All user reviews for the Az By Wsl Guitars R4003 Custom

It manufactures t by there, I'm pretty sure are ...
Rick Fawn easel (and clumsy "chrome char") the handle is wide, fast and fabulously enjoyable; in five minutes "you are at home."
Do not want to count the frets and all fawn, I give a damn.
Access to acute too easy given the context "Ricken"
Two tone two volumes, the bare minimum. (As a switch)

USE

I will not go back on the handle of this exceptional bass that, given the quality money can smoke 75% of tripe like "Ibanez"
has a similar Ricken on many ergonomic Plans (except for the width of the handle)
Bon; l was becoming a bit hot because mine did not see anything with AZ by WSL at the electronics; I have all changed microphones, switch, condos and knobs ...
I team in original Rickenbacker; that is, the sound is STANDARD ... And I pse my words !!!

SONORITS

It should ALL styles (with a small BMOL for rap and techno, two insults music I prefer to ignore)
the resulting sounds are so vast that I did not have enough room in this opinion!
I play the "hard" on a 1974 Ampeg without any effect (for what ??? !!!)
There is nothing "dtestable" on this bass ...

NOTICE GLOBAL

I play with for about eight months
Have you tried many other models before acqurir? not more than 150
an average of 500 this low can bury many of her peers who rate twice in stores.
What I like least? This is when I'm playing it, and my wife screams "table!"
Not only I remake the same choice, but I look for another; in fireglow if possible ...
Ah! I forgot; I have it manufactured a trussrod plate a little more fun in a chute cover electric

It has already said it all ...
The strings are super long scale: to remember

Warning: thing to do! It will sound a thousand times better by lowering the pickup and tilting the microphones so that Mi is closer magnets that Sol
It can also play on the string height for easier playing fingers (placed his thumb over the end of the handle or turn the plate)

UTILIZATION

The handle is veeeeeery cool, it is not painted but slides very well, not as big and wide on a P-Bass, a little rounder is ... this is unknown but it works the fire god
Well, as the handle is a highway as the body is also a real bad! No chamfer table (the small cut under his right arm) so it's a little sore wrist, the plate makes the game difficult to fingers and big shots picks (it comes out very easily and it is still as beautiful ), it is very unbalanced (should not drop it or it will take the floor in the face violently) and heavy BUT! who cares he is forgiven everything so it sends the block. If if if.
Acute easily going well, really, it's surprising how you do it quietly!
Takes getting used to but after a few months we jump and running around on stage as before (it is very large so be careful, I almost knocked my guitar)
AAAaaaaahhhhhh ..... sound. THE sound. It's not Rickenbacker is not Fender, Musicman is not, it's not the latest funk bass is ... unknown again and it works even better !!
This is THE BIG SOUND! Put your misery pianist, offer a couch to your drummer, it's great on stage, she is very tolerant little crunch to Motorhead as well as yucky fuzz (fuzz + pickup Behringer three euros = sound orgasm) I ... do not know what to say, it sounds so good! Plugged in, played, complimented!

SOUNDS

In psyche hard rock blues,,,, etc it's great! A real treat! There's way to make it sound great in jazz but it's the comfort that discomfort for the funk it's the same problem and the sound is even less suitable
The neck pickup ploque easily but it is very very good, the E and the present through the settings (see above) even with thinner strings
The bridge pickup is monstrous (see above) but the sound is colder
The intermediate position offers a colder and modern sound, much like a harpsichord
Its clear, crunch, fuzz, anything goes!
Hohner small enough to make it sound but a big Ampeg really nirvana with this little woman
I like everything except the use funk, if she accompanies me wherever I want, I take my accuracy when I need that particular sound or comfort to the fingers but that's all

OVERALL OPINION

Two years now
Not really ... I fell on the look and the price, I grew up with Made In Japan by Deep Purple so it was a bit of a dream and I was not disappointed at all, on the contrary!
Pros: EVERYTHING.
The -: comfort (you get used to and it's the same problem with a true costing 2,000 euros more then I forgive him)
I would do it four times if I am offered, just for the look! If it is impossible to play hang it on the wall!

I am often complimented, it is surprising comfort when you borrow me, it is very easy to ring (put the knobs at noon, connect, adjust a little on the low if fussy, play, have fun) really a great instrument devastating look (red light for me)

Made in Indonesia mine and a handle driver, if so!
And 20 frets as Rickens true!
I adore the micro serious bass with his fingers motorhead with overdrive. It is typed in his c Ricken cool.
Easier to play with 20 frets and most beautiful violin as a single part.
J did not hesitate long in seeing that c was the only one of its kind because the others have 22 frets and a handle stuck!

UTILIZATION

Necessarily tip top handle, very good ergonomics and easy given the acute form of the woman.

SOUNDS

'm Honest because I love so'm in love for all c ord style as microphones!

OVERALL OPINION

Two months now and I play more with that one!
No one but a few anyway and it corresponds point by point to my desires.
The fact that AC is the only one on the web to be in tip top race driver ahhahhahah!
Yes no worries but'm in love ... so therefore it

It was made by there, but I'm not sure!
Handle much larger than the original I had the pleasure of owning
I have not counted the frets, and anyway, I do not care.
For mics, I'll get to the bottom ...
Two volumes, two tones and a switch, the minimum labor

UTILIZATION

The handle is not really nice .. It is exceptional! Fast, it will pleasantly surprise more than one!
Ergonomics is one of Ricken to share the handle, we will not dwell on it here
Regarding sound, my opinion will not be of much help because I changed the entire AZ Electronic Rickenbacker by the original

SOUNDS

Once hacked by me, it is suitable for ALL styles (except of course to rap and techno that considers insults to music)
I get lots of sounds! And I will!
I play "in tears" on an Ampeg 1974 without a shadow of an effect (for what???!)
What I hate the most is when I'm playing it and my wife yells "at the table!"

OVERALL OPINION

I play for about eight months
"Did you try many other models before buying it?" Not more than 150
Few low € 500 that will give you much happiness!
Not only I would do the same choice, but I look for another! (In Fireglow, if possible)
Ah! I forgot I made him a plate of nice in a trussrod cover electrical trunking

- In which country was it made?
Korean manufacturing.

Photos ( http://linn134.free.fr/img/rwsl/ )

- How many frets, what kind of micro as well as their configuration?
22 frets, tune long.
Two single coil pickups, a small format to the handle and a large format in the bell center. 3 switch positions.

<img> http://linn134.free.fr/img/rwsl/1.jpg </img>

- What type of bridge?
Easel solid (very solid) type Rickenbacker, copy of the model installed on the 4003 Custom.

- What are the settings?
Volume and tone for micro, 4 knobs. While passive.

- What type of race?
The handle is through the original, here it is glued to a minimum. I'm not sure it's driver.

UTILIZATION

- The handle is it fun?
Yes, but it is a good template. Big enough, but still fast.

- Access to acute (recent freight) is it easy?
Absolutely. This is one of the great highlights of the shape of the Rickenbacker.

- Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)?
Ergonomics are good but this is particularly low (as the original). Indeed, the body still weighs a certain weight and not a compact instrument. Also the bell housing the central micro may be disconcerting at first. This imposes very specific playing positions and force some bassists playing plectrum. But the game to the fingers is quite possible, some even manage to beautifully slapper.
- Gets it easy to sound good?
It's live: this bass are in the stomach and do not hesitate to use force. Very big sound guy wins. The pickups are excellent, electronics (passive) can be improved. I am considering a replacement of the stuff (cables, potads, capas ...) in a relatively short time. It will not cost an arm and allow the bass to have its full potential.

SOUNDS

- They are suitable to your style of music?
Hehe. Yes and no. This is not the bass that can do everything, dull and "versatile". No, it's a big piece wild, the opposite of my ex-Ibanez! But I have already started to find its place in the mix and it's all good.

- With what (s) amplifier (s) or effect (s) do you play?
I play on a Trace Elliot BLX80 Mark One. It's as British as desired combination. The result is really good, but that grumbles with an attack of a jackal!

- What kind of sound you get and with what settings ("crystalline", "bold ",....)?
Exactly, both are possible but with a clear color, a violent attack in the high mids mostly. By playing with volumes, tones and gives a valuable switch tremendous amount of sound and grains. The charm of the passive pickups and more simple.

- What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
I am satisfied with its sonic palette and I adapt.

Small sound samples: Download here ( http://linn134.free.fr/audio/demos/Rickette/ )

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
Few days, but this is my eighth low if I'm not mistaken.

- What is so special that you like most and least?
Mouth, the sound, the price. Rick the look 'without paying the bill delusional.

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Lots, but this is a thunderbolt. I flashed it to SMS!

- How would you rate the quality / price?
HUGE.

- With experience, you do again this choice?
Definitely.

See Opinion linn134 very well detailed that I thank for its audio examples that made me want to try the beast.

I am looking for a real Ricken for months and budget issue but available on French soil, it was not joy. I saw this "imitation" in the Salon of the music but not have time to try it because attendance at WSL booth (along with trying to SMS, must feel like there is so much noise).

Knowing what Ricken has made all the attempts to copy his models in the past (case ...), and I was pretty happy that finally saw the application (Rick 4003 is again a standard pop-groups rock or neo-vintage-80&#39;s electro rock the Klaxons), someone offers us a copy especially for the price. That&#39;s the story.

It is imitated, the finish is more than correct in relation to the price and if there was no history of non-conductive sleeve (and the lack of stereo output, in short, the stuff that is useless except for Lemmy and amplification double bass / guitar), or the key unglazed (personal for me that&#39;s fine), we really feel like a real one.

I hesitated for finishing instruments generally preferring natural wood with black or sunburst but the "Fireglo" jumped out at me in the store.

UTILIZATION

Channel: When we used the sleeves Jazz Bass type we are baffled by the width. But it is quite comfortable after a few hours.

Ergonomics: Playing in a group of recovery ranging from 60&#39;s to 80&#39;s, I need a versatile sound. So why would a "Rick" that is so typical (and imitation is not lacking this feature)? simply because I love this sound and I am ready to change a little the sound made in different styles to suit.
I need to play 60&#39;s stuff in the palm mute mediator so I turned the protective cover of the micro bridge (note the cover screws also hold the microphone).
For the game to the finger, I would like more support from close to the microphone (before that I played a Variax with a medium long enough to compensate for the lack of a microphone). I know that in general there are no plans to play a Rick&#39;s finger (except for fans of Cliff Burton) and it is wrong. I was even surprised by the possibility of slapper (although I never use this technique with my group) having a particular sound.

Note also the equilibrium body-neck, too confusing for those used in Fender and company. It leans a little forward.
Level weight is lighter than my previous low.

I am not 10 but I think I would have put the same note in a real Ricken.

SOUNDS

It is suitable for any style because with volume / tone separated by micro (and a fine enough to resolve amp as my Ashdown), we arrive at all: the mediator or 80&#39;s punk / indie full of mediums who send her the finger good old round groove 60&#39;s / 70&#39;s or imitation of the mediator McCartney (even if we can not accurately reproduce the sound of the strings mesh nets flat round) or other vintage rock-blues. Not to mention a crunch or a little more overdrive that made me want to go back and listen to Lemmy loved his game power chord, to balance the intro of "For Whom the Bells Toll" Burton or take me for the first bassist Tool.

It has a certain versatility because of the settings but it is not in the presence of a chameleon who can go from pseudo-vintage sounds to modern sounds. It adheres to the photographs of Rick&#39;s or not.
Say that to be quite honest if I was rich I would complement this by a Stingray bass in the kind or Warwick for stuff more "modern coffee" and I reserve the sound of that AZ by WSL for the mediator.
But again it is because I am too in the cliché "Rick is the powerful bass in the medium cut for the real rock in the mediator." At this price, I still advise to all those who think that Rick is not a low for them to try it. It can do anything other than the McCartney / Lemmy / Chris Squire / Roger Glover that can adapts.

So for someone looking for that particular sound and wants to think outside the box, imitation is pretty good. In this context and given the price, I put 10.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought it yesterday but I played it for hours. The level and ergo I had time to notice me. Level longevity ... we will see later.

I love the quality of imitation look and sound of Rick&#39;s all. The violin is not cheap, it&#39;s a beautiful instrument. At the same time, 500 euros is not necessarily a price so low cost that an instrument manufactured in Asia.

Quality / price ratio more than excellent.

I must travel in the US not long and if I find a real out there at a reasonable price, I take it (if it is promised I would do a serious comparison test between the two). In the meantime, I have the bass of my dreams between the legs and I will use it live just today.

EDIT: Low bought yesterday, concert today ... a killing this low! Sounds great (on Ashdown amps which cost me 300 euros promo eh!). As not very intelligent analysis, but this level of walking on stage, I have nothing else to say. everything is past: hard rock, old funk, pop 60&#39;s, Thurs fingers, mediator, its round, bright, crunchy, slamming into its most power chord to boost the end of the concert ... low stinking rock full nose.

Lower Korea, imitating the legendary Rickenbacker in 4003.
Unable to determine the wood used. It's not like maple on original, this is not the agathis found on low-end models, it is not ash, it is not the mahogany. I do not think either of alder ...
Mine is sunbust red (in the jargon Fireglo Rick ') a splendid! With bindings around the body and neck. She is thrilled!
Rick massive easel style 'without the damper. Mechanical type tulip not identified, correct, complete their work, but do not inspire the confidence of a sturdy and durable.
The handle is 22 squares, roughly 41 mm at nut, 58 to the 22nd fret. Set neck. The back of the handle is painted and varnished. The key is not (unlike the original). Milestones faux pearl type triangle. And cream binding around the neck. Plastic nut.
Microphones by AZ (I speak about below).
White one ply pickguard, looks cheap.
Tone-tone controls and flight-flight with the tones at the top like the original. And a 3 position switch.
Mono output, not like the original injury ...?

The instrument is a great look and provides an overall very satisfactory level of finish.

UTILIZATION

The handle looks like a clarification. Large, too. But not too thick. I would have liked a little thinner at the nut. Access to acute is perfect, frets are well finished.
First problem: the bridge in two parts requires the use of extra-long scale strings. I've been around music shops in Bordeaux before having to order from one of them to have those pesky cords. Otherwise, the Mi and La are too short and do not occupy the entire space in the saddle. Consequence: the strings twist.
Second problem: the mug easy enough buzz. I changed all the knobs, switches, capable, cables. I redid the solder, shielded cavity. The sound has improved, more buzz, the tones and volumes are much more effective. This operation is indispensable to me!
It is well balanced.

I repeat, no doubt, but it is really beautiful!

SOUNDS

Pickups AZ, initially I thought the change for Seymour and others, but overall, I like them these microphones. The neck pickup can not bear the attacks and is too big "plop" touching it with the pick. The bridge pickup is awesome. He has an extraordinary presence.

The two pickups growl, it's still better than at Warwick growl or musicman (very subjective). The middle position with both pickups activated offers a more modern, more balanced.

I play guitar pick or fingers, no slap, no tapping and other technical devices. Punk rock live! This is not entirely sound rick is quite a good (excellent) alternative that is in the spirit of Rick's. " I love it!

OVERALL OPINION

One last caveat: the quality and thickness of the varnish is flawed. If the patent is well finished and looks like a beautiful mirror, it shows some ripples in some ways (that's nitpicking). And it is quite late, he jumped at several locations in the head for a little time. It is a relic accelerated ...

I who have always wanted to own a Rick, I come across a great alternative. Value for money and crazy! I'm in love. Everyone tells me she is gorgeous. The musicians who play with me are all pleasantly surprised by the sound coming out.

In conclusion, we will assume that the Rammage refers to the plumage.

Making Korean, 22 frets, 2 single coil pickups, a selector 3 positions, 2 volumes, 2 tones.

Copy aesthetics of Rickenbacker 4003, but the odds are different tune, neck width, total length ... so that the adaptable parts on a 4003 will not be for the AZ.

UTILIZATION

The handle is nice with good access to acute, but due to the pitch of 86 cm, the guitar is unbalanced, despite a relatively low weight (perhaps precisely because the body is not heavy enough).

SOUNDS

Bought used, it no longer had the original pickups, and I myself have changed those who were there for Seymour Duncan (SJB-3 bridge and a SCOAP-3 in the heats).
Tested on live sound, the sound is quite round, but it is neither that of a Rickenbacker, nor that of a Fender.

OVERALL OPINION

It's a favorite: I have long dreamed of having a Rickenbacker (out of my budget) so for the look, it suits me pretty well.
It is easier to play than my Squier P-Bass, but unless my Rockbass Streamer, which itself does not suffer from imbalance.
A buy for the look, especially when you did not afford the 2400 € for the original!