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by Kiddwad57
Sun Feb 18, 2024 3:42 am
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: Who uses the damper?
Replies: 7
Views: 767

Re: Who uses the damper?

It was handy on the fretted, but unnecessary on the fretless.
by Kiddwad57
Tue Jan 16, 2024 2:56 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: Why do RICs click? RIC Newbie
Replies: 13
Views: 1255

Re: Why do RICs click? RIC Newbie

Your post piqued my curiosity about the acoustical differences in volume levels between my Ric 4003fl and fretted '75 Fender Jazz Bass. Before comparing, some details: The 4003fl has a rosewood fingerboard, the Jazz Bass' is maple. Both basses have been strung with TI flats. They each feature factor...
by Kiddwad57
Tue Jan 16, 2024 2:12 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Artists
Topic: Bruce Foxton 4001 Bass Butcher
Replies: 1
Views: 773

Re: Bruce Foxton 4001 Bass Butcher

Let's not stop with Bruce. What kind of pickups are on Paul's guitar? That isn't a standard finish!
by Kiddwad57
Tue Jan 16, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Artists
Topic: Moody Blues photo
Replies: 0
Views: 758

Moody Blues photo

A Ric with Denny Laine and Clint Warwick
(Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
(Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
I happened across this photo and the Ric jumped out at me before I could recognize the people!
by Kiddwad57
Fri Jul 14, 2023 12:24 am
Forum: Rickenbacker Artists
Topic: Gene Clark
Replies: 8
Views: 1376

Re: Gene Clark

That's a whole nother level!
by Kiddwad57
Thu Jul 13, 2023 6:07 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Artists
Topic: Gene Clark
Replies: 8
Views: 1376

Re: Gene Clark

I'll see your three pickups and raise you one!

https://images.reverb.com/image/upload/ ... fqa9ro.jpg

I used to drool over the Kimberly Big Horn in the Lafayette catalogs!
by Kiddwad57
Fri Jul 07, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: String Poll for Rickenbacker Bass Players
Replies: 38
Views: 13223

Re: String Poll for Rickenbacker Bass Players

Thanks for that, H the H. Sorry it's taken so long to respond. I like the concept of the Optima RB set being a tad more robust on the D and G. As much as I love the TI, the G can sound a bit thin to me, sometimes.
by Kiddwad57
Fri Jul 07, 2023 7:32 am
Forum: "Vibrola" Rickenbacker Technical Forum: By Paul Wilczynski
Topic: PAUL WILCZYNSKI RETURNS
Replies: 34
Views: 8840

Re: PAUL WILCZYNSKI RETURNS

Hi, Paul, what an interesting read of your travels and travails, and glad to know that all is right in the end. That whole COVID experience had such an impact on everyone, and we're all still feeling the ramifications. Facebook has had an "off odor" since it's inception. It kept me from cr...
by Kiddwad57
Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: 10 years ago!
Replies: 30
Views: 2447

Re: 10 years ago!

Sounds as though you had a fun time! Enjoy your past, present and future!
by Kiddwad57
Mon May 01, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: Fretless Ric bass questions.
Replies: 17
Views: 1640

Re: Fretless Ric bass questions.

Well, in this case, “lots” were a few comments made by two qualified listeners. Still…
by Kiddwad57
Sat Apr 29, 2023 9:18 am
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: Fretless Ric bass questions.
Replies: 17
Views: 1640

Re: Fretless Ric bass questions.

The oldies gig went very well with lots of compliments on the sound of the bass, especially on the ballads. A "qualified listener" was knocked out by the Ric, reaffirming the authentic string bass tone. I did up the balance to the front pickup on those ballads.
by Kiddwad57
Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:44 am
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: Treble Bezel by Tubeampology
Replies: 15
Views: 4915

Re: Treble Bezel by Tubeampology

Congrats on your new bass, hope it's a beaut. I've had the bezel with the indentation for your thumb on my 4003fl forever. It's a great product. Thanks Frank!
BTW: Are you using a tubeampology bezel, and if so, which flavor?
by Kiddwad57
Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:39 am
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: String Poll for Rickenbacker Bass Players
Replies: 38
Views: 13223

Re: String Poll for Rickenbacker Bass Players

Has anyone used TI flats for ages and then tried Optima? Please describe the differences between the two. If you've used Optima, what are your feelings about them, why have you continued or why did you move on? Thanks!
by Kiddwad57
Sat Apr 22, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe
Topic: Fretless Ric bass questions.
Replies: 17
Views: 1640

Re: Fretless Ric bass questions.

I'm gigging with a 2007 4003fl on a rockin' oldies show. I think Rickenbacker fretless basses sound more like a double bass that just about any fretless basses I've heard. I don't pursue mwah, but the sustain on ballads is beautiful. On this bass there are the same number of dots as a fretted versio...
by Kiddwad57
Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: Beatles' Forum
Topic: The Beatles at Stowe School
Replies: 2
Views: 1115

Re: The Beatles at Stowe School

This is supposed to be an especially rocking concert because it took place in a boy's school. Cheers instead of screams.

The picture I've seen of it has them playing through AC30s, a T60, and impressive P.A. boxes (for the time). I'll bet the sound was great!

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