Rickenbacker Controls?

acidbass · Newbie Alert Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Posts: 1

Hello all you Rick owners,

I was just wondering what the onboard controls on Rick basses do? Aside from the 2 different outputs, what do the 4 control knobs and switch do?

I've been looking on the Rickenbacker site and a few other sites but there is no information on what the knobs do.

Thanks in advance for any replies Smile

bcf717 · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 1:59 pm Post subject:

Which model series? I'm guessing the 4003 as the 4004s sport only two dials and a toggle. I've been lusting for one of those bad boys for quite awhile (preferably a vintage 4001) and if I remember correctly, it's just like a regular guitar configuration. Two dials for each pickup.... one is volume, the other tone and the toggle is three-way, for neck, bridge or blend.
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bassplyr4001 · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 5:26 pm Post subject:

bcf717 is correct about the knob configuration. I provides you with a virtually unlimited sonic possibilities. What I have found, if you turn the neck pickup volume down just a bit, it changes the shape of the tone. When or if you get one, you just need to experiment. Rics have a sound and character all their own, but I'm kinda biased ( I own 2, soon to be 3 ).

bcf717 · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 6:40 pm Post subject:

Bass...you lucky dog! Whatta ya got? 4001 or 4003. Or both?
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bassplyr4001 · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 8:59 pm Post subject:

Right now..... I have an AzureGlo(blue) 4003S (1982) and a MapleGlo 4003 (2003). My next purchase is gonna be a BurgandyGlo 4001 (1977), it will be a replacement of my first bass.

I seem to have a serious Ric Addiction....... lol

BaldBass · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 6:09 am Post subject:

You are correct sir, about the unlimited tonal abilities of the Ric, I have a 4003 and love it, I still have a couple of other bass's (Fenders) but they are dust catchers now maybe one of these days I'll find a bargain on a 4001
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