would you consider this a ric rip off

[zesty brick]

http://schecterguitars.com/index.asp

 

 

looks like it to me

 

[BassMaster General]

Not the first thing I think of when I see it.

[SteveyDevey]

No...?

[Jamacuco]

No way.

[Rippin' Robin]

Nope.

[zesty brick]

i am supprised you guys dont see it, come on

 

http://www.rickenbacker.com/model.asp?model=4004Cii

[Rippin' Robin]

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....

[cwatson]

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

[Smokinfiddler]

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:

[Gaui]

Ric inspired maybe, but also influenced by 70s jazz bass. So no, it's not a rip off.

[s4001]

Sorta got the crested waves, but that's about it.

 

I'm sure it doesn't sound like one....

[bholder]

not really

[Smokinfiddler]

I think this is closer to Ric knockoff than the Schecter

[pianoman01]

I see the resemblance, but I wouldn't say it's a knock-off.

[bonscottvocals]

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.

[Smokinfiddler]

 

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;)

[Thumper]

Nope

[L-1329]

That Schecter actually has a lot of similar lines to my Gibson Victory , less the headstock of course. The body though is very similar.

[collinwho]

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.

[bholder]

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.)

[bassplayinguy]

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

[sultan417]

 

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.

[BeeTL]

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...

[Rickenbrother]

 

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!!!

[nubs]

no.