An introduction

[Dirk]

Hello,
Just joined today, not sure I know all the proper Ricknettiquette, but here's an introduction in any case.
So apologies if I do anything incorrectly.
I was pointed here from the TalkBass forums, which I have been a member of for several years.

A little brief Rickstory from me.
I'm a former Rick player who stupidly sold his old Rick's years ago, before the internet even!
As I moved on to more strings I thought I would never go back or miss them, I was wrong.
My Rick background, I bought a brand new Maple 4001 in '79, it was nice, eventually replaced the original bridge with
a Badass, all the rage back then. Got it at the House of Guitars Rochester, NY.
Used that bass for many years including school. There I ended up selling the '79 to my roommate to fund an older Rick.
Well I must have had good taste at least. I got the oldie in '81 while I was at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. from another bass student there.
Here are the clues I have, I don't have the bass anymore, but remember it very well.
From help over at TalkBass I have been able to determine a general age range of the older Rick.
60's to early 70's, Maple, 1 piece neck, walnut sides headstock. Checkerboard body inlay, deep mother of pearl inlays edge to edge.
I was told it originally had a horseshoe in the bridge, and the bridge pickup ring was cut down to allow the horseshoe to come up though, so I believe that.
The neck pickup was a post '74 High gain, I assume it had a toaster originally. Pickup and electronic routs are forstner drilled. I got it with wavy tuners, "72- whenever. It did have Rick-o-Sound with 2 outs, but always thought it was questionable as the screws on it were certainly not original. I eventually gave it the badass bridge replacement, and replaced the neck pickup with a High-A. Also replaced the tuners.

Now on to my motivation as to why I discovered this amazing resource here.
The other day I managed to find my old trunk from my school dayz, and much to my surprise, the older Rick leftover parts.
Stuck away in a barn since about '83 I was amazed at all the old stuff I still had, quite a walk down the nostalgia path.
I am aware of the initial number of posts in order to do more research, no problem and it's completely understandable.
I obviously have lots of reading to do here.

Thanks for having me.
Dirk

[turlu]

Dirk,

Welcome. This is a great forum for all Ric lovers! I have left my Ric alone for a few years but I tell you, you will always go back to them. These are special instruments with lots of history behind them. I now own two beauties, a 1993 4001V63 and a 2007 4003 DCM 75th anniversary. They are very dear to my heart !!

Enjoy the Forum, ask questions and everyone here will help you out at ther best. Welcome !

[rickenbrother]

Welcome to the forum, Dirk!

[Dirk]

Thanks for the welcomes!
Let me just say the more I read this site, I am just amazed at it's resources and knowledge.
Not to mention the pictures, oh my, are you all sure this site shouldn't be named RickenPorn?
Cheers,
Dirk

[jps]

Welcome, Dirk!

I am glad to see you already found how great these folks around here are.

[cjj]

Thanks for the welcomes!
Let me just say the more I read this site, I am just amazed at it's resources and knowledge.
Not to mention the pictures, oh my, are you all sure this site shouldn't be named RickenPorn?
Cheers,
Dirk

Yes, welcome to the RRF!

Actually, it's often referred to as "Rick-O-Porn" round these parts...

[Dirk]

Now that IS funny!

Hello Jeffery, thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
Cheers,

Dirk

[ram]

Welcome to THE Forum Dirk.... a wonderful place indeed!!!

[weemac]

Welcome Dirk.
Just a warning, hanging out with the loonies on this forum will having you purchase instruments you can almost afford... I have been suckered a couple of times.. The blagards....

Stick around, you will find a great and quirky bunch of lads and ladettes here, who in truth won't steer you wrong!

Eden.

[Dirk]

Thanks for all the warm welcomes, and the more I read the information here, the Rick itch is working it's way to the surface!
Curses! Well there certainly could be worst things to lust after I suppose.

Cheers,
Dirk

[jimk]

Welcome to the madhou.....RRF, Dirk. I see that RAS (Rickenbacker Acquisition Syndrome) is beginning to set in. Resistance is futile.
JimK

[chefothefuture]

Welcome to the madhou.....RRF, Dirk. I see that RAS (Rickenbacker Acquisition Syndrome) is beginning to set in. Resistance is futile.
JimK

You ain't kiddin' !
I stayed away for a while and last year I poke my head in to see what's up and I end up with a '59 365.
This year I poke my head back in and end up with a '68 4001....
And now there might be another.....

[cjj]

Welcome to the madhou.....RRF, Dirk. I see that RAS (Rickenbacker Acquisition Syndrome) is beginning to set in. Resistance is futile.
JimK

You ain't kiddin' !
I stayed away for a while and last year I poke my head in to see what's up and I end up with a '59 365.
This year I poke my head back in and end up with a '68 4001....
And now there might be another.....

I'll "third" that thought. I joined a few years back with one Rick and no real plans to get another. Now I'm pushing towards 10 of 'em...

[Dirk]

Alright now I'm scared! LOL
Or should I say my wallet is getting scared!

I will admit CJ that the top of the Rick in your avatar has fantastic figuring.

Cheers,
Dirk

[cjj]

Alright now I'm scared! LOL
Or should I say my wallet is getting scared!

I will admit CJ that the top of the Rick in your avatar has fantastic figuring.

Cheers,
Dirk

Thanks!

Here's a few more pics of it (and a few others) just to help promote a bit more RAS: