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4004cII/5
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 7:09 am
by kcole4001
Has this model always been listed in the "Models" directory on the RIC site even though not in production, or are they back?
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 7:20 am
by ken_swearingen
Its always been there, I dont think were going to have a clue on anything until after NAMM.
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 7:37 am
by pma
This model was on the Ric site years before they began production. I waited 16 months from my order to when I received my first one (I have 2). I hope they do announce something at NAMM on this bass including a fix for the pickup issue. I am having one of my basses fixed by having the pickups rewound. I should get it back next week and will post how this is working.
Paul
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 7:41 am
by kcole4001
Yeah, someone just pointed out the price sheet under "Service". It shows the RM 1996 in AFG only listed, so that must be the new model.
I had high hopes!
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:36 pm
by gshadoan
>I am having one of my basses fixed by having the pickups rewound
Im curious, (since I dont know really how pickups work) what is the idea and benifit behind this?
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:42 pm
by rickfan63
I forgot about NAMM coming up.
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 1:32 pm
by jwr2
"I am having one of my basses fixed by having the pickups rewound
Im curious, (since I dont know really how pickups work) what is the idea and benifit behind this?"
ya rewinding is not the problem ... the size of the rails is the problem ...
I would love to get a hold of Ric humbuckers that cover wide string spacings ...
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 6:04 pm
by johnhall
... the size of the rails is the problem ...
Well, part of the problem anyway. Just making them bigger doesn't solve the basic phasing issue. And you're right, rewinding won't solve that either.
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 6:24 pm
by jwr2
I am a fan of the hb1 and hb2 pickups ... on my 4004 and 2030 and 2020 basses they growl ... maybe 2 volume controls would help a "phasing problem"
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 7:39 pm
by gregson1
I'm very happy that Rickenbacker is pausing production on these to get the design issues resolved. Unfortunately, I ordered one of these in Montezuma Brown from Mike Parks and the cancellation of that order basically excludes me from ever getting one in that finish. I am NOT happy about this at all.
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 9:36 am
by gshadoan
Well Greg, I can assure you, that when you get one of these, color will be a minor issue. You will LOVE it. I wanted the TB, but ended up with the TG. It is (for me) the PERFECT bass. All the killer looks and design of RIC, and a great playing 5 string. The bass of my dreams. John, as to the pickups, the Bart's I put in dont have any phasing problems. I know RIC likes to use their own PU designs, but the BART's hit the mark right on the head. Maybe Bill and Pat will make them for you.
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:09 am
by johnhall
Not in my lifetime.
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:53 am
by rickfan60
I like Bartolini pickups but they can be hard to get. There is a set in my Fender/Lakland. I am told (by a person familiar with the company) that they are usually behind on production and the dealers can't get what they order. It is about perfection not production, or something like that anyway.