New Ric bass?
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New Ric bass?
Saw this on reddit... is it for real? Supposedly for sale/taking orders tomorrow?
https://i.imgur.com/W8TKXzi.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/W8TKXzi.jpg
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It’s true! There were posts by rickenbacker official all over Facebook and Instagram this morning about them for the 90th anniversary. From my perspective they really nailed it on these.
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I guess it wont matter for me, I have a daughter getting married......so much for my extra cash for a while.
Nice looking pair though. John always said the 4005 was a hard sell, it will be interesting to see how the new 4005 does in 2021.
Nice looking pair though. John always said the 4005 was a hard sell, it will be interesting to see how the new 4005 does in 2021.
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That's the biggest detail to me. Maybe we are officially anoraks?sloop_john_b wrote:The return of crushed pearl inlays.
SO cool to see crushed pearl inlays return for the first time in 48 years.
Both of these are great, though I especially love the bass. The bass is a short scale (30" ?) so it's extremely comfortable to play (possibly because I'm a guitarist), and super fun. Surprisingly loud unplugged as well. The proportions are just right on the bass, since it's not a full scale instrument.
Looking forward to seeing the MSRP on these, and seeing if I can swing it.
These are a total 'role reversal' i.e... you have the "guitar with a bass body" and the "bass with a guitar body." Fun stuff
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One smart design decision is to use the old style tailpiece instead of the exploding R. And personally, I also find it prettier.
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Bands: 2
Bass: -64 and -67
Amp: Sunn 300T and Model T prototype
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Bands: 2
Bass: -64 and -67
Amp: Sunn 300T and Model T prototype
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that bass is going to ruin me. Seriously, really cool stuff that people have been asking for for decades. Can't wait to not be able to afford one, but....
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So, is the bass a short scale with a smaller body?
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+1 Hmmmm Crushed Pearlsloop_john_b wrote:The return of crushed pearl inlays.
"It's Red Jim, but not as we know it...."
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Standard 360 (old style) body with an enlarged neck pocket to accept the bass neck. 30.5" scale.teeder wrote:So, is the bass a short scale with a smaller body?
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https://reverb.com/item/38420973-ricken ... BvQcxFfO9o
$5k+
I wonder if this is going to be more accessible after the "pre-order" stage. Somehow, I doubt that.
Also available in Jetglo(!)
$5k+
I wonder if this is going to be more accessible after the "pre-order" stage. Somehow, I doubt that.
Also available in Jetglo(!)
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Bands: 2
Bass: -64 and -67
Amp: Sunn 300T and Model T prototype
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Bands: 2
Bass: -64 and -67
Amp: Sunn 300T and Model T prototype
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God, that's beautiful!
2004 4003 JetGlo
Epiphone Jack Casady
Ovation Magnum 1
Mania VTB-4BS
Dean Stylist w/ John Birch Magnum II pups
Yamaha BB414
Trace Elliot VA350/GP11 Mk1
Peavey TB-Raxx
2 BFM Omni 10.5 crossfire cabs
Roland Bass Cube 100
Epiphone Jack Casady
Ovation Magnum 1
Mania VTB-4BS
Dean Stylist w/ John Birch Magnum II pups
Yamaha BB414
Trace Elliot VA350/GP11 Mk1
Peavey TB-Raxx
2 BFM Omni 10.5 crossfire cabs
Roland Bass Cube 100
Re: New Ric bass?
Collin, where did you get to play this?collin wrote:That's the biggest detail to me. Maybe we are officially anoraks?sloop_john_b wrote:The return of crushed pearl inlays.
SO cool to see crushed pearl inlays return for the first time in 48 years.
Both of these are great, though I especially love the bass. The bass is a short scale (30" ?) so it's extremely comfortable to play (possibly because I'm a guitarist), and super fun. Surprisingly loud unplugged as well. The proportions are just right on the bass, since it's not a full scale instrument.
Looking forward to seeing the MSRP on these, and seeing if I can swing it.
These are a total 'role reversal' i.e... you have the "guitar with a bass body" and the "bass with a guitar body." Fun stuff