Rickenbacker Bass
Everything published on Viyolens under Rickenbacker Bass — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Rickenbacker Electric Bass Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
The same handful of avoidable mistakes trip up so many Rickenbacker bass owners. Here's what actually goes wrong, and how to avoid each one.
A Guide to Rickenbacker Electric Bass Guitar
A Rickenbacker bass looks and sounds like nothing else. Here's what actually makes one different, where the design came from, and who made it famous.
Rickenbacker Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It feels a little different under the fingers, and that's alright. Here's a patient, step-by-step guide to your first weeks on the instrument.
A Guide to Rickenbacker Bass
Bright, biting and instantly recognisable. Here's what actually makes a Rickenbacker bass sound and feel so different from a Fender-style instrument.
The Best Rickenbacker Bass for the Money
The current range is small and focused. Here's how the 4003, 4003S and vintage 4001 stack up depending on what you're actually chasing.
Rickenbacker Electric Bass Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A Rickenbacker bass isn't the usual first-instrument pick, but plenty of beginners start here and get on fine. Here's what you actually need to know.
Rickenbacker Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Different construction, different truss-rod history, and a used market with more variation than most players expect. Here's what actually matters before you buy.
Rickenbacker Electric Bass Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a Rickenbacker bass isn't quite like any other instrument purchase. Here's how to pick the right model and check a used one properly.
The Best Rickenbacker Electric Bass Guitars for the Money
There isn't one best Rickenbacker bass, only the right one for the sound you're chasing and what you've actually got to spend. Here's how it breaks down.
Common Rickenbacker Bass Mistakes to Avoid
It's genuinely different under the hood to a Fender-style bolt-on, and treating it the same way is where most of the trouble starts. Here's what to watch for.
