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Gonna seem like a weird question :)
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:00 pm
by Defiled
Well I ordered my 4003 Friday (getting it monday
) and umm i was just thinking, this is my first Neck-thru bass...
Well basically, my fingerstyle is basically right near the fingerboard if not on the fingerboard (ala Geezer Butler, Scott Reeder etc) Anyway, my current base is bolt on so i thought maybe it would be different, i put my thumb where the fingerboard meets the body (it slightly higher, fits my thumb nice
) hopefully you understand what im saying. Does the rick or even any Neck-Thru bass have this?
Thanks guys
Re: Gonna seem like a weird question :)
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:06 pm
by jdogric12
Welcome Jordan. Sounds like you're describing profile rather than neck type. The Rick does have a little bit of space for your thumb. If you play precisely enough, the edge of the pickguard may work too.
Re: Gonna seem like a weird question :)
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:43 am
by jps
Welcome, Jordan!
I pluck my Ricks quite often up on the fingerboard going as high as the 12th fret so no problems with this technique.
Re: Gonna seem like a weird question :)
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:40 am
by VRICKY63
Yeah . The neck makes a nice thumb rest . Deep tone up there .
Re: Gonna seem like a weird question :)
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:24 am
by Defiled
Thanks guys...
P.S One day to go
Re: Gonna seem like a weird question :)
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 12:15 pm
by rickenbrother
At times I will also play right near the fingerboard. If I'm playing fretless, I usually will play near the fingerboard. I've had no problems with the technique on my Rick basses.
Re: Gonna seem like a weird question :)
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 1:29 pm
by JakeK
The end of the neck is a good thumb rest, IMO.
Re: Gonna seem like a weird question :)
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:44 pm
by hieronymous
One cool thing about the 4001/4003 shape is that the body meets the neck at the 20th fret on the bass side, so it's a perfect place to put your thumb.
Re: Gonna seem like a weird question :)
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:03 am
by Defiled
Well she came today
:D
Man oh man im shocked...I did'nt think it would be this good!! I should of never even doubted her!!
I've never heard such a tone in my life! I played it unplugged for about 10 mins just to get the general feel and was impressed...then i plugged it in and wow!! I've never played a bass that had that high treble sound but with still a nice amount of low end. Amazing bass worth every penny!
Im afraid the only picture i have is with my ****** phone D:
Also, how can i find out what year it is exactly, it has rick-o-sound etc so i guess 06+ but i want to know exactly
Where is the serial number?
Re: Gonna seem like a weird question :)
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:11 am
by rick_ovic
Congratulations on the safe arrival of your Rickenbacker, Jordan. It's a good feeling, isn't it?
The serial numbr is located on the jackplate. You can determine the manufacture date via the RIC decoder:-
http://www.rickenbacker.com/service_serials.asp
Enjoy!
Re: Gonna seem like a weird question :)
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:20 am
by rickenbrother
Jordan, congrats and enjoy it!
Re: Gonna seem like a weird question :)
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:50 am
by basjac
she's beautiful! Welcome and congrats. That's the only place I play. the sound!
Re: Gonna seem like a weird question :)
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:07 pm
by ram
Welcome to the forum Jordan and congrats on the new bass!
Re: Gonna seem like a weird question :)
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:25 am
by johnallg
Jordan, welcome and congrats! What year did she turn out to be?
Re: Gonna seem like a weird question :)
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:49 am
by Defiled
08 Model
I did think so due to the inlays but still was'nt 100%