What strings and picks do you like to use with your Ric?

[08 Ric 4003]

I use Dean Markley gauge 45-100 and want to try flats on my Jazz and Ric but need to find flats that have the same tension as my roundwound string. I don't want to change my set up, but axes are set up sweet.

[aceonbass]

I've been using D'Addario nickel rounds on my Ricks for awhile, but the new two piece necks are so stiff that, even with the added 34lbs of tension of the B string on my 4-2-5 conversions, the truss rods are almost only finger tight. I'm going to try a set of good old RotoSound Swing Bass strings on my 4004L5 conversion next to see if I can get a bit more tension so I can tune out a dead spot or two on the D string.

[coolingitdown]

I use Dean Markley gauge 45-100 and want to try flats on my Jazz and Ric but need to find flats that have the same tension as my roundwound string. I don't want to change my set up, but axes are set up sweet.

We've all heard good things about the Fender 9050CL set. It might suit your needs...

[08 Ric 4003]

I will give the fenders a look and take a set for a test run. Thanks. It will be time to change strings in a few weeks.

[petersland]

Puretone light 45-125 (5 string)

[weemac]

Puretone light 45-125 (5 string)

They are good strings!

Eden.

[teeder]

I use GHS Boomer med-lights on my V63 with Dunlop 1mm nylon picks or fingers for gigs. I'm really digging the NOS Rick Flats I got from the For Sale Section too. The tension suits me better than the TI's I had.

[gearhed289]

I was a GHS Super Steels user for many years until I accidentally discovered Dean Markley SR2000 strings. I love 'em, and they last a LONG time! And that's coming from someone who hits hard and likes fresh sounding strings.

I use custom printed picks from In Tune. They're basically Dunlop Tortex .88

[bassduke49]

Tom, you gonna make it up nort' for the Milwaukee Confluence June 11-12?

[dricard]

I don 't typically use a pick.

I like the factory Rickenbacker rounds on mt '97 4003, and Roto 66 rounds on the '75 4001.

[08 Ric 4003]

I love Dean Markley string I use them on my Basses and Guitars. They are American made for all my American axes. Martin D-15, Fender HH Strat, Fender Hiway 1 Tele, Gibson BB KIng Lucille, Fender Jazz with a Warmoth neck and a Ric 4003. I like the Blue Steel Cryogenic Strings and the Vintage Series.

[dbriggy]

Hi from a new boy in London!
I got my first 4001 in about 1986 and I traded it for a jazz bass special after a couple of years but I always sort of regretted it. Having been through many basses since, musicmans, warwicks, and more recently Status graphites, I always had a soft spot for the old Ricky so I got me a '04 4003 JG and I love the sound but I have never really got on with the neck. I played a '73 4001 BG and it was spot on! I had to buy it, I am now addicted it's official! I've got 2!
anyway I use 40-100 rotosound 66 on the 4003, and the 4001 is at my local guitar guy being set up with the same in 45-105 as i wanted to try and get a bit more of a solid feel when i play between the PUPs.
I never used a pick, I'm all fingers & thumbs.

It's good to know there are others out there with the same Ricky obsession, I'm not alone!

Duncan

[rickenbrother]

Welcome to the forum, Duncan!

[gearhed289]

Tom, you gonna make it up nort' for the Milwaukee Confluence June 11-12?

Hey Paul, I might be able to swing up on Sunday. I have a fest gig in Chicago on the 11th.