Does anybody have experience playing Rickenbacker bass for jazz playing?
Question: I'm trying this thread again as I got little response on it a while back. Answer:I remember seen Dave Brubeck back in November of 1979 in North Carolina and his son played a Rickenbacker 4001 bass and did a great solo during the show. He also did a great trombone solo. I agree that a ...
- Anyone know any recordings with good exapmles of the Rickenbaker?
Question:I'm trying to decide if I should buy a Rickenbaker. I have tried them out at the local music mart and like their set-up, playability, etc. I'm just wondering what they sound like on record, mixed with the other instruments of a rock band. Anyone know any recordings with good exapmles o ...
tagged: Rickenbaker Bass- I can't find any number on my Rickenbacker 4003 bass (1999 model). Surely there is one? But where?
Question:In a fit of organisation I decided to keep a note of my guitars' serial numbers, just in case. The trouble is, I can't find any number on my Rickenbacker 4003 bass (1999 model). Surely there is one? But where? Answer:Well I found it - it's on the jack socket plate on the edge. I must s ...
tagged: Rickenbacker Serial Numbers- What is the usual scale for lap steel?
Question:What is the usual scale for lap steel?Answer:Almost all of the Rickenbacker lap steels ever produced were 25 inches or 22.5 inches in scale length. The larger size had a better tone, but the smaller size was easier to play.
tagged: Rickenbacker Lap Steel- where is a very good place to buy 4003 Rickenbacker bass?
Question:I am thinking about buying the 4003 Rickenbacker bass. It has Stereo output. I do not know much about this can someone tell me about it. Also do I need a special head to run this stereo effect. I am thinking about the SVT-4 Pro Ampeg head? I already have the SVT- 810E cabinet. Also whe ...
tagged: Rickenbacker Bass- Any Geddy equipment tech heads out there that can try to verify this bass?
Question: I've bought a Rick bass that supposedly was shipped straight from Rickenbacker to a dealer in San Antonio, TX. and was meant to be picked up by a member of Rush's road crew for Geddy Lee. This was in the mid 80's. I have the serial number off the Rick (4001) that proves the date and m ...
tagged: Rickenbacker Bass Serial- how they are getting that Squire sound out of there Rickenbacker bass?
Question:would love to hear from other bass players on how they are getting that Squire sound out of there Rickenbacker bass. Please list everything including mono or stereo setup,type of amp and speakers, (including speaker sizes),effects if used,EQ settings,type of strings,what kind of pick,e ...
tagged: Rickenbacker Bass Guitar- Is it advisable to buy an older Rickenbacker at a (hopefully) lower price for the sake of having the Rickenbacker sound?
Question:I love the sound of the Rickenbacker bass, I don't love the price though, especially on new models. Is it advisable to buy an older Rickenbacker at a (hopefully) lower price for the sake of having the Rickenbacker sound? I'm not sure if these guitars do well over time. Answer:Don't kno ...
tagged: Rickenbacker Basses- anyone know a company that makes rick copy guitars?
Question:I was just thinking.. every company in the world copies the stratocaster... I don't think ive ever seen a low/mid range Rickenbacker copy.. id be curious to see one of these.. I have seen a univox copy of the rick bass Answer:Bradley makes (or I am told now, made) a double-take Rick co ...
tagged: Rickenbacker Bass Copy- Does anyone have the story on the bass, is there a model 4002 ???
Question:I bought a Rickenbacker Bass 4001 in 1975 ( a black one of course), today I was in a musical store an found a Rickenbacker 4003. Does anyone have the story on the bass, is there a model 4002 ??? How about the changes? Answer:I have a 4003, I think the main difference is the 4003 had 2 ...
tagged: Rickenbacker 4003 Bass- Can anyone give me some advise about SOUPING-UP this Rickenbacher 4001 series bass?
Question:Now, with the exception of all the funny remarks we can make about the age of this Bass guitar,(I've heard them all) Can anyone give me some advise about SOUPING-UP this Rickenbacher 4001 series bass. Info on some decent replacement pickups and pot changes that would increase the usabi ...
tagged: Rickenbacker 4001 Bass- Any other advice or comments on Rickenbacker Guitars (especially 12-strings) will be appreciated?
Question:I am Interested in reading others' opinions about Rickenbacker 12-string guitars. Answer:No, just the opposite. IMHO, from a quality standpoint, unlike many (most?) other things, a Rick made today is every bit as good as an old one. They are still made in the USA, largely by hand, with ...
tagged: Rickenbacker 12 String- Is anyone out there a left handed guitar player like me?
Question:Is anyone out there a left handed guitar player like me? Just curious. Based on my experience I'm quite an oddity when I go out to play. It's like, how do you do that? Answer:I'm not left handed myself (unlike that dastard cousin of mine, Gordon, who even has a left handed Rickenbacker ...
tagged: Left Handed Rickenbacker- Wasn't there a Rickenbacker 'signature model' for John Lennon?
Question:Wasn't there a Rickenbacker 'signature model' for John Lennon? Are they expensive collectors items now? I believe his guitar was a shorter scale, is that correct? I remember seeing a Rickenbacker with his signature and one of his little drawings of him and Yoko, but I never knew if thi ...
tagged: John Lennon Rickenbacker
