Rickenbacker vs Fender Basses
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Topic: Rickenbacker vs Fender Basses
Posted By: criticdrummer94
Subject: Rickenbacker vs Fender Basses
Date Posted: July 18 2011 at 14:31
| I'm not sure if this has been discussed so I'll ask the question. I want to get a bass but I'm not sure which one to get a Rickenbacker 4003 or a Fender Jazz? |
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Posted By: topographicbroadways
Date Posted: July 18 2011 at 14:58
Well i'd love to have the money to be faced with that dilemma  I'd adore to own a Rick, especially a classic but the Jazz is probably much nicer to play -------------  
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Posted By: Proletariat
Date Posted: July 18 2011 at 15:11
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the only way to decide is to play both, and different styles of both and see what feels good to you. And you shouldn't just limit to two brands just because thats what you idols played. try many many basses and see what feels the best to you! ------------- who hiccuped endlessly trying to giggle but wound up with a sob |
Posted By: SaltyJon
Date Posted: July 18 2011 at 15:27
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Yeah, see what feels good to you (and what feels good to your wallet).
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Posted By: EchidnasArf
Date Posted: July 18 2011 at 15:44
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^ That. Personally, I like the feel and sound of an American-made Jazz
better than a Precision or a Rick, among tons of other makes and models.
Looks wise, I've always loved the Rick. But seriously, find a local
shop that specializes in basses and check out all the stuff you've never
heard of before. You might be surprised. Whatever you do, do NOT go to
Guitar Center to buy a guitar.
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Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: July 18 2011 at 17:29
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I have a Fender P bass but i havent tasted a Richenbacher yet, but to me Fender and Richenbacher is equal to what I would use them for. as a bass player I both after a thick crucnhy sound which i got from the Pressiton bass, but the attack and edge i would like the Rickenbacher, for now I have a Fender P bass 4 string and a Yamaha 5 string (dont know which model). Yamaha go that thich nice sound and Fender have that nice attack and crunchy sound, I only lack a Rickenbacher -------------  
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Posted By: Jake Kobrin
Date Posted: July 18 2011 at 19:59
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I love both dearly, and they can both sound amazing. IMO it's hard to play a Ric due to the cover over the pickups. Fenders are really heavy, though, and tend to hurt my shoulder. I can't afford either, though. My next bass is this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2pCbl8Gpxk" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2pCbl8Gpxk It has that awesome GLUG GLUG GLUG tone I like. ------------- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-Neil-Kobrin/244687105562746" rel="nofollow - SUPPORT MY FATHER AND BECOME A FAN Jacob Kobrin Illustration |
Posted By: clarkpegasus4001
Date Posted: July 19 2011 at 08:40
Get a RICKY !!! 
------------- Tony C. |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: July 19 2011 at 09:02
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Just like guitars - I think itīs down to whatever style you play and prefer. And you can get almost any kind of sound out of the instrument - you just need a bunch of pedals. I know heīs not a bassist, but just look at Buckethead, who takes cheap-ass guitars and makes them into his own little thang. Itīs not what you play - itīs how you play it - and if your wallet starts shaking like a frightened dog by the thought of having to buy a Ricky, youīll probably be able to match that sound a whole lot cheaper ------------- The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: The Neck Romancer
Date Posted: July 19 2011 at 13:45
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I love my fretless Jazz Bass to death and wouldn't trade it for a bulky Ric. ------------- 
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Posted By: Fox On The Rocks
Date Posted: July 19 2011 at 14:33
Agreed, but Fender Jazzs and Precisions are also amazing. ------------- 
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clarkpegasus4001 wrote:Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: July 19 2011 at 19:29
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I just got a mental picture of two bassists jousting.
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Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: July 21 2011 at 15:28
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It depends upon what you want to play, and who your influences are. I've been a Squire freak since, oh, 1971 or so, so of course I play a 1973 Rick 4001. These are neck-through-body instruments and are very high-treble sound! Very much suited for the Squire/Ray Bennett/Gary Strater approach of using round-wound strings with a plectrum. The Rick is a very fast bass, I often play leads on it that rival my leads on a Les Paul. Fender basses seem "thumpier" to me, more suited to playing with fingers vs. plectrum. Of the two, I'm more of a Precision fan, the Jazz has a very narrow neck. Best advice is to go to shops & play as many as you can. The less-expensive Mexican-made "Standard Fenders" are very good instruments and will save you a fair amount of change, but they are also worth less upon resale.
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Posted By: criticdrummer94
Date Posted: July 23 2011 at 00:52
| A few days ago I got to play a Rickenbacker 4003 bass and I loved it. From the way it looked to how it felt and how it sounded. I had it hooked up to an Ibanzez amp and it sounded great. |
Posted By: clarkpegasus4001
Date Posted: July 27 2011 at 13:07
Did you buy it? ------------- Tony C. |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: July 27 2011 at 22:10
THAT'S a Rickenbacker player for you! I agree, buy it, and the love affair will grow!
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Posted By: clarkpegasus4001
Date Posted: July 28 2011 at 00:40
LOL well what did you expect Chuck?  I was actually wondering if criticdrummer94 made the purchase and got that 4003. To be honest there's some fine basses out there, like Jazz basses, Precisions, Marleaux etc.... and YOUR bass my friend!  ------------- Tony C. |
Posted By: himtroy
Date Posted: July 28 2011 at 16:25
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Whichever one doesn't have frets please ------------- Which of you to gain me, tell, will risk uncertain pains of hell? I will not forgive you if you will not take the chance. |
Posted By: criticdrummer94
Date Posted: July 29 2011 at 21:06
Unfortunately no it was too expensive  .-------------  
MY IDOLS |