stoker Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 After much debate and so forth I have decided to save up for a Rickenbacker 4003. I've always wanted one ever since I had a go on a mates and he had to threaten to break my fingers before I'd give it back. It's gonna be a long save but so worth it I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Why don't you just save yourself some dollar, and go and get one of those Rickenfa... oh, hang on a minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoker Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 lol! I could but It just wouldn't be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 [quote name='stoker' timestamp='1335972419' post='1638855'] lol! I could but It just wouldn't be the same. [/quote] The name MIGHT be different I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1335973431' post='1638871'] The name MIGHT be different I suppose [/quote] And the headstock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoker Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 Well, yes. But it is my dream bass. I'm gonna be musically busy this year so i thought i would treat myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Fair play. I remember when I made that decision too. The first time you open the case, that's a magical feeling you'll never replicate. Save on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I'm not a fan of Ricks, but if it rocks your boat, absolutely go for it (the real one!). We'll want to see photos in due course, obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Don't just order/buy blind! Don't get hung up on colours/fretboard inlays, etc. Go out there and try as many as you can find, then go back and get the best one.. "Try before you buy, and buy the one you tried" Otherwise, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gub Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 It's good to have something to look forward to , love rics look and sound but like so many other bass 's I have never played one , must take a trip up to one of the well known dedicated bass shops ootd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregBass Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Go for it!! I have my second Rick - and there really is no bass that's like them for feel and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Lovely looking basses, there was a guy who had a blue one at the first ever gig I played. I was young (only 11 or something) and he saw me staring at it in awe and he was nice enough to pick it out of its hardcase and hand it to me saying "would you like a go?". Lovely memory. Awesome basses, would love to own one in the future . Post pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnolia Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I'll echo the try before you buy! I've had quite a few ricks in the past, and am yet to find one that fits just right with me. I'm sure I will one day though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 (edited) I'm a fellow 2 Ric man. Once you go Ric, it's really hard to play anything else. Everything just feels boring and 'wrong' to me. In my experience, most people who knock Rics - 1) Have never played one 2) Always wanted one but haven't got one 3) One of the above Let the Ric-knocking commence! Edited May 3, 2012 by spongebob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Love the look of Riks. Bought one once but personally found it a little limited tone wise. Nice neck and great playability. I reckon nowadays though with modern amp technology you should be able to get more variation from them. Mmmm do i feel some added GAS coming on. I'm starting to get a notion for a Fireglow one ala Glenn Hughes sound - nice. All the very best with it and as Bluejay said - photos please. Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I've always wanted another after stupidly selling my excellent 4001 many years ago. However, what with recent events I am seriously in two minds now. I might well wait until the prices drop to a level that suits the build quality ... or hell freezes over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I bought a 4003 a few years back, after lusting after one for over 20 years... definitely a keeper (but it could be a tad lighter! ). One regret I have about gear, is passing up a chequer-bound Jetglo 4001 with a lot of playing wear in the late 80's when the shops could barely give them away. Ah well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehux Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 It's a great time to buy one - I gave up trying to sell my mapleglo 4003 fretless (huge 13 amp'er there!!!) as people looked at it like there was a rattlesnake living under the pickup cover. I'm keeping both mine until prices recover, hell freezes over, or Mr Hall sells Tokai's - whichever comes first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoker Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 Well the fund is now into 3 figures. Early days and on a checkout monkeys wage to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBbass Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 [quote name='stoker' timestamp='1337460452' post='1660527'] Well the fund is now into 3 figures. Early days and on a checkout monkeys wage to! [/quote] Good stuff. Don't settle for any less than what you want. Get anything less and you'll regret it a year later. I also want to nominate ashevans09 for the best forum signature of all time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Keep your eyes on the prize, it'll be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Rickenbacker-more wood than a porn star. Keep the faith ,there,s nothing like them. My one was 13 last month , they work great with modern amps and effects but still sound like a Rick. You don,t play a Rick ,you become a Rick player.That sometimes gets lost on people. Keep the faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) I'm now 13 days away from trying one. I totally have my heart set on a Rick but if it turns out not to be the one for me then I won't be upset about it. I had one a few years back but I wasn't ready for one if that makes sense. I'm like a kid waiting to go to the candy store Edited May 20, 2012 by Delberthot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoker Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 10% of the way there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoker Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Playing a load of gigs this month including one tonight so that'll be more coin for the Rickenbacker Aquisition Fund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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