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My first Ric
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:52 pm
by necrobacker
just bought a Rickenbacker 4003 (year 2004) going through a Orange Tiny Terror 500watt, and Orange 600 Watt. (sounds awesome)
Got the following effects pedals:
Electro Harmonix Big Muff bass PI,
Boss BF3 Flanger,
Boss CH3 Chorus,
Digitech bass Xeries Synth Wah,
Dunlop Bass Wah,
Acer Tuner
was wondering if anyone can confirm it is not a fake, due to my own neurotic anxiety (caused by spending so much on it lol )
it looks fine, sounds fine, the supplier was trust worthy and the serial number checks out. its just the fact it doesn't say "standard" or "Rick 'o Sound" on the jack plate. Im assuming the writing has just warn off and this is common on ricks?
replies and reassurance will be appreciated lol.
Thanks!
Re: My first Ric
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:11 pm
by jps
Welcome, Chris!
Looks good to me.
Re: My first Ric
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:13 pm
by jingle_jangle
That lettering is silk-screened on top of a plated steel or highly-polished stainless steel surface, and will wear off with time.
Re: My first Ric
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:20 pm
by necrobacker
few! that's a relief, thanks for the quick replies guys!
anxiety be gone!!!
its great to be a rick owner, wanted one for soo many years!
Re: My first Ric
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:40 pm
by teeder
Welcome, Chris. Looks good from here!
Re: My first Ric
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 3:45 pm
by cjj
Yup, I agree, looks legit to me.
Welcome to the club!
Re: My first Ric
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 3:51 pm
by doctorwho
cjj wrote:Yup, I agree, looks legit to me.
Welcome to the club!
+1!
Re: My first Ric
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 5:35 pm
by rickenbottom
Nice acquisition. Welcome to the forum
Re: My first Ric
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:24 am
by necrobacker
thanks everyone!
one quick question (famous last words) what would you say the best strings are for a Rickenbacker? i play using my fingers so would prefer low gauge strings. your thoughts?
Re: My first Ric
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:38 am
by rickenbottom
necrobacker wrote:thanks everyone!
one quick question (famous last words) what would you say the best strings are for a Rickenbacker? i play using my fingers so would prefer low gauge strings. your thoughts?
Good question: I am presently using Thomastik Infeld JF344 flats. They are very nice low tension strings as long as you like flat wounds. Also very long lasting. Very popular on this forum.
Re: My first Ric
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:25 am
by Lefty4003S8
Welcome!!!!! Bass looks good....LOVE Fireglo!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: My first Ric
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:47 am
by ram
looks good, looks real... and if i did the numbers correctly week 7 of 2004! A splendid looking machine!!! Welcome to THE forum Chris!!
Re: My first Ric
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 11:39 am
by Redstrand
+1 on the TI Flats...the rumble is out of sight!
Re: My first Ric
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 1:24 pm
by jps
Redstrand wrote:+1 on the TI Flats...the rumble is out of sight!
If you prefer roundwound strings the TI Jazz Rounds (JR344) are really low tension and feel great; the windings use smaller diameter wrap wire so they feel nice and smooth, and they last a very long time tone-wise. When brand new they do not have the typical ear-bleeding brightness of most roundwound strings but due to that they sound much more consistent over time.
Re: My first Ric
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 1:59 pm
by coolingitdown
My 4003 and the Circle K balanced 106 set have been a match made in heaven! They are also pretty popular here.