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BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

Nice! A rickenbacker forum. Let's see how long it will last.
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Rufio · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2003 6:49 am Post subject:

I think it will last forever. Rickenbackers are awesome!
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BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

*Holy Censor, Batman* straight. I just don't think everyone thinks so. Kinda like the Alembic forum.
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Rufio · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2003 7:33 am Post subject:

Yea but Rick's are a lot more common than Alembic.
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BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

That is becasue Rics are in the 1000 to 3000 dollar range. Alembics are in the 3000 to 15000 dollar range.
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BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

Actually let me say that I again. Instead of 3000 to 15000 for alembics it should be 3000 to at least 30000 for an alembic.
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Beowulf · Growing Lion Joined: 18 Jun 2003 Posts: 876

My Alembic cost me.....

*Dr. Evil impression* ONE MILLION DOLLARS!!

Seriously, I don't have a lot of experience with Ric's but from what I've seen, heard (and even played) they're awesome basses. Plus, unlike a lot of newer, up-and-coming basses, they have history. A lot of history.

Before he permanently switched to a Fender P, Waters (the MAN) played a Ric. That was back in the Barrett days..... paisley shirts and all.

bassman80189 · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2003 7:00 pm Post subject:

I'm personally not a Rickenbacker fan. There is alot of other brands out there that do basses better. I dunno, Maybe I don't have enough experience with them. What's a good rickenbacker bass for me to try?

gibson_thunder · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2003 7:05 pm Post subject:

ye olde 4001, baby....I sure dig em...
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BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

I think Rickenbackers are just a taste some people have. When I bought my 4001 the guys laughed and said that he hated this bass and that they were hard to play. I think they are great and a pleasure to play.
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Sometimes the songs that we hear
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bassmaniac50 · Rattlesnake Joined: 25 Feb 2003 Posts: 430 Location: Ohio

I wish I still had my 70s Rick 4001 fireglo, that I was forced to part with, along with my bass rig. Sad

You know your finances suck when you end up selling things you love just to survive. Confused

That Rick 4001 sounded wonderful through the Ampeg SVT tubehead, and 810 cab I sold together with it!
The guy who bought it all from me played his lead guitar through the Ampeg and blew out half of the cabs speakers a week later, and I warned him not to do such a thing when he bought it. Rolling Eyes

Some people just won't listen eh! lol
Anyway, Rickenbackers are kickin' basses! Exclamation

BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

sounds like it was an excellent set up. The guy you sold it to deserves your foot in his *Horse's Patoot*.
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Rufio · Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2003 1:27 pm Post subject:

Are there any other rics other htan 4003's and 4001's?
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BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

Yes, www.rickenbacker.com
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Sometimes the songs that we hear
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Rufio · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2003 6:17 pm Post subject:

I tried a rickenbacker guitar today and I didn't like it at all. It was really short and the pickups took up so much space... never been able to try a rick bass though.
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