Secret sounds of the Rickenbacker bass

[@FederinzC]

Thank you so very much! We're so used to the "normal" quirks of Fender-style basses and to the badmouthing of the Rickenbacker. It's just different, and once get used to it it's so much fun. I hesitated for a long time, believed in the bad reputation and the hardships of owing one. You are one of the few that goes straight to playing with its sounds without complaining about aesthethics, technicalities and money. Theres more to this bass and it is not a waste of time. It should always be all about playing and enjoying the tools. I tried a few 4003 but the body's angular binding was offputting. Finally got my hands on a 4003S, with flatwound strings, that I really dig and thanks to your encouraging video I had a guide to explore its powers. Cheers from Switzerland!

[@DaneCharltonMusic]

Thank you for reminding me that I want one.

[@TheEmac70]

Sorry about that..

[@maurocoimbra9624]

You should buy one! It's a realy masterpiece! I bought a brand new one, in 1974... and it continues in perfect shape...!!! even after all those years and thousands of hours being played. The Rick-o-Sound, its 'stereo', besides allowing you to add effects in just one of the two pickups (comminly, the treble / bridge one), has another amazing advantage: It renders an unbelievable sound purity -- in high pitch ('volume'), as the low frequencies do not distort ('modulate') the treble ones... keeping its unique timber!! Rgds, from Brazil

[@Isaacsasmrchannel]

I bought a 79’ 4001 for $1650 on reverb this month. granted it’s def players grade, but it’s incredible. Affordable ones are out there you just have to stay vigilant.

[@drakejs_]

Dang I would never have thought of those ideas and how unique the Ric bridge is. Hearing that fretless bass sound is starting to make me consider putting my stock bridge back in my Ric.

[@ettucassius]

This might be my favorite Rickenbacker bass video on KZbin. Thanks for doing such a great demonstration of the sitar trick!

[@seinmstudio3646]

Timestamps: 01:00 Clank Standard™ 02:10 BariTONE 02:25 POWERmidRANGER 04:00 Sponge? B*tch please, I own a Ric 05:07 SELL YER UPRIGHT 05:30 Paul Pretending to be George 05:52 Upright II: ElectRIC Boogaloo 07:13 Hollower than a Flippin' Gretsch Great video, thanks for this. I just need to sell a kidney to get myself a Ric bass.

[@TheChadPad]

This is the best sounding bass I've ever heard in my life. Thank you

[@ricardojmestre]

I love this video so much. Have a 4001 since 1994. Now I have even more reasons to play it.

[@23fm]

great demonstration and dig in to the possibilities of creating many different approaches to bass sounds. Thanks

[@glennhynes5263]

That bass sounds awesome. Thanks

[@Isaacsasmrchannel]

The toaster pickup is important for this. Might have to snag one

[@TheEmac70]

Perhaps, I'm not certian of that though.. I do prefer the pre 90s pickups that were wound to about 7.5kohms, later ones can sound a little cloudy at times..

[@Isaacsasmrchannel]

@@TheEmac70so I figured it out. The lighter gauge strings definitely helped a lot. I also didn’t roll the tone completely off, and I was able to get a nice almost jazz bass tone. Thanks again!

[@trevormills3339]

Thank you for teaching me what those nobs on the bridge do! WOW it's amazing how easy it was to never see that feature displayed! I have a 94 4003 and although it always sounds like a Rickenbacker, it's been a nice surprise to also find a lot of versatility within that.

[@TheEmac70]

No worries!

[@glennhynes5263]

I love your presentation of 'secret sounds.' Fascinating stuff.

[@TheEmac70]

Thanks for that, I'll work on that volume balance on future videos..

[@trilingual6725]

😀Wow--I never thought of using the mutes in this way! Thanks for this--I will be getting some more sounds out of my 4003.

[@brandonlefton1346]

Fantastic demonstration. Bravo

[@guitarstringman7403]

Ric basses are awesome. You are getting great sounds on this video.

[@G8GT364CI]

Could you please talk a little bit louder next time? What I heard was very interesting though, I'm an old Ric player myself. Very nice bass. Excellent sounding Ric. That thing is in beautiful shape for a '64, I'm jealous, haha!

[@riffwizardsupreme]

That treble pickup is the reason I search everywhere for a first year reissue of the Rickenbacker.

[@adamhintz1929]

Thanks so much, I'm embarrassed I've had mine for decades and didn't know what I actually had.

[@tatalito]

great video, I have the same horseshoe (the magnetic one) on one of my ricks, amazing pickup, combined with the toaster.

[@learnmusic488]

I had a 68 and a 79 many years ago... and the ‘secret sounds’ they used to make, was alot of neck-rattle from the dual trust-rods, and the sigh/moaning sounds from the Techs when they saw me coming in with it..

[@TheEmac70]

Yes the odd stinker is out there... Mine makes a clacking noise if I tap the back of the neck in the middle..

[@G8GT364CI]

All you had to do was tighten them, I've owned more than 30 since 1977 and never had that happen, of course I learned how to adjust them myself. I'm playing my '79 4001 right now.

[@learnmusic488]

Bob Indeed, I was probably just unlucky with them... if I was to go for a new Ric, I would get a newer 4003; with the push pull circuit... or maybe go crazy and get a used Laredo or Cheyene.

[@Minnevan]

Really enjoyed this! Rickenbackers are something special, I will never part with mine.

[@erestube]

So there are other sounds. I've been playing it as a sitar for decades!

[@absolving]

Just saw the T-40 video - after watching it I want one! Enjoyed this video too. Subscribed.

[@larahoke]

Very cool sounds!

[@bladerunner347]

Great Demo.... I have a 67’ 4000 / 4001 convert with flats and an early 72’ 4001 with rounds... I’m going to try widening the sound palet.. thank you

[@studiomontreux1995]

The bass legends of Rickenbacker 4001v63 tones like Chris Squire, Geddy Lee, Paul McCartney, Jackie Fox, Lemmy Kilmister and Maurice Gibb of The Bee Gees.

[@tonymusolino2369]

You need to adjust your 2 high end string heights closer to pick-ups. Or raise the 2 lower end ones. Depends on your current settings tolerances. Also, you and most every other person critiquing the “Rick”, never give credit for the 4001-4003’s ability to maximize sustain. The sustain on the “Ricks” when they have been properly set-up is second to none. P basses and J basses don’t even come close. For the money, ricks are the greatest basses out there. So versatile.

[@Optical_Ollusion]

I wonder if the horsehoe bridge cover is the key to that hollow tone when playing behind the bridge pickup. And probably the use of real metal. I know a lot of copies use plastic, and current Ric models have the full metal cover instead of having the gap in the middle

[@gaelmargrace]

I love rickenbaker basses :D

[@staypress]

I will say that you gave a gr8 tone description of the famous clanky tebley side of the Ricky , but the one thing missing especially as it is a 64 with the neck toaster 7kw pick up , was that you didnt demonstrate that thuddy gr8 bass tone that say macca got from the neck pick up . I have an 81 4001s with hi gains and the deep bass sound is gr8 .Its just that all the tones on ur vid were mostly to trebly .R u using flats or rounds??

[@TheEmac70]

It has old roundwounds on it. I used a flat EQ demonstrating the native sounds of the bass alone. I have flats on other basses, and the sound is that 60s sound (super low). I may put flats on it some day...

[@wearemannamachine]

I wish you would've focused more on the knobs as you were demonstrating

[@brightonmischief]

Great video - thanks 👍

[@conanhayle]

more volume please, thanks good vid..

[@riffwizardsupreme]

The lad is back

[@mullhollandmace7271]

I own some 4001's but I find myself playing my Jazz basses the majority of time-more tonal options. The Rick is a one trick pony.

[@ArtistsOnlyMusic]

A bit frustrating - I'm very interested in this video but the Sound is very low and the controls of the Rick are not in the picture.

[@TheEmac70]

Noted!

[@pensive_]

Super helpful, thanks.

[@rickhenry1833]

The volume on your microphone needs to cranked up M8. Good Video for it's content !

[@User-jk8wq]

Hey man, thanks for another great video! I just have to ask: is that an original late 60s/early 70s bass or a reissue? Sounds great either way

[@TheEmac70]

It's a 64!

[@tracyblair3064]

Great tones. For future reference, you should move the microphone closer to your mouth I couldn't hear a thing you said and the bass was blasting. :-(

[@kevinsturges6957]

Your bass sounds gorgeous. What amp are you playing through?

[@TheEmac70]

In this video I have used an Ashdown LB30 with a 12" speaker..

[@kevinsturges6957]

TheEmac70 : now I have to try one of those for my Rickenbacker and Thunderbird Basses. Beautiful, clear tone. 😸

[@jonbell3020]

❤

[@josephrohland5604]

And these "secret sounds" will remain secret if you don't speak up!

[@meroveubenetollotravia672]

Na fábrica eles sabiam desses sons secretos?

[@tomhunter8312]

Your vocal volume is very quiet. The bass sounds great though.

[@TheEmac70]

Sorry about that..

[@fredherfst8148]

Yes, the dampers can give a fretless sound…when NEW. Mine disintegrated after one year.

[@TheEmac70]

Really? I've used foam sausage insulation to repair mine (all old basses) it seems to last a while at least...

[@fredherfst8148]

@@TheEmac70 ..what is sausage insulation?

[@TwinCitiesOxygen]

Kinda cut the volume and tone out of the picture. Hard to hear.can you write settings in description with your own brief description?

[@gehrigcupo6783]

Rounds or flats?

[@TheEmac70]

Good question. These are old stainless rounds...

[@iamjackmccoy]

what year is your ric?

[@TheEmac70]

64..

[@iamjackmccoy]

TheEmac70 gorgeous!

[@studiomontreux1995]

​@@iamjackmccoy Best

[@staypress]

Thats a 64 ??? 4001s model ye

[@jonbell3020]

Rick..😎❤️❤️😱🧐🫠🤯🤯😳🤗enbacker…

[@thenashvillebassmentor594]

🙌🏻

[@trees3d]

The mechanical mute prevents palm muting ... that is terrible

[@felixluna914]

Why is the sound so low speak into the mike, the bass is ok you low.

[@afurinperil]

this is actually a great video but please... for the love of jesus... level your audio

[@dennisberceles7387]

Be sure you have an audio before you talk..

[@brianwilkinson256]

speak up can hardly hear you

[@levanderwilliams8545]

is the secret that it has no sound? cause i cant hear a dam thing

[@TheEmac70]

I've yet to perfect the mike balance thing...

[@francescofalcone4423]

Maan, don't be rude come on

[@studiomontreux1995]

​@@francescofalcone4423 Nice

[@darthbolloful]

your voice was way too fucking quiet bubbles

[@TheEmac70]

Yes I know, thanks for being so polite.

[@darthbolloful]

@@TheEmac70 No fuckin problem buddy

[@studiomontreux1995]

Thanks

[@PunkRockSlovenija]

Buy P Bass 😄

[@SuperGeorge2112]

video sound far too low to listen to mate.

[@MTDJ]

I am sorry dude but you need to learn how to post edit :(