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trying to get a rick and 14 years old
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The OP probably has already changed his mind about wanting a Ric and decided to become an Olympic swimmer.
You need to be at least 18 to own a Rick. Says so in the owner's manual. 
Seriously, why do you want a Rick? What other basses have you tried? My biggest concern would be, at 14, you may find in two years you want something else that may be even... less expensive (aargh!)... and you won't have the money to buy it because you will have used all your hard earned money on a Rick.
Ricks are very cool, I had one, but they're not the only killer bass on the block and there are lots of other great choices for alot less.
Craig
Seriously, why do you want a Rick? What other basses have you tried? My biggest concern would be, at 14, you may find in two years you want something else that may be even... less expensive (aargh!)... and you won't have the money to buy it because you will have used all your hard earned money on a Rick.
Ricks are very cool, I had one, but they're not the only killer bass on the block and there are lots of other great choices for alot less.
Craig
have you even tried the squier?
even if you get a job and earn, you might want to consider the concept of putting some of it into the bank for savings. will serve you in life down the road to get used to that instead of working a ton and blowing it all on a bass.
hell, what are you going to play it through? Rick + 10w cheap combo = silliness
3 words man, squier vintage modified. I assure you the Rick is not 5-10 times better than the squier. google "law of diminishing returns" to understand the concept.
I've reached a point in my life where i could go out and buy 5 Ricks and light them on fire in my driveway and it wouldnt effect me too much financially, yet I play a Squire a)becuase I havent been playing long and still dont know what I really want and b) I'm smart with my money, which is how I got to the point where lighting basses on fire in my driveway is a fiscal possibility, though not something I would do of course
In NJ you can work at 14. I got a job the day I turned 14, and saved up to buy the best bass gear available. In retrospect, I no longer have most of it, and would recommend buying what you want and saving the rest.
It's never too early to save.
I'm 21, I never thought about saving when I was your age. I was dead wrong in retrospect.
It's never too early to save.
I'm 21, I never thought about saving when I was your age. I was dead wrong in retrospect.
Please don't try and say Squiers are anywhere near the awesomeness of Ricks. I understand Squiers are pretty much the best bang for your buck bass right now, but Ricks are so much nicer :]
And yes, i Own both a Rick and a Squier VM
Buy the rick, if you know that's what you want.
Because that money you saved up from Christmas, Birthdays and jobs will disappear before you even realise when you have food, rent, books, internet, petrol etc. to pay for.
Better off getting all your money into things that a)hold their value reasonably well and b) things you want while you don't have anything else important to pay for.
If you buy a used Ric in good condition, and keep it that way, you should get back at least what you paid for it in a few years.
Because that money you saved up from Christmas, Birthdays and jobs will disappear before you even realise when you have food, rent, books, internet, petrol etc. to pay for.
Better off getting all your money into things that a)hold their value reasonably well and b) things you want while you don't have anything else important to pay for.
If you buy a used Ric in good condition, and keep it that way, you should get back at least what you paid for it in a few years.
Buy the rick, if you know that's what you want.
Because that money you saved up from Christmas, Birthdays and jobs will disappear before you even realise when you have food, rent, books, internet, petrol etc. to pay for.
Better off getting all your money into things that a)hold their value reasonably well and b) things you want while you don't have anything else important to pay for.
If you buy a used Ric in good condition, and keep it that way, you should get back at least what you paid for it in a few years.
Yeah that's true.. when i first had a job i could walk to, i saved up for the Rick in about 3 months easy. It was minimum wage so it took a while but i had no bills to pay.
Now, i have to pay for a lot of other things that I wish i didn't need to pay for
pretty much reminds me when i was 15 and i was GASing like a mofo for a Rick even thou i had never picked one up.
Well i've tried about 15 rickenbackers over the years from then... Its not what i want today.
I can't watch you do same mistake i ALMOST did, buy some cool bass that i dont even like. Try basses before you buy them.
Well i've tried about 15 rickenbackers over the years from then... Its not what i want today.
I can't watch you do same mistake i ALMOST did, buy some cool bass that i dont even like. Try basses before you buy them.
Lucky for me, my first 4 basses were given to me, 2 of them from my father, and the other two from people i know. I had to buy my 5th and my 6th, but i was 17 and had my own job so i saved up for it. I made $8.30/hr and within two months i would have had enough for a rick if i wanted it bad enough, now, i wish i would have gone with the ric. But im happy with the basses i do have now.
You can search work as a stockboy (filling supplies) at a grocery store or an apothecary... it's what I'm doing atm. Only thing is, you are young and you will get a low loan /h compared to older people (who might even be doing the same job!) I make 3 euro per hour.
maarten Z
maarten Z
Here is a rick free of charge.
Love it!
Saw him live yesterday, thought he was a one song wonder, but he has some other passable tunes.
If anyone cares, his bassist was using a Fender Deluxe Jazz 5 through a ebs rig
You may continue to argue
I wanted a mapleglo Ric when I was 14. I got one 30 years later. Bought a few others along the way.
yeah i think if you work hard you can do it. here is some inspiration for you: my friend decided when he was like 8 or 9 that he wanted a really sick car when he was old enough to drive. he started saving up for it at every turn, doing odd jobs like we're suggesting, etc. His parents did kick in part of the cost but he took the brunt of it so i am told. Fast forward about 9 or 10 years and he now has this
Work hard, stay focused, and you'll have your Ric.
Work hard, stay focused, and you'll have your Ric.
I owned a 1980 Black Ric.I am 50 and I do miss it,It after 10 years of playing every night caused me to develop carpal tunnel syndrome.I saw a used Ric in the music store in Danbury CT it was missing tuning pegs and bridge I bet you could get it cheap.Why dont you consider a second choice.All great bassists own more than one guitar.Then get your Ric.Maybe you own a bike or computer or game boy or something try barter,I got my Ric off a guy getting a divorcr for 200 dollars.I see some vintage Ric copies that are hard to find and probably almost as much money.I would keep playing and just keep your eyes open and one will eventually turn up.Or try e-bay or www.daddys.com com good luck let me know how you make out
Just work hard and spend as less as possible. I never cared about saving money until this summer. I'm 18 and just finished my first year of college, my parents are paying for my college tuition, room, board, meals and I couldn't ask for more. I wanted to buy a new car, and I had about $2000 in savings. I could very well ask my parents to buy me a BMW 3-series car, but I want something that I, only I, no one else, worked hard for. Not just for the title of ownership, but also for the simple pleasure (and pain) of earning lots of money and spending it on something I really love. Besides, they're already paying over $20,000 a year for my college, I don't want to depend on them too much, especially when it comes to finance. I'd rather drive a Mitsubishi and know that I worked hard to earn the money to buy it rather than march around with a BMW that my parents bought for me.
This summer, I worked my butt off, and now I have about $6000 (summer's still not over yet!). The money you don't need, put them in Certificated Deposits, and you'll get some decent interests. And a word on spending, I don't spend any money I earn from my paychecks UNLESS I know I can make it back. For example, I can buy an iPod for $100 on Overstock or forums, and I'll sell it for $150 on eBay, so I'll have an extra $50 to spend on stuff like new guitar strings, an occasional trip to a fast food restaurant or something of that sort.
This summer, I worked my butt off, and now I have about $6000 (summer's still not over yet!). The money you don't need, put them in Certificated Deposits, and you'll get some decent interests. And a word on spending, I don't spend any money I earn from my paychecks UNLESS I know I can make it back. For example, I can buy an iPod for $100 on Overstock or forums, and I'll sell it for $150 on eBay, so I'll have an extra $50 to spend on stuff like new guitar strings, an occasional trip to a fast food restaurant or something of that sort.
