What bass should I buy next?

[mattyrudes]

G&L M2000. So good.

 

[neddyrow]

Yamaha

 

[Cyberhippo]

Another vote for an Epiphone Embassy - especially if you have the budget for something more expensive - I know I do but I can't put it down.

 

[T Bassman]

If you can nab a Jerry Jones, they are fantastic playing/sounding bass guitars, high quality and are a blast to walk blues/jazz on. I adore mine

 

[ashtray]

Yes.

 

[funkinbottom]

Not sure of your budget, but there are a few of these on Reverb. (no affiliation)

 

[Gizmot]

I have several Precisions, and others, but I think I want something pretty different. So far I'm considering Danelectro, Rickenbacker, Kawai, and Warwick. We play a lot of blues, and other things, but I think I want to step outside the norm a little bit.

Thoughts?

I love my Ric bass and it sounds phenomenal.

Here’s a question for everyone - is Ric still in business? Their website has been down for weeks - not a good sign

 

[pglaser01]

but I think I want something pretty different.

Don’t lie…….who else immediately thought “how about a new band?”

 

[alembicbones]

Rics are seriously cool. I own a 4003s/5 and love it. Very flexible tone wise and really nails the rock thing.

That said, here's another shout out for a Dingwall 5 string. The Combustion line delivers a lot for the money. Also, the D-roc line is a killer passive bass.

Bones

 

[Watchootognbout]

A N/S Stick.
Or is that too different?

 

[MrAB4003]

I have several Precisions, and others, but I think I want something pretty different. So far I'm considering Danelectro, Rickenbacker, Kawai, and Warwick. We play a lot of blues, and other things, but I think I want to step outside the norm a little bit.

Thoughts?

Ric 4003! It's my favorite bass model of all time and it's what I use on all my original recordings. Click my SoundCloud link below to hear my Rics in action.

 

[MrAB4003]

I love my Ric bass and it sounds phenomenal.

Here’s a question for everyone - is Ric still in business? Their website has been down for weeks - not a good sign

They are. They have 2-3 years of backlog for orders, so they're not going anywhere. Plus, they're using Facebook and other social media more than their website. That's been happening since John Hall retired and his son took over the company a few years ago.

 

[_Tay_]

Gibson Non Reverse Thunderbird. Absolute behemoth of a bass guitar.

 

[Gizmot]

They are. They have 2-3 years of backlog for orders, so they're not going anywhere. Plus, they're using Facebook and other social media more than their website. That's been happening since John Hall retired and his son took over the company a few years ago.

Ask any marketing professional and they’ll tell you that social media isn’t a substitute for having a functional website. I own two Rics and I love them, but I’ve been saying for years that I’d buy another one if they would give me good reasons to do that. In my opinion, the non-functional website and long back order list are evidence that Ric is unwilling or unable to invest in their company

 

[Gizmot]

They are. They have 2-3 years of backlog for orders, so they're not going anywhere. Plus, they're using Facebook and other social media more than their website. That's been happening since John Hall retired and his son took over the company a few years ago.

For your information, I just looked at the exhibitor list for the upcoming NAMM Show - and Rickenbacker isn’t on it. They usually exhibit at NAMM every year, so not being there is interesting and noteworthy. I could be wrong, but from my point of view Ric is in financial trouble

 

[MCF]

Consider a T Bird, it still works for the music you play.

But if you are thinking anything different, play it before you buy it. If it isn't comfortable to play, you wasted your money.

This! Get the current Gibson Non-Reverse. Marvelous vintage humbucker goodness. The long in production Gibson Reverses are also outstanding. Especially the 2015 with the DeCola pickups if you can find one.

 

[MCF]

For your information, I just looked at the exhibitor list for the upcoming NAMM Show - and Rickenbacker isn’t on it. They usually exhibit at NAMM every year, so not being there is interesting and noteworthy. I could be wrong, but from my point of view Ric is in financial trouble

The recent 4003 is is back to having a slimmer neck. That should help.

 

[MCF]

Ask any marketing professional and they’ll tell you that social media isn’t a substitute for having a functional website. I own two Rics and I love them, but I’ve been saying for years that I’d buy another one if they would give me good reasons to do that. In my opinion, the non-functional website and long back order list are evidence that Ric is unwilling or unable to invest in their company

Ric is a small company. And it refuses to offshore builds. Which is admirable. Orange County real estate and wages are among the highest in the country. The land where the factory is is worth a fortune.

 

[MrAB4003]

For your information, I just looked at the exhibitor list for the upcoming NAMM Show - and Rickenbacker isn’t on it. They usually exhibit at NAMM every year, so not being there is interesting and noteworthy. I could be wrong, but from my point of view Ric is in financial trouble

That doesn't mean that they're in financial trouble. Ric is an unusual company because they've been making the guitars and basses (just about) the same way since the 1950s. Their products speak for themselves and they're well known thanks to being on countless records, so music kind of serves as their marketing. They don't need to invest into the company any more than they have to because of the backlog. They need to focus on production, OM, and investing in resources to build their instruments. And it appears they're doing just that lately.

So if you ask me, Ric is doing well financially. But their marketing in the traditional sense is terrible.

 

[MrAB4003]

Ric is a small company. And it refuses to offshore builds. Which is admirable. Orange County real estate and wages are among the highest in the country. The land where the factory is is worth a fortune.

I second this living in OC! Their factory is in the western part of Santa Ana, which is right near the fancy Irvine-Newport Beach business district, which is where a bunch of Fortune 500 companies have offices.