Skunks are back
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Skunks are back
Absolutely marvelous I'm a big fan of the Skunk Stripe.
Now bring back Burgundyglo and let's boogie.
Now bring back Burgundyglo and let's boogie.
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Neat! I wonder what the reason is.
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Could it have anything to do with the new single truss rod, maybe?
2004 4003 JetGlo
Epiphone Jack Casady
Ovation Magnum 1
Mania VTB-4BS
Dean Stylist w/ John Birch Magnum II pups
Yamaha BB414
Trace Elliot VA350/GP11 Mk1
Peavey TB-Raxx
2 BFM Omni 10.5 crossfire cabs
Roland Bass Cube 100
Epiphone Jack Casady
Ovation Magnum 1
Mania VTB-4BS
Dean Stylist w/ John Birch Magnum II pups
Yamaha BB414
Trace Elliot VA350/GP11 Mk1
Peavey TB-Raxx
2 BFM Omni 10.5 crossfire cabs
Roland Bass Cube 100
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Hi Folks. I'm guessing is it's for aesthetics. There will be some structural improvement in having a skunk stripe of a different timber (walnut?), but not that much over the 2-piece necks. Also, there are plenty of 1-piece neck 4003s out there that are very stable, like my '03 model. Skunks are not generally seen on mass-produced basses and will further set the RIC apart based on apparent build quality.
To my way of thinking the changes we've seen in the last few years add up to addressing some of the complaints from people who don't use Rickenbacker basses, as well as some of the feedback from the RIC fan community. The push-pull tone pot, the V2 bridge, single trussrods, unlacquered fretboards and now skunk stripes. Add in the recent 4003/5S and the Natural Walnut range and it feels like a substantial pivot for the brand in the market. That's my 2-cents worth.
What's left after this? Retiring ROS and going to single output across the range? Removing the bridge pickup surround and streamlining the appearance? Both of these would be controversial. The only remaining elephant in the room is the price, but I don't see the company going that far.
Perhaps retire ROS as it is now by using a single stereo output and another push-pull pot to switch between the modes?
Cheers,
To my way of thinking the changes we've seen in the last few years add up to addressing some of the complaints from people who don't use Rickenbacker basses, as well as some of the feedback from the RIC fan community. The push-pull tone pot, the V2 bridge, single trussrods, unlacquered fretboards and now skunk stripes. Add in the recent 4003/5S and the Natural Walnut range and it feels like a substantial pivot for the brand in the market. That's my 2-cents worth.
What's left after this? Retiring ROS and going to single output across the range? Removing the bridge pickup surround and streamlining the appearance? Both of these would be controversial. The only remaining elephant in the room is the price, but I don't see the company going that far.
Perhaps retire ROS as it is now by using a single stereo output and another push-pull pot to switch between the modes?
Cheers,
Andrew
1989 620/12,
2003 4003
1986 330
1991 381 V69
1998 650 Dakota
Plus various Squiers and stuff
1989 620/12,
2003 4003
1986 330
1991 381 V69
1998 650 Dakota
Plus various Squiers and stuff
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Long live the skunk!
Toaster pickup and checker binding is all we need.
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Toaster pickup and checker binding is all we need.
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I am glad they went to single truss rod!
Very cool!
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I like the look, too bad I don’t need any more instruments…
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That's a joke, right?WillyWonka wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:41 pm I like the look, too bad I don’t need any more instruments…
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Never liked it