jeff Scott and 3 others like this.
  31. Dec 18, 2020 #8
    Spidey2112

    Spidey2112

    Aug 3, 2016
    Wife said I should be buried with mine, so I could achieve eternal wood.

    Wait a sec...
     
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  35. Dec 18, 2020 #9
    bon viesta

    bon viesta

    Dec 10, 2020
    angriest canadian in the world?!?! i believe he’s canadian, at least.
     
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  39. Dec 18, 2020 #10
    BarfanyShart

    BarfanyShart

    Sep 19, 2019
    DC Metro
    When I was 18 and ready to drop some coin on my first really good bass guitar, I desired a Ric more than anything, was sure it was the thing for me. Then played a few in stores and determined it was definitely not for me, and ended up buying a Warwick.
     
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  43. Dec 18, 2020 #11
    EatS1stBassist

    EatS1stBassist

    Apr 15, 2016
    So cal
    Thoroughly enjoyed that!:laugh:
     
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  47. Dec 18, 2020 #12
    Killed_by_Death

    Killed_by_Death Snaggletooth Inactive

    Jan 2, 2015
    14 Megameters from Groong Tehp
    do a search for the video key "nQgAv2jcmcI"
    it's The Most Posted Rickenbacker video on TB
     
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  51. Dec 18, 2020 #13
    Turnaround

    Turnaround Commercial User

    May 6, 2004
    Toronto Canada
    Independent Instrument Technician, and Contractor to Club Bass and Guitar - Toronto
    Dave is quite well. He's forthright and honest and is not afraid to express his opinion, even when it's unpopular. And I understand his views about Rickenbackers. I'm not far off his opinion. Dave is salty, but he knows what he is doing.
     
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  55. Dec 18, 2020 #14
    eriky4003

    eriky4003

    Jun 28, 2011
    Ottawa, ON, Canada
    My story is similar but I was 19 and the Rick was up against a BC Rich bass (American) or a Lado (Cdn). My local store only had a Rick so I dispensed with idea of going to Montreal Steve's Music and just bought the Rick in my hometown. Still with me today.
     
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  59. Dec 18, 2020 #15
    MMiller28

    MMiller28 Supporting Member

    Apr 27, 2003
    Wisconsin
    If this is the same video I think it is, it's hilarious. Then again, Ricks are a big "meh" from me.
     
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  64. Dec 18, 2020 #16
    EatS1stBassist

    EatS1stBassist

    Apr 15, 2016
    So cal
    Having bought a new 4001 in 1973 I know exactly how he feels. Do I wish I still had it? Yes! I bought a new 4003 Walnut and it was so poorly made I returned it! Great sound. Lousy setup. Poorly filled gouges in the body. Sharp frets! Not worth the money I paid. :rollno:
     
  68. Dec 18, 2020 #17
    Hounddog409

    Hounddog409

    Oct 27, 2015
    ohio
    Yeah, horrible. I guess. I mean I haven't touched my bridge in at least 5 years...but they are horrible.
     
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  72. Dec 18, 2020 #18
    andare

    andare

    Oct 4, 2016
    Krakow
    I love watching Dave. I learned a ton through the years and i always had a good laugh. His videos on guitars with more than 6 strings is great, as is the gooch of the week.
     
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  76. Dec 18, 2020 #19
    pie_man_25

    pie_man_25

    Jun 28, 2007
    Fredericton, NB, Canada
    Are they really that bad?

    I remember seeing two in person and maybe playing one of them. That was a while ago.
     
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  80. Dec 18, 2020 #20
    EatS1stBassist

    EatS1stBassist

    Apr 15, 2016
    So cal
    Not all of them. Just the one I bought!
     
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