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Hi all,
I'm looking for a Rickenfaker true enough to the original to produce the tone Ricks are known for.

I'm currently not interested in Chinese Ali express fakers, as they are a little too off in their measurements to be upgraded with original Rickenbacker parts without a lot of work/mods.

Hello!

Here's one:

https://www.yeahmansguitars.com/collect ... ty-natural

It has a repaired neck though.

Cool, thanks for sharing that link.
I saw it the other day, but have to say that it looks pretty gnarly with that neck damage.
Also it's a set neck, not neck thru, so I doubt it's gonna sound much like a Rick.
Cool looking bass though.

Cheers

The old 4001S was set-neck too, and definitely had the proper Rick sound. I don't think the type of neck joint matters much, it's a maple neck paired to a thin maple body and if the neck was set-in right (and tight) there will be no audible difference. If I'm not mistaken, Paul McCartney's Rickenbacker is in fact a set-neck 4001S!



Edit: Looked up Macca's Rick, it was not a set-neck.

What do Rick basses usually have - neck through body?

Typically, yes. Here's a 1973 Rick 4001 with all the hardware gone where it's clearly visible both front and back.
Earlier models (like McCartney's) didn't have the skunkstripe, and neither does the 4003 which succeeded the 4001.

Is there a noticeable difference in sound/playability?

I'll be damned
I learned something today - thanks!

Hmm... In that case I might reconsider buying it.
Also, MiJ Aria Pro IIs are known to be super well built instruments.

Compliments of Tim:

https://www.sweetwater.com/used/listing ... alien-bass