Members mlwarriner Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 how close can one get, tonally, to duplicating the rickenbacker sound? assuming one has a full set of the proper electronics, and access to a router. can you get there from here? curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassesofalessergod Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 why would you want to? a ric is a singular sensation that is greater than the sum of it's parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted May 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 why would you want to? a ric is a singular sensation that is greater than the sum of it's parts. because i can assemble the parts for a fakenbacker for far less $$ than getting the "singular sensation"... YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrutalTechnical Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 As close as you can given you use the right materials and methods. It's really about how much detail you follow. I recommend checking a few out, taking measurements, including weight and try to approximate it as much as possible. Though I dont see it costing less, time or money wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 Apart from the charm that the look and feel of a Ric provide in addition to the sound, I'd say the sound is achievable with the right electronics, a big slab of maple, and possibly neck-thru madness. But I definitely agree with the sum is greater than the parts from BOALG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grumpy_Polecat Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 Morely Bad Horsie Wah Pedal; adjust to your own sensibilities and at your own risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 It's been tried. Unsuccessfully. Let us know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 Line 6 Variax? What, it's almost as much as a Ric? Nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Undead Sycip Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 I think the Variax is like $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 I think the Variax is like $500. Indeed it is. Prices on those dropped significantly. Now it'd almost be fun to buy one as a toy. Or I could wait 10 years until no one wants one and buy one used, then hold out for another 10 or 20 so they're collector items or wanted by the "vintage modeler" crowd Dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 You might get a Lawsuit Ric copy for under a grand (assuming the Rickenbacker lawyers don't beat you to it), and spend a couple hundred dollars getting Ric pups. At that point, you're in the same price range as the Real McCoy... Or, you could get an inexpensive neck-through bass (vintage MIJ Vantage, or recent similar Asian bass, for example), re-rout the body for Ric pups, add a Ric bridge and approximate a Ric... Or bite the bullet and get a Ric. Have at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldMaidenisGod Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 Get a real Ric unless you have luthier training. I cut up a real Ric cause I did not like the sound. Only a Ric has that feel and sound. I have a love/hate thing for them so I just don't have one anymore, but I am a big fan of OTHERS playing them. They look and sound sweet. I would consider another but they are not cheap. I get where you are coming from cash-wise. Most people who have them play them and consider it a cut above. My best advice is play a real one and make sure it is what you want, then get one if you cannot live without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Smokinfiddler Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 believe it or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassdudeguy Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 At that point, you're in the same price range as the Real McCoy... Have at it. my last name is McCoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 my last name is McCoy So, where's your Ric, McCoy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 Peavey T-40 is the closest thing to getting a ric sound out there. Don't ask me why, EVERYTHING is different between the two, just does. Cheap too! http://www.box.net/shared/static/07p0atmj7s.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 why would you want to? a ric is a singular sensation that is greater than the sum of it's parts. Even blueburst Ricks. 20104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hi.flyer Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 because i can assemble the parts for a fakenbacker for far less $$ than getting the "singular sensation"...YMMV im gonna go against the grain here and say im right with you man. i wonder if warmoth could route out a body for rick pickups... or is the scale on them different or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 Matt, just get a Ric you {censored}ing gear whore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted May 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 Matt, just get a Ric you {censored}ing gear whore. as mentioned above, i can assemble a fakenbacker for far less than the real thing. warmoth mockingbird body, 13 degree tilted neck, ric electronics, well under a grand. finished to suit my tastes, routed and assembled by myself and takeout... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 as mentioned above, i can assemble a fakenbacker for far less than the real thing. warmoth mockingbird body, 13 degree tilted neck, ric electronics, well under a grand. finished to suit my tastes, routed and assembled by myself and takeout... It's not going to be a Ric man. But do what ever makes you happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hi.flyer Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 It's not going to be a Ric man. But do what ever makes you happy. well if its the right wood, and the right magnets and electronics, what else is there? except for the neck being bolt-on instead i suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassment zombie Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 as mentioned above, i can assemble a fakenbacker for far less than the real thing. warmoth mockingbird body, 13 degree tilted neck, ric electronics, well under a grand. finished to suit my tastes, routed and assembled by myself and takeout... This post almost makes me sad In my opinion, you'll still continue to GAS for the real thing, and furthermore, will be $XXX behind in getting yourself a Ric. Do it right the first time, and save yourself the money and trouble. I don't think your money will be well spent trying to built/modify a parts bass to approximate a Ric. If you're able to drop the kind of coin you're referring to above, you can get a 4003 Ric for likely just a couple hundred extra. I sold other basses of mine after I got my Ric over a year ago, and I couldn't be happier. Just my 2 cents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 well if its the right wood, and the right magnets and electronics, what else is there? except for the neck being bolt-on instead i suppose. A lot of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted May 28, 2007 Members Share Posted May 28, 2007 Perhaps another thing to consider is resale value. If you can find a used Ric, you can likely turn it for the same money you purchased it for. The Warmoth project will always be seen as somebody's Frakenstein creation. If you end up not liking it in the long run, you'll likely take a hit if you try to peddle it. Or you may love it. I just think the real deal would be a better bet in the long run. $.02 Dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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