Members upinflames Posted August 8, 2007 Members Share Posted August 8, 2007 I was wondering if anyone has experience with this bass? How does it sound? It looks way different from most Rickenbacker basses (1 Mustang-like pickup). I have a Geddy Lee, but I think I might trade it for the Rickenbacker...is that a good deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted August 8, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 8, 2007 Depends on what you like. One pickup, single coil, so noise can be an issue. Excellent passive electronics, providing for bass and treble boost and cut. The bolt-on neck is thicker than a 400X Ric, more like a Precision. The sound is a lot like a P, too, until you fiddle with the tone controls. I like the sound, but dislike the thick neck, so I don't play mine much, unless I'm recording. Then I use it, if it's the right sound for a given song. This was recorded with a 3001: http://cdbaby.com/mp3lofi/isaacjones-04.m3u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jugghaid Posted August 8, 2007 Members Share Posted August 8, 2007 I owned one for wuite a while and I really liked it. I didn' have any noise issues with it, but I didnt really run it through distortion either. these are a great bass and very underrated. That have a great heavy sound like a Pbass, but with a little more clarity IMO. I actually kinda regret getting rid of mine. It was really nice. The neck is a bit thick, but it's not too bad for a 4 banger. I have good sized hands so it really didn' bother me much, but that's always a personal taste thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members upinflames Posted August 8, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 8, 2007 This was recorded with a 3001: http://cdbaby.com/mp3lofi/isaacjones-04.m3u That's exactly like the one I'm interested in looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted August 8, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 8, 2007 That's exactly like the one I'm interested in looks like. Did you listen to the clip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted August 8, 2007 Members Share Posted August 8, 2007 I was wondering if anyone has experience with this bass? How does it sound? It looks way different from most Rickenbacker basses (1 Mustang-like pickup). I have a Geddy Lee, but I think I might trade it for the Rickenbacker...is that a good deal? I have a Ric 4003 and I just bought a Geddy on saturday DO NOT sell the Geddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illidian Posted August 8, 2007 Members Share Posted August 8, 2007 Fugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members no-logic Posted August 8, 2007 Members Share Posted August 8, 2007 I had a 3000 (the short scale version) a while back and didn't like the sound. It seems kind of subdued to me....didn't cut well. I sold it and never regretted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justinbass Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 I have a Geddy Lee, but I think I might trade it for the Rickenbacker...is that a good deal? If it is a straight trade, one for the other, then yes, that is a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted August 9, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 9, 2007 Fugly. Always a matter of opinion, of course. But it's my least favorite of my Rics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 If it is a straight trade, one for the other, then yes, that is a good deal. there is no chance in hell that this would be a straight trade.....I am not saying the Geddy isnt worth its weight but Rics are at a all time high for the buyer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Banta Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Fugly. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members upinflames Posted August 11, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 11, 2007 there is no chance in hell that this would be a straight trade.....I am not saying the Geddy isnt worth its weight but Rics are at a all time high for the buyer... It's a trade for my Geddy Lee plus $50 cash from me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rippin' Robin Posted August 11, 2007 Members Share Posted August 11, 2007 Excellent passive electronics, providing for bass and treble boost and cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted August 11, 2007 Members Share Posted August 11, 2007 It's a trade for my Geddy Lee plus $50 cash from me... If you like it go for it. it is rare to buy anything Ric these days for what amounts to 650 bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted August 11, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 11, 2007 Yeah, wild, huh? Rickenbacker 300X Schematic The circuit is balanced so that response is flat when R2 and R3 are at their midpoints. I didn't really believe it until I tried it out, but it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rippin' Robin Posted August 11, 2007 Members Share Posted August 11, 2007 Yeah, wild, huh?Rickenbacker 300X SchematicThe circuit is balanced so that response is flat when R2 and R3 are at their midpoints. I didn't really believe it until I tried it out, but it works. How can you boost the signal without putting power into it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Onkel Bob Posted August 11, 2007 Members Share Posted August 11, 2007 $50 and a Geddy? Do it. If you don't like the Ric sell it and you can buy a couple Geddy's back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted August 11, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 11, 2007 How can you boost the signal without putting power into it? You put a resistor in the circuit. That reduces the output. Then, you bypass the resistor selectively, so that only some frequencies get around it. Those frequencies will be boosted relative to the average level. In this case, the resistor is R4.With the treble control R2 all the way up, treble frequencies pass through C1 to the output, but all other frequencies must go through R4. With R2 all the way down, treble frequencies are shunted to ground by C2. With R2 in the middle, treble is neither boosted nor cut. Similar with the bass control, R3. With it turned all the way up (wiper down, on the scematic), all those other frequencies go through R4, but nothing else. AS R4 is only 100K, and the potentiometers are 250K (I think), bass frequencies have less resistance to go through than the treble frequencies, and are effectively boosted. Turn R3 down, and you add 250K in series, cutting those frequencies relative to the treble which, at midpoint, are only going through 125K and a cap to the output. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illidian Posted August 11, 2007 Members Share Posted August 11, 2007 How can you boost the signal without putting power into it? On a side note: ever notice how Mesa's M-Pulse owner's manual says that the mid is a passive, boost only control? I don't have a clue how that works, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members upinflames Posted August 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 14, 2007 Did you listen to the clip? I did. I have crappy laptop speakers, so bass doesn't cut through very well. It's not as cool as a 4003 but I like that it's an uncommon bass. The Geddy is really nice, but I'm a guitar player and drummer before I'm a bassist, so I don't need two. I also like the idea of having something hardly anyone else has. Later down the road I'll probably buy another Jazz bass, but I can find a nice one of those on craigslist any day of the week, the same can't be said for the Rickenbacker. Picking it up tomorrow. The Geddy Lee is for sale in the classified section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted August 14, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 14, 2007 Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jugghaid Posted August 14, 2007 Members Share Posted August 14, 2007 Let us know what you think iof it. I really liked mine. And I got it for $350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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