greyparrot Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi all im thinking of trading my 08 p bass for a rickenbacker bass, but i have the problem that i have never heard one! can someone give me an idea of the tone? I love the p. but it lacks in the slap sound. How does a rick sound for slap? Regards, Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 [quote name='greyparrot' post='355804' date='Dec 16 2008, 11:44 AM']Hi all im thinking of trading my 08 p bass for a rickenbacker bass, but i have the problem that i have never heard one! can someone give me an idea of the tone? I love the p. but it lacks in the slap sound. How does a rick sound for slap? Regards, Rich.[/quote] Rickenbackers + Slap = Fail. Umm almost anything by The Jam I guess, or Yes or early Rush. They are generally very aggressive sounding, awkward to play and have looks only a proud mother could love. Yet they are an icon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) [quote name='greyparrot' post='355804' date='Dec 16 2008, 11:44 AM']Hi all im thinking of trading my 08 p bass for a rickenbacker bass, Regards, Rich.[/quote] I cant see anyone trading there Rickenbacker for an 8 pence Bass.. Or maybe they would. Garry Edited December 16, 2008 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyparrot Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 [quote name='Josh' post='355810' date='Dec 16 2008, 11:49 AM']Rickenbackers + Slap = Fail. Umm almost anything by The Jam I guess, or Yes or early Rush. They are generally very aggressive sounding, awkward to play and have looks only a proud mother could love. Yet they are an icon.[/quote] Haha i did think that but wanted to hear it from someone else. From what i remember they have a very mid sound with no bright treable at all. Maybe a good jazz is the answer for a good all round bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 There's no substitute for hearing or playing a bass for yourself. but there's plenty of stuff on Youtube. [url="http://uk.youtube.com/results?search_query=RICKENBACKER+BASS&search_type=&aq=f"]http://uk.youtube.com/results?search_query..._type=&aq=f[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) [quote name='greyparrot' post='355818' date='Dec 16 2008, 11:51 AM']Haha i did think that but wanted to hear it from someone else. From what i remember they have a very mid sound with no bright treable at all. Maybe a good jazz is the answer for a good all round bass.[/quote] Rickenbackers have only one sound unfortunately, and thus is the lure to them but I've never seen/heard the fuss being justified. Though as previously said, they are just as iconic as the P-Bass and Jazz. A good Jazz will cover most of the tones, but it depends what tones your after exactly man. Edited December 16, 2008 by Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Try this! [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_evMBRIm2rY&feature=channel_page"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_evMBRIm2rY&...re=channel_page[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Or dont try this...! Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 They're not renowned as a slapper's bass at all. I think you'd be dissapointed if that's the reason you want one. As most of the other chatters have said, a good Jazz bass will cover 99% of everything and slap great. Having said that, they're well made, seem to hold their price and look seriously cool. If your trying for a swap, have a look at a Status. You can probably pick up an energy or energy artiste for not a lot of money and even find a staright swap if you're lucky. They'll do a great job in the slapping dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 [quote name='lowdown' post='355830' date='Dec 16 2008, 12:00 PM']Or dont try this...! Garry[/quote] ha ha This clip is called 'Who says you can't slap on a Ric?' Err.... I think he answered his own question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 [quote name='lowdown' post='355830' date='Dec 16 2008, 12:00 PM']Or dont try this...! Garry[/quote] That is Hilarious..... I love the ending... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='355835' date='Dec 16 2008, 12:06 PM']Err.... I think he answered his own question. [/quote] Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Save yourself the worry,and replace the P's P/U,a Dimarzio gives out a good slap tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi Rich, What you need is a Dean B2, brilliant for slap ;-) Seriously, I'd have a chat to Andy at Wizard . The P-Bass what what Larry Graham and all those original slappers used, it must be possible to make it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmesa Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) Even Les can't make it sound right! edit: Still pretty good though Edited December 16, 2008 by jmesa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I've owned two Ricks (a 4001 and a 4003) and concur - no way do they work with slap style. They are clanky, honky mid-range rock beasts and - I think - fantastic looking. But they are rubbish for slap, period. Change your p/u (cheapest option) or swap for a Jazz would be my advice if you want a versatile bass with slap-ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 You'll be telling me you want your Status back next, Rich! My advice is get another Miller Jazz & I'll sell you my Sadowsky preamp to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 [quote name='ARGH' post='355844' date='Dec 16 2008, 12:12 PM']Save yourself the worry,and replace the P's P/U,a Dimarzio gives out a good slap tone[/quote] +1 to Mr. ARGH's sugestion & possibly swap out the bridge also if you want. P-Bass is the way to go if you want a nice old-skool slap sound - keep it, if it plays well for you. There again if you want to do typewriter impersonations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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