Rickenbaker bass set up

[police squad]

I've read that some people set their Rik basses up with no relief in the neck

My HW has little relief and rattles a bit. Is this part of the clank that we all desire

It plays really nice but if I dig in, (and I do, especially playing Jam songs) it gets a bit messy

 

The bass is literally brand new ( I only ordered it 4 weeks ago) and will probably settle a bit, I have no prblem adjusting truss rods etc

 

your thoughts please

[Doctor J]

I used to love the clank when I had a 4003, it's definitely part of the sound for me, provided you're just getting clank and the strings aren't choking.

[Skybone]

As you both say, the clank is part and parcel of "the sound", especially when you dig in.

 

My HW is a single truss rod, so a bit easier to adjust. Yes, making sure that the strings don't choke is important, having a little neck relief is great, but just making sure it's playable is the big thing.

[BlueMoon]

Flat neck and clank is absolutely normal. It’s all part and parcel of the Ricky experience. Especially when playing with a plectrum.

 

Embrace it, Enjoy it!

[police squad]

thanks everyone, perhaps that's why they've never worked for me. I had too much relief. 

I shall embrace the clank