2020 rick bass

marcus · Post by **marcus** » Fri Dec 20, 2002 8:49 am

just bought a 2020 FG model rick bass from 1993.
It has been in the shop since, nobody wanted it for 10 years so they put it on sale for 660 €.
It's kind of like a modern version of the 3001 bass (which I also own). The 2020 has 2 passive humbuckers. It is a very loud bass, it has more output than my music man stingray. It is also very easy to play.
Great bass, unpopular probably due to it's appearance, (which I like).
Just thought to bring your attention to a rarely discussed rick bass that is actually a very nice
instrument.......
Anybody any experience with this bass ??

Marcus.

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Fri Dec 20, 2002 1:13 pm

Er... No. Actually I don't think I know what it looks like. What about its sound? Does it depart from the classic Rickenbacker tone? I fear it does as humbuckers are used. How about a picture?

mortivan · Post by **mortivan** » Fri Dec 20, 2002 1:47 pm

Ditto! I'd like to see a picture too.

paul_yan · Post by **paul_yan** » Fri Dec 20, 2002 2:31 pm

Congratulations, Marcus.
That sure is a rare bird.
I'd also like to see pics of it.

Merry 'Xmas.(What's that "R" thing under the "Xmas tree?)

sir_andrew_of_left_coast · Fri Dec 20, 2002 2:47 pm

In case a photo isn't available, go to the Rickenbacker Registration Page, click "Photos" from the Menu, click "Bass Photos," then click "Group 1," and you'll see a 3001 bass. That's the body style.

If you go to the official Rickenbacker site and look at the Glen Frey Sig Model, you'll see the RIC-monagrammed humbucker pickups, the single-level pickguard, and single volume/single tone control knob scheme that are also used on a 2020.

When I think about it... I suppose there isn't a whole lot of difference in the body styles of the 3001 and the Glen Frey Model... look at either one.

marcus · Post by **marcus** » Sat Dec 21, 2002 1:17 am

I will try to forward a photo of it soon. I have never seen a photo on the net of this bass so I will make some myself....

Marcus.

paul_yan · Post by **paul_yan** » Sat Dec 21, 2002 7:21 am

Please do, Marcus.
Curiosity is really torturing the cats.

Peace,
Paul

chrispbass · Post by **chrispbass** » Tue Dec 31, 2002 2:09 am

I've seen Marcus playing the 2020 and it looks great!
It's fireglo with a 4005-like scratchplate.
Differences with the 3001 are the small tuners, two humbuckers (adjustable from the back!) and also a slightly slimmer body.

It looks a lot slimmer than the 3000/3001.

It also sounds great!

Greetings,

Chris

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Sat Jan 04, 2003 12:33 am

Marc: just saw a 2020 on Ebay a couple of minutes back. Now I know what it looks like. Wouldn't half mind having one in my collection. And it must be pretty rare.

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Sat Jan 04, 2003 12:40 am

Check it out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4713&item=935258056

marcus · Post by **marcus** » Sat Jan 04, 2003 5:21 am

Yep thats the one, only mine is fireglow whith white scratchplate/logo. It sounds like a Jazzbass on steroids. Probebly due to the PU configuration.

eddier · Post by **eddier** » Sat Jan 04, 2003 8:01 am

Great catch Marcus & good luck with your new bass!

Correct me if I am wrong, didn't Rickenbacker make long & short scale versions of this model in the mid-70's- early 80's?
I think I can recall seeing a short scale, in autumn-glo, single PU with a rosewood (or a maple coloured dark brown)fretboard. The sound was powerful.

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Sat Jan 04, 2003 10:44 am

Eddier, I believe you are referring to Models 3000 and 3001.

eddier · Post by **eddier** » Sat Jan 04, 2003 12:15 pm

Sergio, Thanks.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 8:12 pm

Isn't that 2020 Ric bass on ebay modified? I thought all of the 2020 basses came without pickguards and with 4 knobs ...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4713&item=935258056

The maple neck looks cool ..