Are there any flaws with this model? Any parts that would be better of being changed to something else? However, I would like to gain as much information as possible from people that have/do play on Rickenbackers or people that know a lot about instruments / building them in general. So I thought I could ask around here and maybe get some advice. It's however up to me to find out which parts I want in the bass, the design etc.
So we thought that it would be a fun project to build one instead. He’d make National regret firing him, however. Dopyera left to found Dobro, and Beauchamp was in the unemployment line. Unfortunately, by 1929, the company had splintered due to personal differences. But instead of buying one, we decided that we should build one instead!įor many years I've wanted a Rickenbacker, but yeah. The trio enlisted the help of a local production engineer named Adolph Rickenbacker set to work making guitars. I've been playing both the bass and violin for many years, but I still have a "beginners bass". Hello fellow Basists! My father has been building instruments (mostly classical) for 25-30 years. Similarly, please send any comments or critiques to the moderators. One non original strap button, non original knobs. It features a non original pickguard and truss rod cover, most if not all of the screws were also replaced at one point. We encourage you to report spam posts or posts that violate the rules, but please send a message to the moderators at the same time. This bass is mostly original, with a few obvious changes. Please tag video or audio of you or your band with in the subject line of the post. Requests for tab should be made in /r/basstabs and will be removed from /r/bass Resist the urge to start "gig pic" "bass face" and "family photo" threads. Also, do not post links to giveaways where you personally benefit (getting more entries) by propagating (spamming) a link. Posts made outside of the thread will be removed and asked to be reposted.ĭon't use the sub to sell or advertise your gear (with very few exceptions, ask the mods). New Bass Day (NBD) and Gear posts go into the weekly threads. We have lots of common questions with lots of common answers. Previous AMAs FAQ and Wiki Bass Resources 2016 Official Pedals Thread Follow /r/bass on Twitter Related Communities Other InstrumentsĬheck the sidebar, the FAQ, and search for your answer before making a post.