Cat Burrito Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Okay, so technically this was a few weeks ago but I was playing it, not posting about it! Plus there was another wave of anti-Ric commenting on here so I laid low. I owned a Mapleglo Ric at the height of my GAS but sold it on as it wasn't getting played. Having a much smaller arsenal of kit now and having spent the last 15 months playing in a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band, the prospect of owning a Rickenbacker was becoming an option again. My good lady found them a bit flash but I notice the stylings of the special models (4003s) have dot inlays and no binding which looks more 60s-ish, to me at least. It needed a set up but sounds and plays great. Owning a Gibson Thunderbird, my two thru neck USA basses couldn't be more different and offer some nice variation. And for any Ric haters, mine's guarded by Sneaky Pete, the one eyed mad cat, so pick your battles carefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Thats a looker! Bet it sounds smashing congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Yes that is a lovely looking cat, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 25, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I like! Sneaky Pete nice too... Mr Health and Safety would like to discuss that plug socket though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 As a 4003s owner myself, I have to say, what's not to like? Mine's a fireglo but if they'd've had a ruby one at the time, I might well have gone that way myself. I couldn't get on with the pickup cover (as much as I think they look way cool) because of the way I play, so I fitted one of the bezels you can buy. I also fitted a D-Tuner and some different strap buttons (I'm not a fan of the Schaller strap lock system). Enjoy your new toy. [URL=http://s308.photobucket.com/user/ezbass/media/94F5CF4A-ADB8-43AF-B2C8-3AF75F534DEB_zpszpfpqlav.jpg.html][IMG]http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk344/ezbass/94F5CF4A-ADB8-43AF-B2C8-3AF75F534DEB_zpszpfpqlav.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project_c Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 thread needs more Sneaky Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Sneaky Pete rules... The bass is nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Very pretty! Not quite red enough to be the Cursed Red Rick Of Doom - but be careful, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Yes great name (Disney reference?) for an awesome looking cat; why is he standing next to a red tractor ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 [quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1503667741' post='3360167']Mr Health and Safety would like to discuss that plug socket though... [/quote] Ha! I thought about photoshopping that It looks worse than it actually is. [quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1503666120' post='3360130']Also, Rick-o-sound or mono? I'd be all over that split signal myself! [/quote] Glorious Mono. I had the two inputs on my old bass and whilst it's nice, I found I didn't use it. [quote name='project_c' timestamp='1503679988' post='3360303']thread needs more Sneaky Pete[/quote] I couldn't agree more. He's a regular on my bass playing Instagram page. [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1503732437' post='3360547']Are you thinking of Stinky Pete from Toy Story?[/quote] Sneaky Pete was the pedal steel player from the Flying Burrito Brothers. After the music industry he worked on a few films (like Empire Strikes Back) and his playing can be heard on John Lennon's Mind Games. Sneaky Pete the cat has a less impressive legacy. [attachment=252136:R-2746004-1299165960.jpeg.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1503732437' post='3360547'] Are you thinking of Stinky Pete from Toy Story? [/quote] No Mickey Mouse clubhouse - don't you know ANYTHING ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matski Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I'm a lover not a hater (of Rics), so wholeheartedly approve of your NB! I too have a 4003S, although mine has the toaster and horseshoe pickups, I think its fab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendall Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 A Ricky is still on my list of basses to play. Personally I think they look awesome, but I am a bit of a Cliff Burton fan boy. I particularly love the colour of this one. Sadly Sneaky Pete the one eyed mad cat is the star of this particular show...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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