Is this the counter part to the jazz in the back? I have that bass and absolutely love itlove it, it’s got a beastly tone and doesn’t sound like any other jazz I’ve played
A Rick was on my wish list. Clouds parted so I snagged one. Came to me unplayable, angry hornet buzz on the D string and bridge pickup so high even breathing on the E string would bounce it off the magnet. Even more unfortunate for the Rick, I also picked up a Dingwall at the same time. The Dingwall is freaking amazing and has snagged my #1 quiver spot. So yeah, Love the rick tone and some day I'll drop my brand fucking new one off at the shop to see if I can get mine to a playable state.
I'm 49 years old and been playing bass for 30 years. I've owned around 50 different basses over the years. Not sure I qualify as young, nor am i a know it all. Thanks for your comment, though..
I just bought like new/used one a few hours ago. I'm glad I did. It's a great deal for what you're getting. It's probably the best bang for your buck for "cheaper" 6 strings imo 🤙Thanks for the review!
Honestly I think those new Stingray specials play and sound fantastic I own one now and am about to pull the trigger on a double humbucker one. But I totally agree wood wise they should be freaking honest about what they use especially regarding those hideous prices. Tenx for your insight and view points😎🤘
Great Review! The demo was great and solid. Thx. I just bought the White/Gold Jazz Bass and looks amazin! But the sound of the P Bass is totally insane. I'm thinking look for a change for this model.
The tone circuit thing was in 2006. I have a 1994 4003 (non S) and i was disappointed that i didnt have this cool feature :) Someone sell me an azureglo.
_from Germany:_ Thank you so much for this honest review. Actually since last week I am looking for one of the last 40th Anniversary Squier Vintage Edition P-Basses here in Germany and today I found your video and also the last "40th Bass" that is available online here in Germany. Subscribed by the way... ;-))
I have a 4003S in Fireglo, I kept the bridge cover as I find it comfortable to rest my hand when I play with a pick. I might have it shielded to lower the buzz of it but it sounds very good
I was at Englewood, Ohio Pawn shop, today, (Valentines day 2024) and this exact Epiphone bass was there. Featured the same exact color, made in China, set neck Gibson Explorer. they wanted $695.00. For stripped screw holes use a toothpick. The bass I tried, the action was too close, and it buzzed with fret buzz, I needed to loosen the truss rod. but I said nothing to them and kept playing. I was loud unplugged, I wanted to plug it in and test, but no bass amp was available.this would be perfect for my Elvis gig, if Elvis was heavy metal, but I currently play a 2004 Squier with 1989 maple neck, Fender style precision bass with jazz pickup added.
ugh fret buzz, yes thank you for letting me know. i didn't want to blow that much on something that's more like an ibanez. they are known for fret buzz. sorry, i am ocd too and screw that!
What a great review! I didn't even realize it was 17 minutes long until it was over but you have a great to the point message that pulls people in. Well done sir.
Great review. Instant sub! I recently bought the Sterling Stingray 5HH. My first Musicman style bass. I love the sound and versitility with the dual humbuckers. I have to save up for an actual Ernie Ball. Is there a difference in sound between the Sterling versus the Ernie Ball?
Thank you! Yes there is a difference in sound. The Ernie Ball has a tighter low end and better mid range from the pickups and more tone shaping possibilities. Ernie Ball did a lot of work on making the 18 volt preamp really useful. The Sterlings are great though. I own one and cannot believe how great it plays and sounds. I'll be doing a review on it soon. Thanks again and happy playing!
Per a few of your complaints, as a long time Rick owner: Yeah, the stock bridge sucks ass lol. They’ve changed it recently to a more fender style setup with a thicker casting. The nut slots vary wildly I find, and the last new Rick I held was actually filed way too low, in fact every one on the wall was. I don’t generally nitpick hard on nuts since most instruments aren’t perfect new but this was so low it wouldn’t play open strings. As far as truss rods, the best luck I’ve had is a 1/4 deep socket with a low profile swivel socket on a nut driver. It’s the perfect hilarious over complicated companion to a hilarious over complicated bass. The coating you’re referring to on the fingerboard is actually the lacquer finish, when they paint them they essentially spray and pray. That would also account for that finish bubble. I’ve never understood why they do this, and have stopped since on the newest 4003s, I believe they all are unfinished fingerboards now(thank god) The neck is my single biggest complaint about the new ones, it’s fuckin huge lol. I know the profiles have always varied but good lord I’ve played early 50s precisions with faster necks. My current daily driver is an 88 and has a much much thinner profile which fits me like a glove. I think we all put up with how weird these basses are bc there’s truly nothing else that sounds like them
I got one from zZounds July of 2022 and love it. It really just hangs on the wall I never use it, still has plastic covering on pickguard. Got a thick padded Explorer bass soft cast for it too, was going to get the hard case but man that thing is like lugging around an aircraft carrier!
I heard Stainless Steel frets are lighter and stronger. ... I have an 2018 Specical 4HH with an Enony board and blown away by the quality and craftmenship EB has achieved with this model. ...
I have a 4003s/5 five string Ric that I bought new in the late 90s. I bought a black pickguard and nameplate for a black-on-black look. It still looks, sounds and plays great.
I bought mine a year ago (full disclosure, I primarily bought it for its looks), but it has become my number 1. I have basses that literally cost twice as much and are not as half as good playing or tone wise.
I have the exact same bass Epiphone is in the same spot it’s my main bass I love it it has some cheap stuff on it put on strap locks immediately lol but I love this bass ❤
M1903? and Bass guitars. similar to my "decor". Is this a good first bass guitar? Or the slightly cheaper one with Jazz and Precision pickups? or the Paranormal Rascal HH(which Im drawn to).
Yes it did. No drilling required. On mine, the bridge ground wire was soddered onto the stock bridge so I detached it carefully then just placed it under the new bridge. So long as it makes good contact with the bridge, you're all good! Of course you can sodder it on the new bridge if you wish. Thank you!
