msb Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 They’re always changing things. Been doing that forever. It gives the fanatics something to obsess about. I love a nice Ric , and still get a little weak in the knees when I see one. I do think the new ones are among the best they’ve ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Owners of ‘23 instruments - is the V2 tailpiece standard now for all new Rics? Finally cures tail lift. I had heard that they also moved to a single truss rod for current production. Anybody popped the TRC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 31 minutes ago, BlueMoon said: Owners of ‘23 instruments - is the V2 tailpiece standard now for all new Rics? Finally cures tail lift. I had heard that they also moved to a single truss rod for current production. Anybody popped the TRC? I think the old tailpiece/bridge assembly is discontinued. 8 hours ago, msb said: They’re always changing things. Been doing that forever. It gives the fanatics something to obsess about. I love a nice Ric , and still get a little weak in the knees when I see one. I do think the new ones are among the best they’ve ever made. Yep - the 4001/4003 has evolved over the years. One thing I don't like about the current 4003 models is the shifting of the tailpiece away from the end of the body. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofio Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 My Rickenbacker's, black one is a 2006 totally custom 4003, rewired re painted fitted with Horseshoe and Toaster., 2023 Autumnglo checkered binding 4003. and a 2023 Fireglo 4003s 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Good God. I need a cold shower after looking at those. Wow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinorange Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) Another member of the family. A rather fetching and slightly rare Ferrari red 1991 4003 in near mint condition. Goes well with my 1980 4001. Maybe a white one would look nice in the middle.... Note to self. Tidy the office room. Edited November 25, 2023 by vinorange 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicey Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Beaten up old 4001, previous owner put a horseshoe in the bridge. I had thought to switch the pickup back to an original '70s spec, but I've been putting it to heavy use recently on tour and I'm really digging it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madein1962 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 My vanity project 4001S with everything renewed / replaced. The only RIC bit left on it, is the bridge pickup surround. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 6 hours ago, Madein1962 said: My vanity project 4001S with everything renewed / replaced. The only RIC bit left on it, is the bridge pickup surround. What about the knobs and jack plate? 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madein1962 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, prowla said: What about the knobs and jack plate? 🙂 Yep, you're right about the jack plate, as it has the serial number stamped on it. The knobs are vintage type replacements from Rickysounds if I remember rightly, so probably RIC. Thinking about it; the jack plate is the only part that is original to the bass. Even the pickup surround is a replacement which had been rechromed. 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 If you replace everything is it still a rik? I'm thinking of Triggers Broom here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madein1962 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 28 minutes ago, rwillett said: If you replace everything is it still a rik? I'm thinking of Triggers Broom here. Fortunately there's nothing too radical here. It could easily be put back to stock. Most of the changes are pretty standard replacements/ upgrades. As the bass was quite beat up and in need of TLC when I bought it; I opted to put all of the bits I wanted to try, into a single project. It still looks and feels like a RIC. Even the colour is an approximation of a special edition that RIC did, a few years ago. Rickenbacker have changed pretty much everything on the 4000 series basses over time so, is a RIC even a RIC? 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 14 minutes ago, Madein1962 said: Fortunately there's nothing too radical here. It could easily be put back to stock. Most of the changes are pretty standard replacements/ upgrades. As the bass was quite beat up and in need of TLC when I bought it; I opted to put all of the bits I wanted to try, into a single project. It still looks and feels like a RIC. Even the colour is an approximation of a special edition that RIC did, a few years ago. Rickenbacker have changed pretty much everything on the 4000 series basses over time so, is a RIC even a RIC? 🤷♂️ Following @Madein1962's comment, I think that the jack plate is the only item which hasn't changed! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) I posted these on another thread, but porn is often described as gratuitous........so I'll be gratuitous and post in 2 places. Edited January 25 by Simon C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Loving the bass………..and the slippers!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 11 minutes ago, BlueMoon said: Loving the bass………..and the slippers!! Thank you. They come as a pair 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 3 hours ago, BlueMoon said: Loving the bass………..and the slippers!! The slippers match the cuffs... 🙂 It is a great bass! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 3 hours ago, prowla said: The slippers match the cuffs... 🙂 It is a great bass! Of course. I’m a dedicated follower of fashion 🕺. I’m enjoying the bass so far. I think it will get an outing next month. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) No way you gonna get those feet on a wah pedal... but at least know one is gonna push you over! Nice Walnut... Edited January 25 by PaulThePlug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMV001 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 (edited) As this thread seems to still be fairly healthy after so many years, I'll make a contribution. 1980 4001 with aftermarket black plastics. There has been some debate elsewhere about whether this is Fireglo or Autumnglo. I've always assumed its FG but AG seems to have almost been the same as FG at some points down the years, so it could be possible. There is no hint of brown in it though, and the red is a bit brighter in person than it appears in this pic. Great guitar though, I've owned it since 1989. Edited February 11 by AMV001 Pic edited for size 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 20 minutes ago, AMV001 said: As this thread seems to still be fairly healthy after so many years, I'll make a contribution. 1980 4001 with aftermarket black plastics. There has been some debate elsewhere about whether this is Fireglo or Autumnglo. I've always assumed its FG but AG seems to have almost been the same as FG at some points down the years, so it could be possible. There is no hint of brown in it though, and the red is a bit brighter in person than it appears in this pic. Great guitar though, I've owned it since 1989. Not dissimilar in colour to my slightly customised 2013. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMV001 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 On 11/02/2024 at 11:17, prowla said: Not dissimilar in colour to my slightly customised 2013. Indeed, very similar. Though yours seems to be darker- is it a Fireglo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 3 hours ago, AMV001 said: Indeed, very similar. Though yours seems to be darker- is it a Fireglo? I think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman1974 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 (edited) Cheerio Chrome flats. I've returned to rounds, specifically DR Highbeams. It's growling like hell now Edited February 13 by Bassman1974 Spelling correction 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMV001 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 11 hours ago, Bassman1974 said: Cheerio Chrome flats. I've returned to rounds, specifically DR Highbeams. It's growling like hell now That bridge looks to be slightly further forward than the standard Ric bridge. Is the V2 bridge smaller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.gif.9ad672bb8b84505709f76b39c8c256ec.gif)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.