Rickenbacker

Casey D · Post by **Casey D** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:15 am

Does anybody else use a Rickenbacker (bass) through an Orange?

What do you think of the sound?

BrianFantana · Post by **BrianFantana** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:27 am

I'm sure someone does and I bet it sounds pretty good!

Bandeapart · Post by **Bandeapart** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:41 am

That's the setup I keep trying to talk my bassist into.

Casey D · Post by **Casey D** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:11 am

Aww man Phil talk him in to it!

I have an '86 4003 and a '06 4001c64s and they both sound just so sweet through the orange amp, unfortunately I don't have an orange bass cab so I'm using an Ampeg, decent but could be much better, I guess I was wondering someones take on the bass cabs and just in general if it's a good mixture (Rickenbacker and Orange)

-Casey

Sethery · Post by **Sethery** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:18 am

My friend has that set up, and tells me he can't get enough of it!

Heartsndspades · Post by **Heartsndspades** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:28 am

ampegs are fine- orange and aguilar* db's are good too. how do u like the grabber?

Bandeapart · Post by **Bandeapart** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:19 am

My bassist is buying an Avatar 4x10, he currently has an Ampeg 8x10, it's a bit much. The problem is he's broke. He really wants a ric but can't afford it. Maybe when my band gets rolling more we can make enough money to get him that equipment. I'm sure it sounds insanely good.

Heartsndspades · Post by **Heartsndspades** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:29 am

id like a 4003 one day

Bandeapart · Post by **Bandeapart** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:56 am

I don't think any bass sounds like a 4003, or anything sounds like any ric for that matter.

timi · Post by **timi** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:00 am

I have two 4003's (among a few other basses, P, Jazz, G&L) and they work really well with my AD200B.

My non Rics work really well with my Orange and GK 800RB, but the Rics really stand out a lot more on the AD200B. Great combo in my opinion.

Bandeapart · Post by **Bandeapart** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:12 pm

My bassist has this thing in his head that he needs 8 billion watts and a gigantic cab....and he never turns up past 3. I'm trying to convince him to sell his gear and get an Orange head with my guarantee that he will have plenty of head room. In reality, I dont' really know that, I'm just assuming. Is that a true statement though?

Le Chat Noir · Post by **Le Chat Noir** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:50 pm

Rickenbacker 4003s are lovely... I have a Musicman Stingray which is great too, but if I ever went back to playing bass regularly a 4003 would be the thing giving me GAS for sure.

Casey D · Post by **Casey D** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:44 pm

The grabber is pretty nice, really unique punchy sound, kind of like a p-bass but a little rougher. Surprisingly light-weight.

My Thunderverb through my 4-10 seems a bit underpowered, although it could be the speakers, the thing has seen better days. The 8-10 destroys children.

theleveebreaks · Post by **theleveebreaks** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:56 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Bandeapart
 My bassist has this thing in his head that he needs 8 billion watts and a gigantic cab....and he never turns up past 3. I'm trying to convince him to sell his gear and get an Orange head with my guarantee that he will have plenty of head room. In reality, I dont' really know that, I'm just assuming. Is that a true statement though?
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Well, technically, your bassist is right. When you don't push the power amp past it's limits, your result is a cleaner sound. There are plenty of threads and people to talk to on www.talkbass.com/forum It's really worth your while to check it out. And don't think they're all solid state junkies, there are some KILLER tube head fiends on there, ha.

rhcp4231 · Post by **rhcp4231** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:23 pm

i played a 4003 once and it sounded great. it wasnt through an orange, but through an ampeg all tube, and sounded great.

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