Members zesty brick Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 http://schecterguitars.com/index.asp looks like it to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BassMaster General Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Not the first thing I think of when I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteveyDevey Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 No...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jamacuco Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 No way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rippin' Robin Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zesty brick Posted March 3, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 i am supprised you guys dont see it, come on http://www.rickenbacker.com/model.asp?model=4004Cii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rippin' Robin Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 There's some resemblance, but then again, there's as much resemblance between the Schecter and this Ric as there is between a Fenfer Jazz and 90% of all other basses.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cwatson Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 TBH shapewise its more like a pbass its only the top horn and the headstock that looks vaguely Ric. I would by no means concider it a rip off but i can see where you're coming from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Smokinfiddler Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 http://schecterguitars.com/index.asp looks like it to me No that dont look like a Ric to me But I am digging it I really wish you hadnt posted that pic because I am really wanting one now:love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gaui Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Ric inspired maybe, but also influenced by 70s jazz bass. So no, it's not a rip off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Sorta got the crested waves, but that's about it. I'm sure it doesn't sound like one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bholder Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 not really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Smokinfiddler Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 I think this is closer to Ric knockoff than the Schecter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pianoman01 Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 I see the resemblance, but I wouldn't say it's a knock-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bonscottvocals Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Nope, it doesn't even come close, if you ask me. I know you're referring to this bass: What I do see is one really cool looking bass from an overseas manufacturer who makes a good quality instrument for a great price. I play a Custom 5, and I get a lot of complements from people who love its sound and from musicians who are surprised by its great sound. Its intonation is great, tone is really deep, and notes articulate. I have a Ric, Fender P, and fretless Fender J as well. I rely on each of my basses to be different and provide a different voice. Good for Schecter, and I'm glad to see an interesting, inspiring body style; and I'm dang sure it has a distinct voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Smokinfiddler Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 I see the resemblance, but I wouldn't say it's a knock-off. I did not say it was a knock off I said it would be closer to a knock off than the Schecter;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 That Schecter actually has a lot of similar lines to my Gibson Victory , less the headstock of course. The body though is very similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members collinwho Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Its a bass version of this guitar which Schecter has been selling for quite a while now So, I wouldn't consider it a Ric knock off by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bholder Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 I think this is closer to Ric knockoff than the Schecter Ewww, no way - I don't know how you can even see any resemblance between that ugliness and a Ric. Blech. (It's nicely executed, but I hate that blobby upper horn style.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayinguy Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 if it was a Ric knock off. Rickenbacker would of pitched a {censored} fit and gotten it shut down. They seem to have a radar for things like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sultan417 Posted March 3, 2007 Members Share Posted March 3, 2007 Ric inspired maybe, but also influenced by 70s jazz bass. So no, it's not a rip off. Thats what i thought when i first saw it. I dig the {censored} out of it though, other than an Ibanez ATK300 its the only mid priced active out there i would consider playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeeTL Posted March 4, 2007 Members Share Posted March 4, 2007 I saw one in a store recently and had the same first impression. I've been eyeballing the 4004L, and this is the first bass that struck me in the same way, style-wise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rickenbrother Posted March 5, 2007 Members Share Posted March 5, 2007 if it was a Ric knock off. Rickenbacker would of pitched a {censored} fit and gotten it shut down. They seem to have a radar for things like that I do think that bass is a bit Rick-like but not enough to get RIC after Schecter. If RIC would turn off or even weaken their radar for infringers, they will lose their trademarks. That includes going after people selling their copies on ebay. That's the law!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nubs Posted March 5, 2007 Members Share Posted March 5, 2007 no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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