Every time I might think about buying a Ric, I watch one of these vids.

2 output jacks, 1 for each truss rod.

@dangolguitartech

2 жыл бұрын

Now THAT‘s funny!!!🤠

@charlescrain3084

2 жыл бұрын

Genius. Absolutely genius. Love it.

@jimbucket2996

2 жыл бұрын

To me that makes the most sense. All these other manufacturers don't know anything about basses.

@jaex9617

2 жыл бұрын

That's…beautiful! 😍

@patricklilly2520

Ай бұрын

😂 😂

This the worst commercial for a Rickenbacker that I've ever seen! 🤣🤣

For some reason every time I see these vids I want a Rick bass. Just something very cool about them imo.

@RideAcrossTheRiver

5 ай бұрын

The cover of the album _Bayou Country_ should help that as well.

@mattias4864

2 ай бұрын

i did too, watching these videos for years and i finally bought a Ric a few months ago and i think i've found THE bass for me

Great vid, Dave. As a patreon, and a Ric owner, I gotta say you point to some of the Ric quirks. That being said: unlike some of their big brand peers, they have: 1. stayed in business since the 40’s, 2. Never gone bankrupt, 3. Never made a single instrument outside Santa Ana, California, 4. Been family owned since 1958. So to to quote yourself: “they don’t really care “. 😎

@wilhelmtheconquerer6214

Жыл бұрын

They could however take a note from Gibsons and Fender's book and buy an old out of business manufacturer and build official overseas version of their models through that brand. Priced under $600, made in Korea or Indonesia, set necks, laurel fretboards, cheaper hardware, polyurethane finish, single truss rod and output jack, cheap ceramic pickups, all that stuff. As long as it's legal and got the right look, it'll sell like butter

@greg4673

Жыл бұрын

Still, then with all that American experience, you,d have hoped they would have learned something. I'm with Dave stair the biggest pain in the ass to work on because the engineering is just simply incorrect

@paulwilson6342

9 ай бұрын

​@@wilhelmtheconquerer6214We already have more than enough of that bullshit.

@wilhelmtheconquerer6214

9 ай бұрын

@@paulwilson6342 what? Legit Rickenbacker copies? Where? The old lawsuit models can fetch as much as a real one on Reverb, Harley Benton's and Jackson's Rick-inspired basses are to far from the original look and the copies coming from China are far from legal

@paulwilson6342

9 ай бұрын

@@wilhelmtheconquerer6214 Knock off, cheap, overseas junk. From steel to after market high performance auto parts and everything in between.

I love how he doesn't mince words about his disdain for Rickenbackers but by the time he's done with it it sounds like the greatest bass in the world.

@profile2047

Жыл бұрын

“Sounds like the greatest bass in the world” < Very much an opinion.

@RideAcrossTheRiver

5 ай бұрын

@@profile2047 Worked well for Creedence ...

My 2005 4003 has been a dream to play. New hipshot and it's perfect.

“This is where the disappointment begins.” I love it! Thanks much Dave! 🌞✌️😎🎻🪕🎸

My favorite genre, Dave vs. Rickenbacker. 😂

Dave and Rickenbacker's has always been my favorite show of conflictual relationship. Always makes me imagine fireworks like plugging a pick-up in the 110 V , but then I'm glad care and patience sedate any possible detonation. Peace!

Glad you're back.

I got one a few months ago and it came stock with the newer style bridge and a single truss rod. Plays great, Sounds great, and looks great. Liked is so much I purchased an older 1979 4001. Love it! As proof of this video, some folks hate it and others love it. You never know what camp you're gonna be in until you own one yourself.

Came for the Ric Fanboi tears. Was not disappointed.

Ahh Dave's fixing a Rickenbacker. All is right with the world. Keep sending them in folks, you know he loves working on them really. I've watched all Dave's videos and I still like the Ricks the best.

Good afternoon Dave, never commented on here, but figured I would today. Gotta say that I have been playing a Rickenbacker bass since I was 17 years old. A very, very long time ago ! Although they are pretty quirky , they do seem to be able to pre sell EVERY instrument they make. Given the prices they charge that's Impressive to say the least ! They have finally made a fully adjustable bridge for the 4000 series bass ! (It only took 5 decades). For all that they are, or aren't, they do hold their value. Unless the guitar is beat to death you will get back everything you invested in it. The list of players that have used them in the past is extensive, and most of them are highly regarded players. So yeah, their a pain in the ass, but they are a business model to emulate. Plus "Grover Jackson" works there ! ( I currently own over 50 guitars) only one is a "Rick" , April 76 4001 Jet Glo. Wouldn't get rid of it for anything ! Sorry for the long dissertation, stay safe, RR

@congerz83

2 жыл бұрын

They sell because we are a bunch of rubes that drool over their brand. I hate the company, but because Paul played one, guys like me gotta have it. (I own 3 Ric basses. So I know I’m part of the problem). But their business model sucks. Customer service sucks and QC has been an issue for decades. QC issues that shouldn’t be present on instruments of these expense.

@rodrossi9749

2 жыл бұрын

@@congerz83 ...... I've owned 3 in my lifetime. Never had an issue. Started playing them because Geddy played one. If I had the coin I'd buy one in autumn glo. I got to try one that my local Guitar Center had for exactly 2 days.

@Sheehy223

2 жыл бұрын

@@rodrossi9749 Love my '76 Mapleglo 4001, I just got 4003 truss rods installed because the originals were seized and now the maybe 2 times a year I have to adjust the neck relief it's as easy as any Fender, although you don't have to remove the neck to get to the truss rod, which is a classic Fender design flaw that seems to go unmentioned a lot of the time. I'm not a huge fan of the original bridge like everybody else and their aunt, my factory mute turned to a pile of goo and my G string falls off the saddle sometimes because of how hard I play, but you can still set them up to play well. Considering Chris Squire used the original bridges on all of his Rics, they can't be that bad.

@congerz83

2 жыл бұрын

@@rodrossi9749 I’m happy you haven’t had any issues. The more good ones that get out there, hopefully the more we’ll see “in the wild”. These are awesome basses that get a LOT of hate. I get why Dave doesn’t like them, but he still works on them. So he’s not a complete hater. Lol.

Roger Glover has played the high end french brand Vigier basses for decades - for a reason!

@jackmomma7481

Жыл бұрын

Also, at least from my experience, if you listen to Deep Purple, you hear only muddy bass. No kind of midrange distinctive of a Rickenbacker, or similar

Dave and Rics oh boy

After watching this I took my 64 Rickenbacker 4001 (in mint conditions) out to the back yard burning pit and I set her a blaze with kerosene! I knew Dave would be proud.

Davey, Hipshot makes a great replacement bridge for Rickenbackers! Thank you for the enjoyable content while I have lunch quarantined. COVID sucks, man.

I bought a 4001 new in '78 and still have it and absolutely love it. I have never had the problems you have encountered. Sure my Fenders and G&Ls are easier to set up, the Rick seldom needs any adjustment,

I bought a new one when the 'rona hit. New style bridge that's easy to setup. Two truss rod type. So far, it's been great. Came well setup and I just nudged it a little with my regular Xcelite nut drivers to my own tastes.

dissimilar metal corrosion is the name of my new bluegrass band...

I wanted a bass that played well and I love the look of a Ricky so I got a Schecter Diamond 004.

Rickenbacker finally came out with an updated bass bridge design that you can buy from their online boutique.

@DavesWorldofFunStuff

Ай бұрын

still suks

I’ve played the same 4001 since 1978 and I have never had any issues with mine; I’ve heard the horror stories but never experienced them. I just perform regular maintenance and upkeep plus I use light gauge strings which I’m sure helps with the neck plus I had a Badass bridge installed shortly after I bought it

@DavesWorldofFunStuff

Жыл бұрын

did you ever travel cross country with it 300 gigs a year?

My first Rick got New massive bridge, humbucker, New scratshplate, ripped out Electronic, only on/off Switch, and still delivered no Basssound... Got me an Precision and was happy for the Rest of life

Good Dave!

Good job......I could live with 6/64's

Dave vs Rickenbacker, what could be more entertaining?

I just got a 4003 ( 2022 model) They are starting to make single truss rod models. New model bridge and no lacquer fingerboard too. ( it is a real RIC too)

Very good Dave. O love Rickenbacker Bass. Angra dos Reis, RJ 🇧🇷. God bless tou.

Hipshot makes a good replacement bridge that basically looks the same and has the same footprint. I've had 2 RICS and sold them both. But the one I put the Hipshot on worked the best. If you do buy one, keep the original cause some folks just like that kind of self punishment.

@Thompsongs

2 жыл бұрын

My 4001 and my 4003 both have the Hipshot bridge. In my opinion, that takes care of most of the quirks/issues that come from those basses.

I remember buying one brand new almost 5 years ago. First time I changed the strings the slot hadn't been drilled enough for the A string so when I was tuning the A string up it ripped the entire nut out of the neck

Always enjoy your videos.. glad you're back. I just replaced the two rods on a 1978 4000. Yes, the single pickup model. It only sounds half as bad! lol! The rods were a bear to remove, someone epoxied the aluminum bearing block to the rod ends! I had to cut it in half, and pull the rods out one at a time, as you have to - because they will not come out attached to the block, both at the same time. I, too, a long time ago, machined a 1/4" open end wrench to get in the stupid channel they dig to put two shitty rods in. The rods I removed, are so devoid of anything remotely resembling intrinsic strength, its laughable. The new ones, my client bought from an aftermarket Rick parts maker- are much better. I had to machine a new bearing block from aluminum stock, and it's actually better than the original now. One thing- It's really difficult to find 1/4" truss rod nuts, made of steel, not brass! The bass has the same ultimate issue the bass in your video has. The problem? The 44 year old neck through billet is no longer straight. It has bowed up, like the way a Fender neck develops an 'S' curve. It is like a Martin that needs a neck reset- but not possible.. the entire billet has changed in angle. I had to file the saddles like you did to get the action lower. And it was also all the way down. Bad design. Rickenbacker, by the way, has since gone to a single, double acting rod, and a new bridge design reminiscent of the Hipshot. It's about time, it only took 40 years of Luthiers and repairmen like us bitching about it to make them finally do something. I'm lefty, and I still haven't bought a Rick.. and now, a 4001S the one I would buy, is $2,400.00! I have a Chickenbacker lefty 4005 hollow body. I had to nearly completely rebuild it. That's a whole nother story!

I've always been tempted by a Rickenbackbower but luckily I've managed to stay poor enough to avoid such frivolity's : )

@Ndlanding

2 жыл бұрын

But surely you have enough to buy/rent a dictionary?

@charlescrain3084

2 жыл бұрын

Easy man. This ain’t a spelling bee✌🏻

@Ndlanding

2 жыл бұрын

@@charlescrain3084 Sory. My badd.

Another great video. Watching your video uploads gives us the opportunity to temporarily escape the stresses of the world for a while.

This channel's Rick episodes are something you just can't miss out on

i played a ric model 4000, one pickup for years...no problems, as long as you used rickenbacker flatwound strings. had a nice thump. they went to hell about '69...

The term "Getting to know the nature of the beast" was inspired by Rickenbacker. Actually I don't find working on them to be that bad, but be aware of their quirks.

@PintsofGuinness

2 жыл бұрын

hey archie!

@archieguitarz4700

2 жыл бұрын

@@PintsofGuinness how’s things? Hope you’re doing well.

I Have a 2021 4003 Rickenbacker Maple Glo that came stock with the Hip Shot bridge & all I can say is what an improved difference it makes when I compare it with my 2015 Jet Glo which I might be swapping out the stock bridge for a Hip Shot bridge as well.

Hey! There,s Davey's bathroom 😂

I am amazed at the amount of restraint you showed working on that thing hahaha. Good old Stick-in-your-backer. Makes great furniture, playing out, not so much. Cheers!

Love Daves videos, always something to learn from watching.

@DavesWorldofFunStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Thank you so much for all of your videos Dave. God knows how many people feel the same way about Rickenbacker's ignorance to these problems. It is absolutely mind boggling that making these basses with ONE truss rod just has not happened yet. I played a brand new Rickenbacker 4003 bass at a Guitar Center about three years ago. It was that walnut model with the maple fretboard and triangle inlays. To my surprise, it was very enticing as the tone, sustain, and playability were excellent. Whoever set that particular one up at the factory put a lot of love and time into it. I can still remember playing and looking at it thinking of your repair videos demonstrating how frustrating these basses are. There are also many online forums about how bad these basses are and how stubborn Rickenbacker's customer service is. Not fair to the customer, buyer, or tech that has to set it up. Buying it was completely out of the question anyways due to an extremely tight budget. Even if I could, I would not have bought it as the evidence has proven well beyond a shadow of doubt. Sorry for the ramble sir, God bless to everyone during these difficult times.

@cliftoncaskey5696

Ай бұрын

They make them with one truss rod now. They changed the design a couple of years ago.

Waiting for the Reaumebacker 80085

@jaex9617

2 жыл бұрын

ISWYDT

@nnamhor

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a Rickenbacker 4001 that comes with a bottle of lighter fuel and box of matches.

Recently picked up a 4003s/5w, and I'm happy to see a lot of the annoying quirks aren't on my version! Still has the double truss rod of course, but meh oh well, doesn't seem so bad to work on. I've also tried that app that you mentioned, I still don't think it sounds like how a ric normally does, but I do think it came fairly close

@eckie4679

10 ай бұрын

I’ve got one too and some days I love it but others … It does a pretty good job on an authentic sound except on the B string which is pretty weedy. Engaging the vintage circuit improves things a little bit but it’s not great overall. For the price I expected a lot better.

I always wanted one of those. I love the sound Chris squire gets. But when I saw how much they are and seeing Dave’s vids I bought a couple of squires instead and used the money left over to get a really nice amp. That company has sure pulled the wool over a lot of peoples eyes.

@TenFalconsMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I bought one (new) in 2019 and regret it. It choked on my first gig with it & I took too long to return it. Now I'm stuck with that POS.

Great video.

Geddy put a badass 2 bridge on his rick.

@DavesWorldofFunStuff

21 күн бұрын

yah yah yah

Once Mr. Hall departs to the great beyond perhaps Ric can move into the future. Their instruments look and sound nice, but have retained many design issues that keep them under the bed and off of the stage. Many 4000 series out there with Badass bridges and Duncan pickups.

You seem to be bouncing back well Dave. Keep on keepin’ on man. Love yer vids

I knew Dave was joking 😄😄😄 When he said what he said... As a professional repair tech I have worked on many Ric basses and I've seen... Interesting things 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 Tuners working backwards, nuts made of two pieces of bone on top of each other and so many other things... I'm a guitar player and I own a few basses but in spite of all the peculiar quirks I had to own one... The exact same one that's in the video actually... I changed a few things : It's completely shielded, my tuners work in the RIGHT direction 😁😁 the toggle switch that's usually very loose has been replaced... It's unique for sure...

I got one in 1978 for $450 and used it hard for several years, never had any issues with it and around 1989 I wasn't using it any more I sold it to somebody who wanted one for $450.

Mr Squire was the master. RIP best ever 🙏

@user-qn6dn1ht4j

Ай бұрын

I got three classic vibe bass's, 50's p/ 60's p with rosewood board, 70:'s j with maple board, good stuff,

I wish it was cheaper to send my Bass to Dave from europe, I have an 82 Aria Csb300 thats very dear to my heart. And id love Dave to slander it lol.

Rickenbacker basses have "that" sound that is unique to them, and it's awesome; it blows my mind that the company is so bound to tradition that they haven't ever bothered to even make restringing them less painful; I would already have a Rick bass and electric 12 string to go with my 360 6 string if restringing wasn't such a pain; I have 12 guitars to keep strung already and I don't need the aggravation!

@aniquinstark4347

2 жыл бұрын

@@UNUSUALUSERNAME220 The vast majority Rickenbacker customers want their instruments to be *identical* to the vintage ones. That means all the same issues. Same with Gibson customers.

@billymarshall2793

2 жыл бұрын

@@57too if I correct rickenbacker have stopped doing the dual truss rod as of late along with the new adjustable bridge

Turkey indeed!!! Anytime I get gassing for a Rick I will watch your Rick vids!!!

I must've gotten lucky with my 4003S, it has the new bridge and sets up perfectly with nice low action. Flatwounds don't hurt, either.

Gotta use the Xelite long 1/4 inch nut driver for these. I own 3 Ricks and have owned a dozen more.

I too was in lust over the 4001 because I saw Roger Glover playing one and the intro to "Highway Star" made me seek one out. The best music store in the county had one so salesman let this clueless 15 year old play it back in '75. I immediately hated it and knew I couldn't afford it either. Thank GOD I didn't go into hock for it based on stupid desire. A year later I was introduced to a '62 Jazz and my life was changed forever!

@Snandra66

2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, you didn't stray far from the Roger Glover sound by going for a Jazz considering one of his Ric's had a set of tilted Jazz pickups in the neck position

Love that double truss rod that is near impossible to adjust.

@DavesWorldofFunStuff

2 жыл бұрын

It sure is

I like the sound of that thing , maybe being a little sloppy could be part of it's character , a little difficult but fun when you get to know her ?

@IanThatMetalBassist

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like all the best girls

Ahhhhh Dave Vs Rickenbacker.......... The Auld enemy

...buy what (???) to make every bass sound like a Rickenbacker? that caught my attention 😊

More traditional than functional. Very distinctive tone that I kind of dug, but left a bruise on my rib cage every time I played it. Also, noisy as all hell. Traded for a P-bass back in ‘92.

I like your unbiased opinion on this bass, I’m a fan of the guys who played the Rick but it looks like a maintenance nightmare. One day I will try one but I’m not I’m not in a “Rush” to own a Rick yet.

@Thompsongs

2 жыл бұрын

I think Dave is pretty honest and straightforward about his opinion of instruments/musician brands/et cetera, but I'd hardly call his take on Rics "unbiased".

Looks like you are doing well. Glad to see ya! Dave, I absolutely HATE Ric's. I will NEVER buy anotherone..another one... EVER. Just an unnecessarily complicated pain to do any adjustments and MUCH more expensive than they are worth in my opinion... but thanks for the video. GREAT educational and entertainment value. Take care! P.S: the tone is great for Country gigs... but not mush (not a mistake) else in my opinion.

The Rickenbacker “Conniption” 😆✌🏼🍻Thanks Dave.

I have learnt so much from yuo about preventive maintenance I can preform on my instruments and save $. What is the brand/model of capo you use? Most I see available are very tight spring loaded that I'm afraid of damaging a high end finish. Also a special Thanks for introducing me to Solo Musical Instruments.

@DavesWorldofFunStuff

2 жыл бұрын

Shubbs

@brioncommon5701

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavesWorldofFunStuff Thanks Dave

Lemmy Kilmister is currently spinning in his grave due the lack of respect for his favourite musical instrument. He will come back to haunt you if this continues.

@DavesWorldofFunStuff

2 жыл бұрын

his was highly modified and not this bass..so STFU

@erikstokley5007

2 жыл бұрын

lemmy has also repeated that the only reason he likes Rickenbackers was the shape, he hated the sound of them, which is why he often used Gibson thunderbird and bartolini pickups

I can saw the title of the video and I could hear the sarcasm all way over this side of the pond!

Had a 1980 Mapleglo. Sold it after 6 months. Even the guy at the music store told me to get a real bass! They look good but couldn't get a usable sound out of it. I was so disappointed. I tried everything and it was a dog. The bridge is a joke and the truss rods are useless. Got a P bass. Never had a problem w it. Simple as that.

I actually went as far as sanding down the bottom of the bar that carries the individual string adjustment pieces...

"Some of us like the misery!"....Mrs Doyle

carving away in the free world

I once thought I wanted a Ricky. Not so much anymore.

time for some learning

Fortunately for me I know these things pretty well. The guitars have some strange quirks .

Scott Pilgrim has entered the chat

@DavesWorldofFunStuff

7 күн бұрын

fuk that movie ..I worked on it Director was an asshole

Over on Scott's Bass lessons he went over what he thought were the top ten basses of all time. He rated the Fender Precision as number one the Rickenbacker as number two and the fender Jazz as number three. Anyone who puts the Rickenbacker over the Fender Jazz is deranged.

@TenFalconsMusic

2 жыл бұрын

That guy is basically a used car salesman.

@Thompsongs

2 жыл бұрын

So, no room for personal tastes, then...?

@jburtonca

2 жыл бұрын

@@Thompsongs Personal tastes don't over ride facts.

@Thompsongs

2 жыл бұрын

@@jburtonca 😆 alright then. I like both basses, but I guess that doesn't matter.

"Crapmanship" now that's a perfect way to describe the quality control!

The orange turkey

Why the hell would you use two different metals?

why is the bridge pickup route so huge ? ive never figiured that out

I have 6, no complaints…

..."ummm i hate this thing"...lmao ,glad you're back....

Owned and played many kinds of basses in 45 years but I am mainly a Fender guy and even a few realy good Squiers, not the Affinitys but I have never wanted a Rickenbacker, it is the only bass that when I pick one up and play it it just feels so uncomfortable to play, and I think they sound like shit. I don't know much about recording because when one is played on a recording they do have a distinct sound and sound good. I own plenty of basses but I would not get a Rickenbacker just to have one, to each there own. P.S big Rodger Glover fan but I think he mostly played Fender P's on recording and Rickenbackers sometimes live.

Dave+Ric=Uh-oh!

Well technically they have fixed them, from the V2 bridge to single truss rod to non-laquered necks.

Crikey !

It's called galvanic action.

I really want to be able to do my own setups on my 4001, but I'm too afraid that I'll damage the instrument. Or do everything "right", but make it worse off than when I started. And then not be able to fix what I messed up. I need to start learning since my locar guitar guy is getting close to retiring and I can tell he's just "had it" with being a guitar and amp guy for as long as he has. I hate to even bring anything in to him these days. He'll take it and do the BEST job imaginable... but you also leave his work station feeling like you inconvenienced him since I'm not a "working musician" (he gets stuff sent to him UPS from all over - all of it being from active musicians. Many have told me that you'd be amazed who all sends him work, too. The fact that he doesn't tell about it only further reinforces those claims by others)

Looking good, Dave. Better than before, even! Must be the weather. Do you suppose the(Rick bass) string height was any lower, from the factory?

@DavesWorldofFunStuff

2 жыл бұрын

no

Even with all their problems, I would still like to have a Rick. But they are just too expensive for what you get. If I have to put some work into an instrument to get it functional, then I am not paying more than 2 or $300 for it. Good luck finding any Rick for that price.

BadAss Two Series bridges also corrode due to that dissimilar metal issue, and that's why I replaced all the height screws on mine with replacements that are the same alloy.

In the 70s when these came out I thought what a beautiful guitar and they are but being a lead guitarist and les Paul player I wanted a bass so I could learn bass parts so I bought a fender p bass. You just can't beat them. But I like the rick

You are correct Dave. Some very serious design flaws.

Oh look it's another Rickenbacker bird house for Dave's back yard. LMAO You go Davy those dang Rickenbackers are paying the bills with all the problems they have, I would just sell it and get a P-bass and be done with it. Even the dirds are say " WTH another Rickenbacker"

looks great like a trophy wife lol

Hey everyone, does anyone know what are the things that Dave uses at 5:12 ? and what is the proper pick up height?

@MrCarlsenth

2 жыл бұрын

Steel wool for fret polish, and a fretboard guard.

@carlosgarcia271

2 жыл бұрын

@@Zer0basscovers which would be a good grade for bass frets?!