24 frets?

Bassman_4080 · Post by **Bassman_4080** » Mon Jan 29, 2001 11:25 pm

What's the general consensus among us bass players here- would anyone (other than me) really like to see a Rick with 24 frets?? I realize it's not all that often that I find my way all the way up there, but it 'does' come up now and again (no pun intended), specifically when hammering-on harmonics/chords, etc..

Joe · Post by **Joe** » Wed Feb 07, 2001 5:04 pm

i completely agree. i would love to see a Rickenbacker with 24 frets, i mean...what could be better than a 2 octave neck?

-Joe

Bassman_4080 · Post by **Bassman_4080** » Wed Feb 07, 2001 10:46 pm

Ya got me- I asked Mark about this- read the posts under Adding Frets.....something I've been wanting to do for ages.......alas, some day.....

Mike_Bacciarini · Post by **Mike_Bacciarini** » Tue Feb 20, 2001 11:42 pm

I have a very special '78 4000 with an ebony fretboard and 21 frets (see postings @ Rick General/Prototypes/ ). I don't get up there very often either but just the idea of being able to actualy play an E instead of E-flat just seems right. - Mike

markthemd · Post by **markthemd** » Wed Feb 21, 2001 12:15 pm

Yes 24 frets on a bass is a great thing to have .

The 4002 had a greast sound and the 4000 with one pickup rocked!

The whole bass line could use a facelift.

I love the look of the Cheyanne...Can't find one in Seattle though ,the 4003 should be a 4001 again.

I think a variation on the 4000 should be looked into .Just one pickup ,maybe active and humcancelling .something cutting edge.

Bassman_4080 · Post by **Bassman_4080** » Sat Feb 24, 2001 6:18 pm

That would certainly be nice to see. Let's hope Mr. Hall may just cruise in to see these postings.