First RIC experience!

livejive · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 2:11 pm Post subject: First RIC experience!

Just played a Ric for the first time the other day (4001 in Fireglo). They are MUCH more beautiful in person than in pics. Shocked

I see what all the hype is about. It played beautifully.

Couple cons, the neck is a little too round for me, and I am still not sure what I think of the laquered fretboard.

BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

I like fat necks, but it is all in taste. Congradulations on trying your first ric.
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CaptainSaveAHo · Bear Cub Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 647

It must have been calling to you Very Happy

. I'm a wide neck fan myself, round feels like playing a shovel handle. And I'm undecided on the laquered fretboards too. If it extends the life of it, I guess I can't complain ^_^.

Rufio · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 12:39 pm Post subject:

I don't like the laquered fret board. It seems harder to move around on.
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Bass411 · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 1:59 pm Post subject:

Congrats on playing your first Ric Exclamation

I like fatter necks, but not sure if I like the laquered fretboard though Rolling Eyes

Are you going to buy it, or did you just wanna give it a try Question

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livejive · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 2:25 pm Post subject:

Just trying. I have wanted one, but I actually just "stumbled" upon this one when I wasn't even looking. The Fireglo finish just took my breath away.

BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

yeah fireglo is nice looking. What kind of binding did the bass have?
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Sometimes we ride on your horses
Sometimes we walk alone
Sometimes the songs that we hear
are just songs of our own

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Bass411 · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:51 pm Post subject:

Hey, at least you got to try one and see what all the talk about them are Exclamation

Id like to get a Ric, but dont hav the money right now Crying or Very sad

and I am buying other equipment for my bass soon Exclamation

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livejive · Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 6:42 am Post subject:

BassMan02 · Tiger Joined: 15 May 2003 Posts: 848

mine does. I am not sure if all do.
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Sometimes we walk alone
Sometimes the songs that we hear
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hardrocker · Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2004 2:15 pm Post subject:

Mine does. I'm pretty sure all the 4003s do. 4004s don't and some reissue 4001s don't.

kingkandy · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 12:57 pm Post subject: Rickenbacker

i have been playing my ric for over 23 years now it was my first guitar and my dad's first bass and it has been used every night for almost 30 years now and it only has i scratch and some funky wire problms but other than that in great condition. The 1979 ricenbacker 4001 IS the BEST bass ever made i love mine and it will last you if you buy it!