Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

I saw this movie the other night and really enjoyed it. Cool use of a Rickenbacker bass in the movie as well.

I ended up using Joey's first method of removing the strings and whatnot and got the baby right off. The second way that Jon Hall suggests is a tad bit tricky. I couldn't get it off like that.

So I got my new Rickenbacker and tried to take the pickup cover off based on the instructions I read on this site. I got
The screws loosened and the pickup dropped but can't get cover off. Seems like the springs are holding it in. Am I doing
Something wrong? Seems like I am so close to getting it.

I actually ended up getting me a brand new one. 2010 4003 Jetglo. Got it from the fine folks at Guitar Emporium in Louisville, Kentucky for a sweet price of $1750. I didn't think that was bad at all for a brand new one. The gentlemen said it had never even been taken out of the box and was exactly ...

Good call! Thanks so much for the advice.

I am in the market for a used or new 4003 Rickenbacker bass in either Jetglo or Fireglo, haven't decided which color yet. Either way, I know I am gonna spend $1500 to $2000 on one. In your opinion is a person better off going with a brand new 2010 for $2000 or looking around for a deal and possibly ...

absolutely phenomenal. great mix of songs off all Ben Kweller's album. he had a soar throat but still sang his heart out. the watson twins were great too. it was the first time i had seen or heard them. those girls are very beautiful as well. Ben Kweller has to be one of the most appreciative /down ...

i recently got this amp and i really like it a lot. the only thing is i am having trouble getting a good distortion sound out of it. i realize it's a "blues" amp and i probably won't get a heavy distortion sound out of it. any tips on how to get the heaviest distortion possible out of this amp? i ...

Just to be a contrarian....

Modelling amps are very versatile, so if you are going to be playing a lot of genres, the Valvtronix is worthy of consideration.

If you're more into one sound, then an AC15 is a great thing, but make sure it's the sound you're after!

that's a good point. i will try a ...

congrats on your 360 fellow hoosier and remember once you start you can never stop one ric is never enuff


i'm afraid i will have to stop at one. as much as i love Rics, i got the one i have always wanted. maybe i will get a 4003 bass someday. i had one sometime back
but had to sell it to make ...

thanks, david. the vox ac15cc1 sounds like the one for me. now, i just need to find a good used one. i can't afford a new one.

thanks so much, Nick. sounds like a nice amp, the junior and the valvetronix. now, i just need to make up my mind. i wish the valvetronix came with a footswitch.

I am looking at getting a cheaper Vox amp and stumbled across these AC15 or Vox VT100 Valvetronix.

here is what i am talking about.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AC15CC1/
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VT100

anyone familiar with these. recommend or not recommend? looking to spend ...

congrats!! i too got a new (first) Rickenbacker guitar yesterday. 360 though. thats so cool. and yes, lets see some photos.

yeah, after seeing a "real" ric 360 in person and seeing some of the **** they've got on that site...it should be shut down.