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    Im just wondering if missing such a large chunk of wood would have an effect on the sound/resonance?
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    Rickenbacker 4003 from what I believe is 1998. Bought very recently from bassbros but to be completely honest (and I do this a lot) whenever I buy a ‘bucket list’ bass I always find my way back to P basses. The recent I went for this specific one is it has a really warm fireglo. Some look very bleached in the middle but this is lovely and vintage looking. It has had a full set up at PSG Guitars in Radcliffe where it was fitted with my favourite Elites Groundwound strings. What comes with the bass:- · Original Ric hardcase with keys · Bridge pickup bezel with thumbrest · Zero Mod clear thumbrest as per pics · Neck pickup cover Currently has Loxx strap locks fitted, can leave on and give you the strap fittings too or I can switch out for plain strap buttons. Ive tried to love this bass, I really have. It looks stunning and some evenings it sits on its stand and I just stare at it J. However, as per when ive bought Spectors, Burns, Warwicks etc in the past its only really Fender P’s that feel right in my hands – to this affect im going after something late 70’s fender P – black/black/maple would be ideal but the search continues. Condition – its played and is absolutely not a case queen. There is buckle rash to the back, several dings on the sides which ill try my best to picture and a few small knocks. Ive highly recommend coming to play and view this in person. Im also willing to travel for the right deal. Im looking to recoup close to my initial outlay (ignoring the set up, strings, zero mod etc) if at all possible but im very conscious of the current climate so serious enquiries and offers would be cosindered. Trades – as mention I like vintage P’s (late 70’s blacks with maple boards) J’s are a constant tease to me also. Not into 5 strings, actives or anything other than standard Fender thigs to be honest (I know im boring). Location is Bolton, Greater Manchester
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    At least it looks neatly done but still such a shame
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    Been eyeing this up for a while. If i can shift my Rickenbacker any time soon id be all over this. Have a bump on me
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    So the Rickenbacker is really not bonding with me (or vice versa) so im considering trading it it and going back to a fender (either P or J). Initial feeler searches have thrown this up locally@- https://www.sellusyourguitar.co.uk/product-page/fender-jazz-bass-natural-1976-vintage-electric-bass-guitar Ad states replacement volume pots and a refret. Doesnt seem to mention the pickups.
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    Origin Effects Black Panel Bass Rig
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    Been reading *LOTS* recently about a very certain driven type P bass sound ive been chasing for a while…now i really want to try out a Markbass R500

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    Bought this as ive always wanted to try the big box Cali76 pedal and reviews state this is extremely similar and a much lower premium. Worked wonders on beefing up my Rickenbacker and helping with the hollow sounding E strings rics are famous for. A genuinely superbly engineered piece of kit. Price includes UK postage. Would consider trades/part ex for a Sansamp programmable DI or the VT deluxe version (the 3 or 4 channel jobs)
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    So in conclusion - it sounds great with the Rickenbacker, really fattens it up and helps with the whole ric hollow E string thing. With the precision its very subtle and not very noticeable. I'm probably going to move it on as my current main need is one of those three channel programmable sansamp thingymajigs but was really good to try one out after wanting the big box cali for so long
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    Ah ok, ill give you a PM if it doesnt work out for my needs
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    Just to add to the discussion - Last week i bought a bucket list bass for me, the most expensive bass purchase thus far in my bass playing career, in a 1998 Rickenbacker 4003 from bass Bros. Answered my queries regarding neck dimensions quickly, delivered quickly and expertly packed. Ive bought a few things over the years from them both in person (Ashdown fliptop valve amp) and online (p basses mainly) and never had an issue.
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    Another thing I have had with eBay recently, having sold quite a bit of gear these past few months with a rig rebuild, is they now want my National Insurance details as I've hit their threshold. Apparently if you sell more than £1,700 annually they will now ask for this
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    Is it your old pedal or one you were watching? So far with the ric at house volume it does definitely fatten up the sound and the Drive option does a bit of breakup when digging it. Look forward to trying it at rehearsal volume with both the P and the Ric
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    So recently I've discovered a guitar repairers very close to where i live that i never knew about!?! Paul Gatley - PSG Guitars - in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester. He has just done a very quick turnaround set up on my Rickenbacker and as i picked it up i left my P bass with him. Great knowledgeable guy, quick turnarounds and great work. I can definitely recommend
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    Being a P bass there isnt too much that can go wrong. A full new harness would be about £30 and other than that the only thing it could be is a loose/broken pickup wire?
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    Having been a user of the Cali76 compact bass pedal i always fancied a try of the bigger TX version but prices are astronomical! This popped up on Richtones secondhand section the other day and a bit of research suggests it may be in the same ballpark. Look forward to giving it a blast, particularly with the Drive setting!
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    I'm not a million miles away from Chorley. If there's anything I can do to help....
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    So this is my current wiring. Looks like the cap is already removed? Just the two caps in there
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    Ill have to check mine tonight. Mine is a 1998 4003 model
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    Todays light reading threw up this old post which has peaked my interes:- Check and see if you have a .0047 capacitor in-line with the bridge pickup. Most 4001/4003 Rickenbacker basses do. To fatten the sound of (pre-2011) 4003s this capacitor needs to be removed or bypassed I'm led to believe. It acts as a hi-pass filter on the bridge pickup cutting off the lower frequencies. Apparently the latest 4003s have a push-pull setup on one of the knobs to engage and disengage this capacitor, giving what they call "Classic" (ie. trebly) and "Modern" (ie. full) sounds. This capacitor is missing from my own 4001 (it was gone when I bought it second hand 20 years ago) and it sounds awesome! Somewhat "fuller" than my Fender in fact.
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    Thanks all for the advices. Im toying with the idea of a programmable sansamp so i can have one setting for the p bass and another for the ric with a higher gain and tad more bass. The ric is off to the setter upperers tomorrow for a set of Elites Groundwounds on (hoping the high tension doesn't affect the small amount of tail lift but that's another story). Early days yet but ill persevere
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    So first rehearsal tonight with the ric and to be honest i was a bit underwhelmed. I ditched my pedals years ago and go straight into an Ashdown Spyder head into a Barefaced 1x15. The P gets a lovely plumby bottom with a slight breakup, the mids are throaty and growly and the top is open but beefy. The ric was thin, hollow sounding and got lost easily in the mix. Now granted it does need a set up so ill hold judgement but a quick play with pickup heights didnt really help, the neck pup is maxed height wise and i just wasnt getting enough beef. Ill try again after the set up but im wondering if ill maybe need a pre amp pedal for the ric to get a similar beef that the p gives? Im also aware that ric v p is apples v oranges. I just expected a bit more body and timbre
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    Thanks all. Still tinkering until i get get it to my tech. Currently im easily getting the nasally snarl but struggling to get much low end. Ill need to have a play with pup heights etc but feels lovely to play. Maybe the lack of lows is coming from being a habitual P bass/flats player
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    No, no push pull pot on this one
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    Not sure if the toaster is original or not? Serial dates from 1998?
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