Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

I did a little search for the emperor to see what the fuss is about. All I can say is, "wow..."

I'm a beginner with a weird history. There were always instruments in the house when I was growing up, and I started a small collection of my own when I was in high school. From time to time I would try to learn how to play (drums, bass, guitar,) but nothing really stuck. I finally decided to ...

Hi Kaia! I just joined the other day. Everyone is very friendly around here. What color is your 4001? I play a 1974 Mapleglo, and I love it!

The "Zelda" was inspired by Zelda Fitzgerald. I'm not nearly as crazy as she was...

Thanks for the warm welcome! To answer your question, J gary, I prefer the 4001 since it has a thinner neck than the 4003. I also have thing for vintage gear. My Danelectro and Mustang are both reissues, so I was really wanting an older Rickenbacker. My 4001 isn't museum quality, but it's a great ...

Hello! I'm new to the forum, but this topic is right up my alley. You see, I have teeny, tiny hands (even for a girl.) I started playing on a Fender Mustang, and I also have a Danelectro Longhorn. They are both fantastic, but I recently made the leap to long-scale with a 1974 4001 and I'm doing fine ...