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Other Bass Brands / Re: oh yeah new Bass for me!!!!!
« on: January 30, 2014, 10:52:51 PM »
Uwe, in the Bert Kaempfert video, 2:23-2:31, you can see two bass players, one playing fingerstyle, the other (Fender J) with a pick.
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Rickenbacker Basses / Re: Ric Bass Necks ??
« on: January 30, 2014, 01:09:09 AM »
From the 1975 servicing manual:
"To straighten the neck, remove the nameplate on the head of the instrument. Then, with the left hand holding the neck on the fret side of the nut (NEVER hold the head of the guitar) and the right hand holding the other end of the neck, between the 15th and 21st frets, straighten out the neck by carefully bending across the knee. A second person holding the Rickenbacker nut driver can then adjust the reinforcing rods as required. It is important that the neck is only bent and adjusted in this fashion a little at a time (never bend more than 16th at a time). If necessary repeat this procedure until the neck is straight."
"To straighten the neck, remove the nameplate on the head of the instrument. Then, with the left hand holding the neck on the fret side of the nut (NEVER hold the head of the guitar) and the right hand holding the other end of the neck, between the 15th and 21st frets, straighten out the neck by carefully bending across the knee. A second person holding the Rickenbacker nut driver can then adjust the reinforcing rods as required. It is important that the neck is only bent and adjusted in this fashion a little at a time (never bend more than 16th at a time). If necessary repeat this procedure until the neck is straight."
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Rickenbacker Basses / Re: Ric Bass Necks ??
« on: January 29, 2014, 03:40:54 PM »
I agree. That and the bass-cut capacitor on the treble pickup. Too bad there were no online bass forums back then.
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Rickenbacker Basses / Re: new Rickenbacker bass model!
« on: January 28, 2014, 01:52:10 PM »
Chris, can you upload a good pic of it from NAMM?
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Rickenbacker Basses / Re: Ric Bass Necks ??
« on: January 28, 2014, 11:08:59 AM »
I think the change was in '85.
The old system had expansion rods inside straight tunnels (standard rods have curved tunnels). You just have to know the correct way to adjust them. The way I have always done it is I have the bass standing in front of me facing forward (with its back to me) on a carpet, the bottom strap button planted firmly in the carpet, my knee pushing the neck forward (lightly) at about the 12th fret, giving it a back bow, while my left hand is pulling the neck at the first fret toward me; then I tighten the nuts with my right hand, while sighting down the neck to make sure it's locked straight. It's really simple and easy to do. You flex the neck to where you want it to be, then you lock it in that position with the rods. It's advised to clamp the fretboard at the 1st fret to make sure you don't pop it.
The old system had expansion rods inside straight tunnels (standard rods have curved tunnels). You just have to know the correct way to adjust them. The way I have always done it is I have the bass standing in front of me facing forward (with its back to me) on a carpet, the bottom strap button planted firmly in the carpet, my knee pushing the neck forward (lightly) at about the 12th fret, giving it a back bow, while my left hand is pulling the neck at the first fret toward me; then I tighten the nuts with my right hand, while sighting down the neck to make sure it's locked straight. It's really simple and easy to do. You flex the neck to where you want it to be, then you lock it in that position with the rods. It's advised to clamp the fretboard at the 1st fret to make sure you don't pop it.
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Rickenbacker Basses / Re: Ric Bass Necks ??
« on: January 27, 2014, 01:12:00 PM »
4005's had the hairpin rods.
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Rickenbacker Basses / Re: Rick neck profile and toaster vs 4003 pups
« on: January 25, 2014, 12:13:55 PM »
Jetglo rules 
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Rickenbacker Basses / Re: Ric Bass Necks ??
« on: January 25, 2014, 09:18:54 AM »
If you can find a pre-'85 Ric with a neck that isn't cracked, seriously bowed, or pitched forward, and with truss rod nuts that aren't bent,stripped or otherwise messed up, then the bass will be fine as long as you don't ever use strings heavier than 040-095. Preferably TI's, either Jazz Flats (JF344) or Jazz Rounds (JR344). Some old Rics can handle heavier string gauges, wood isn't exact science, but personally I wouldn't risk it. You also need to learn how to adjust hairpin-type rods. Some damaged necks can be fixed, and the rods can be easily replaced. If you want a Ric with a stable neck that can handle heavier tensions, get a recent one.
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Rickenbacker Basses / Re: Rick neck profile and toaster vs 4003 pups
« on: January 25, 2014, 03:51:46 AM »
The only Ric I know with a Jazz bass nut width is the 1986 4003 Shadow. 40mm at the nut and very slim neck profile. There were only 50 or so made... but fellow forumite Paul Boyer is selling one (the one in his book) AFAIK.
Toasters are the same unit as the guitar pickups. 6 polepieces under the cover, which means less volume drops when bending strings (button-tops do that). I love them. A slightly more "hollow" tone, kind of like Glover's tone on Pictures Of Home.
Toasters are the same unit as the guitar pickups. 6 polepieces under the cover, which means less volume drops when bending strings (button-tops do that). I love them. A slightly more "hollow" tone, kind of like Glover's tone on Pictures Of Home.
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Rickenbacker Basses / Re: new Rickenbacker bass model!
« on: January 23, 2014, 05:17:41 AM »Never understood light on light... the neck needs contrasting markers, maybe to match the body...
My '77 Jazz bass w/maple board has pearloid block inlays and I much prefer it over black blocks.
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Rickenbacker Basses / Re: new Rickenbacker bass model!
« on: January 22, 2014, 07:10:25 PM »
I agree with chromium. A black guard, at least.
I'm glad Rickenbacker are finally offering a new variation on the 4003 bass, not just a COY.
I'm glad Rickenbacker are finally offering a new variation on the 4003 bass, not just a COY.
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Other Bass Brands / Re: oh yeah new Bass for me!!!!!
« on: January 20, 2014, 03:26:48 PM »
Very nice. Very jealous ;-)
They remind me of the Czech-Ease travel upright
They remind me of the Czech-Ease travel upright
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Gibson Basses / Re: Custom Shop LP
« on: January 17, 2014, 12:42:38 PM »
I'm fighting off GAS here and you're not helping ;-)
