g. Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 A beautiful new bridge for Rickies, from Hipshot: http://www.hipshotproducts.com/rick/ricbrg.jpg . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 That is SO SWEET! It even preserves the original look (which has been a major reason that Rick instruments change so little...RIC is very committed to its traditional aesthetic). It looks like it should drop right in, no muss no fuss. It means sacrificing the bridge mute, of course, but my guess is that those are pretty infrequently used anyway, & a lot of players will find the possibility of a TRULY adjustable bridge to be a major attraction. I want one! PS Dig the new sig! It's all "luv," mang! mode> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 I love Rickies! My "greenboy" bass player when I was doing electic sax and sampling had a cherry Rick, and we were exploring, with the help of Dean Markley who wanted to get into Five-string sets, low tuning from bottom to top of A-D-G-C. The Rickie still sounded like itself only lower, and supported low A or B with clarity and punch. Other basses we tried from his collection just didn't sound so focused. This bridge looks like it would turn the final trick! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Indeed, very nice. Always a good to be aware of these things when I shop the local Pawnateers. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 And it even has my bass in the photo. Or one just like it. I may just have to get one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Very nice, and it looks very massive as well! It seems that Ricks get very little love from after market parts manufacturers. I only wish this bridge had the string dampers. Oh well! Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 Nicklab: I only wish this bridge had the string dampers.Kudos for the mention of dampers instead of dampeners! I'd figure a lot of speaker cabinets, amplifiers and pianos have fungus growing in them if I only read the internet (which is now only $4.95 in select neighborhoods). . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lug Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I remember someone posting about the prototype. They said it was going to be like $140 when it can out. You can stop now -jeremyc STOP QUOTING EVERY THING I SAY!!! -Bass_god_offspring lug, you should add that statement to you signature.-Tenstrum I'm not sure any argument can top lug's. - Sweet Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Originally posted by lug: I remember someone posting about the prototype. They said it was going to be like $140 when it can out. Click me Actually, $145 in chrome; $150-$160 in colors. I don't mind fixing what ain't broke, necessarily, but for $145? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 Yeah, Hipshot only seems reasonable when purchased through Carvin. And they don't have a Rick-type bass. But if I had a Rick that I really loved... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Originally posted by greenboy: But if I had a Rick that I really loved... Now you've stopped preachin' & started meddlin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Originally posted by greenboy: Nicklab: I only wish this bridge had the string dampers.Kudos for the mention of dampers instead of dampeners! Hey, that's what Rickenbacker calls them on their website. I've actually been looking at getting a new 4003. Like a fool, I let my Rickenbacker tuxedo bass go a few years ago. Now that my playing style has changed I REALLY miss that bass. I have to get rid of something before I can get a Rick though. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lug Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Originally posted by Nicklab: Like a fool, I let my Rickenbacker tuxedo bass go a few years ago. Here's a pic of mine in the hope of making you jealous. http://users3.ev1.net/~woodd/ricken.jpg You can stop now -jeremyc STOP QUOTING EVERY THING I SAY!!! -Bass_god_offspring lug, you should add that statement to you signature.-Tenstrum I'm not sure any argument can top lug's. - Sweet Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 That's basically the one I'm looking at now. Mine was white with a finished white fingerboard and black parts and hardware. Damn I miss that one. Wish I could find another white one like that. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lug Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Well, that backfired. The White Ric with black binding and parts is the coolest looking ric ever produced! Some may disagree, but that would just mean they are wrong. You can stop now -jeremyc STOP QUOTING EVERY THING I SAY!!! -Bass_god_offspring lug, you should add that statement to you signature.-Tenstrum I'm not sure any argument can top lug's. - Sweet Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 I liked my bandmate's cherry sunburst. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Originally posted by lug: Well, that backfired. The White Ric with black binding and parts is the coolest looking ric ever produced! Some may disagree, but that would just mean they are wrong. I know the person who owns it now. The bass got caught up in Hurricane Katrina and I've yet to hear about whether or not it survived. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 I found a piccie on the web that was much like my friend's - I just did a quickie fill on the pickgaurd area to get closer resemblance: http://phinixi.com/~greenboy-/MusicImage/Rickie.jpg . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassplayerjoe Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Thats pretty sweet. I really like the bridge you just got. Looks awsome!!! "All things are possible through Christ." (Matt 19:26) My band: http://www.purevolume.com/fadingsilence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 (Either the lightbulb or the flash on the headstock.) http://geocities.com/ricbassguy/ric4003.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 What first attracted me to my bandmate's Rick (besides the number of great identifiable sounds available), was that nice sensual neckthrough heel area (which influenced me on the Carvin neckthrough), and the bass bout curve, which seemed to strike a nice bit of visual flair and at the same time the way it fit a player's torso... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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