tvickey Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 NBD! Just arrived yesterday... there appears to have been a large wave of new Rickenbackers in Matte Black finish that hit the UK recently... This is the first Ric that I've ever owned. A few observations: The fretboard is Caribbean Rosewood, and seems to have a light matte finish(?). The knobs are more 'vintage' style, at least on this 2023 one. The new-style bridge looks great to me, and really fit for purpose. The stock strap-locks are apparently made by Schaller for Ric, so my locking straps snapped right in! It's not very heavy, and to me the neck seems quite thin and slim. The store that I bought it from didn't bother with any kind of setup at all... there is no intonation set, and there is quite a lot of fret buzz at the moment (I'll fix that myself...). The case contained very minimal stuff... a single dual-purpose certificate / warranty paper, together with a plastic bag containing a polishing cloth and some keys (assorted hex + case). No manual! Stickers were removed on the first day. 2BA68974-2101-49B5-B9D2-4B75797BC66D.heic A7B35AB5-D5FF-4642-9BB8-373843478545.heic 25D8F5CE-8623-4944-9A8D-C64B47C838FA.heic 5720CF65-8D1B-447F-920E-EF43D894222F.heic FEAADC73-0D29-4427-B1E6-09BB6AC98887.heic 12E73001-E99E-4C3D-B97F-593F0C7253EA.heic 09D8A5C6-C39E-4E93-A99D-841DF4F45D77.heic 3B6918C4-943B-47CC-AB79-6BD45B7BD41A.heic DA961C3F-2C66-4B6B-A506-2AAA1B481A8D.heic B8748E01-C9AF-4395-B266-944EAFF4DF84.heic 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvickey Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 A7B35AB5-D5FF-4642-9BB8-373843478545.he I don't know what's going on with the photos... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AndyTravis Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Ah how I love the look of ric’s. I had one for a couple of years. I was so scared of damaging it, I sold it. How ridiculous. I didn’t think I got on with the sound, but I listen to a track on an album I did with it and it’s instant regret each time. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 I recorded with my old Ric and the rough mix off the board was really nice and gnarly. Imagine my disappointment when we received the mastered tracks and all you can hear is generic bass, all that character had been EQed out . Fabulous sound and the reason I bought it. Sadly, it proved too heavy for me (should’ve bought the lighter walnut one 🤦🏻) and it had to go. Fabulous looking and sounding basses, enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr4stringz Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 34 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: I didn’t think I got on with the sound, but I listen to a track on an album I did with it and it’s instant regret each time. Totally my experience with the Ricky I had. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Enjoy your new bass. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 I had a quality early '70s MIJ 'Faker that was accurate in every detail, especially the weight I absolutely loved it but it was too heavy - now residing with @silverfoxnik 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Congrats on the new Ric. One day, I'll get one myself. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvickey Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 On 23/09/2023 at 09:40, Skybone said: Enjoy your new bass. 👍 @Skybone is your avatar a 'stealth' bass from Rickysounds? Just curious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 It isn't. However, it is a "version" of one, including the black TRC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 On 22/09/2023 at 19:37, AndyTravis said: Ah how I love the look of ric’s. I had one for a couple of years. I was so scared of damaging it, I sold it. How ridiculous. I didn’t think I got on with the sound, but I listen to a track on an album I did with it and it’s instant regret each time. Exactly what I did with my 4001CS and my 660-12 Tom Petty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvickey Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 I gigged it on Saturday... sounded massive! That low-E... Oof! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 One of the few makes of bass I’ve never owned…… I’ve had a go on a couple but never owned one. A friend of mine had the CS, rare as the proverbial now I believe. Anyway, looks absolutely lovely, especially in black, the best colour of course. Inexcusable that the store, whoever it was, didn’t set it up. Pure laziness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverinebass Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 When I got my 4003 it wasn't set up either. The relief was all wrong so that it had a choke on the 3rd fret. The intonation was a fair bit off too and the pickups were too high. Plus, the case was broken with one of the studs having been bashed through the abs. It was new. Guitar Guitar couldn't have been more helpful and exchanged the case in a day and I did the "lower than the 9th circle of hell" setup on it. Sounds amazing now. I only got it for a laugh and now it's one of my favourite basses. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 On 22/09/2023 at 19:37, AndyTravis said: Ah how I love the look of ric’s. I had one for a couple of years. I was so scared of damaging it, I sold it. How ridiculous. I didn’t think I got on with the sound, but I listen to a track on an album I did with it and it’s instant regret each time. I did think that way with the first 4003 I had (which I regrettably had to sell), but this current one, it's already acquired quite a few knocks & scrapes before I bought it. Definitely "player grade" / "roadworn". Sounds immense though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 On 23/09/2023 at 11:05, BillyBass said: Congrats on the new Ric. One day, I'll get one myself. My sentiments exactly ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Nice... being a Rear Rout Fan (Steady!) I would loves a 4000 Cheyenne or Laredo... Enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thump Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Very nice indeed , but what exactly is Rick'o'sound? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 40 minutes ago, Thump said: Very nice indeed , but what exactly is Rick'o'sound? "Stereo" out, ie seperates each pickup so you can stick each one through a separate amp, or whatever 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thump Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 23 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: "Stereo" out, ie seperates each pickup so you can stick each one through a separate amp, or whatever Sounds a bit fancy that , would only lead to more GAS for me , as if it wasn't bad enough with all these gorgeous instruments appearing lately 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I've had a few Rics (many years ago) and tbh I never once used the stereo malarkey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvickey Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 I just picked up one of these boxes to give the Rick-o-Sound a go... I have two Strategy 888s... one into the 6x10" and the other into the 2x15"? 😂😂 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meterman Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Waddo Soqable said: "Stereo" out, ie seperates each pickup so you can stick each one through a separate amp, or whatever So if that’s ‘Rick-O-Sound’, does that mean the Shaftesbury copies have ‘Shaft-O-Sound? And the Hondo copies have ‘Hond-O-Sound’? Either way if had a spare three grand I wouldn’t say no to a Rickenbacker 3000 bass. They’re like the Rickenbacker bass equivalent of a Fender Telecaster or something. Quirky but I like them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signals55 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I want one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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