Members no-logic Posted May 13, 2005 Members Share Posted May 13, 2005 I just got my new Ric 4003 in Midnight Blue today. I opened it up and it is beautiful! However, it is not set up worth a damn. I thought Pick of the Rics set their basses up before shipping but they must have missed this one. The action is very high. The nut slots need to be cut deeper and the strings at the 12th fret are a good 3/8" off the fretboard. I haven't looked but the truss rod probably needs to be tweeked also. I'm kind of disappointed. I played it a little and it sounds O.K. The pickup height needs adjustingtoo so I won't pass judgement on the sound yet. It sure needs more volume than I thought. (I have all active basses.) But we'll see. Once I get it set up i'll give it a thorough road test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mudbass Posted May 13, 2005 Members Share Posted May 13, 2005 That's pretty normal. Mine came with the action set much higher than I like it too and yes, the strings needed to be taken down a bit at the nut on mine as well. Once you get it set up the way you like it though, she'll play so sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassmaniac Posted May 13, 2005 Members Share Posted May 13, 2005 Congrats on the new 4003 If you need any help setting it up, PM me. I also give setup tips here:http://www.joeysbassnotes.com/Rick_maint.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members no-logic Posted May 13, 2005 Author Members Share Posted May 13, 2005 Originally posted by bassmaniac Congrats on the new 4003 If you need any help setting it up, PM me.I also give setup tips here:http://www.joeysbassnotes.com/Rick_maint.htm Thanks. I should be fine. Never worked with the double truss rods though. Is it just a matter of turning each the same amount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassmaniac Posted May 13, 2005 Members Share Posted May 13, 2005 Originally posted by no-logic Is it just a matter of turning each the same amount? Usually that is the case. Sometimes one side needs a little more than the other. Use the strings as a straight edge. A Rick bass is meant be set up with the neck as straight as possible. Give it a day or so before you do anything. Sometimes shipping / changes in environment can cause the neck to change, it ight have left POTR just fine. I had to set up my trans red 4004/5Cii after I got it from POTR. I thought I was going to have to setup my mapleglo 4004/5Cii when it arrived from POTR, but after 2 days it seemed to right itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted May 13, 2005 Members Share Posted May 13, 2005 ok, a few questions, what is the url for Pick of the Rics, do they have the prices listed, and if not, what do they run there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassmaniac Posted May 13, 2005 Members Share Posted May 13, 2005 Originally posted by el_duderino676 ok, a few questions, what is the url for Pick of the Rics, do they have the prices listed, and if not, what do they run there? http://www.pickofthericks.com/ The prices on new instruments at Pick Of The Ricks is competitive with other Rick dealers. The service at POTR will be much better than that of one one the big online stores if in the event you have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted May 13, 2005 Members Share Posted May 13, 2005 Originally posted by bassmaniac http://www.pickofthericks.com/The prices on new instruments at Pick Of The Ricks is competitive with other Rick dealers. The service at POTR will be much better than that of one one the big online stores if in the event you have a problem. ok, thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted May 13, 2005 Members Share Posted May 13, 2005 I have this gas, and it ain't going to pass I'm gassing for a Rickenbacker My mind is such a mocker I need a life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted May 13, 2005 Members Share Posted May 13, 2005 I have this gas,and it ain't going to passI'm gassing for a RickenbackerTempting mother{censored}er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted May 13, 2005 Members Share Posted May 13, 2005 Originally posted by s4001 I have this gas, and it ain't going to pass I'm gassing for a Rickenbacker Tempting mother{censored}er. That too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted May 13, 2005 Members Share Posted May 13, 2005 Cowboy poetry at its finest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted May 13, 2005 Members Share Posted May 13, 2005 Originally posted by s4001 Cowboy poetry at its finest. heheh:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members no-logic Posted May 14, 2005 Author Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 Originally posted by el_duderino676 ok, a few questions, what is the url for Pick of the Rics, do they have the prices listed, and if not, what do they run there? I paid $1029 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Benjamin Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 *wondrs how much it will be to have POTR ship a 4003 to Australia* We pay about AUD$3600 here for a 4003. Highway robbery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassmaniac Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 I don't think POTR can ship new instruments outside the USA under agreement with RIC and RIC distributors outside of the USA.They can ship used intruments outside the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 I like the look of the Blue Boy 4003 that they have on there. Too bad I don't have the funds for another bass right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 It's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detox Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 Originally posted by el_duderino676 I like the look of the Blue Boy 4003 that they have on there. Too bad I don't have the funds for another bass right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 Originally posted by Detox yeah, except in a 4003 package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detox Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 Originally posted by el_duderino676 yeah, except in a 4003 package I just want one of those sport coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tim in WV Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 who are those guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detox Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 Originally posted by Tim in WV who are those guys? Jim Reeves and his Blue Boys, the namesakes of the blueboy Rick color. Rick made blue colored instruments and amps for them back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tim in WV Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 eh, cool. I have a few Jim Reeves songs in my iTunes. Didnt know what he looked like or that they played Rics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 00soul Posted May 15, 2005 Members Share Posted May 15, 2005 thats strange, mine came from musiciansfriend.com and was set up perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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