Ricks has a clear great thumping sound other words the pickups on the Rickenbacker is just like Bose speakers and Bose speakers are the very best yeah there are other speakers to sound good however none of those speakers sound like a Bose
For me the sound of the Rick bass is the best! It sounds organic and natural not machine like the Fenders. When I hear Paul McCartney and Maurice Gibb's bass I am like in another place. Thanks for the love, man.
Hey Johnny, got a question. I've watched you play all kinds of basses and you've even played basses l didn't really think much of and you've made them sound fantastic!! I like to know, of all the basses you've played, which one is your absolute go- to, favorite bass? And if you haven't already made a video about it, would you and explain why? Keep doing what you do. You're funny, nutty, but most important to me, a down to earth, person! Much love - MIKE SCHENCK
By far the best Rickenbacker demo I've seen. Anyone that claims Ricks aren't an ideal funk bass; the Rick will fill any genre, just depends on who's hands it's in. Proof once and for all a Rickenbacker is just as worthy a funk machine as is a Jazz bass.
Agreed. I’ve owned a few Ric’s and I have yet to find a situation they can’t handle. The newer ones are especially versatile with the vintage tone selector pot. The naysayers obviously haven’t spent much time with them. In stereo you get the “one trick pony” Geddy, Squire, Lemmy thing that the haters talk about. In mono you can EQ it to get just about any sound besides the Jaco thing. Great slap, great finger style, even a great Motown sound with the mute engaged. Absolutely love the things.
I'm Japanese so I can't understand some of what you say. And this sentence will be somewhat wrong. I'm sorry. BUT, I can understand "You love Rickenbacker." I respect you. I respect your LOVE. Please keep doing a good job forever. May the love of you and Rickenbacker last forever. Thank you for reading.
Damn, man. You played the F*** out of that thing. You must be a gas to see live. I wish you all the success and great music you can make surrounded by people you love to share a stage or studio with. Eleven stars on a scale of 10!!
This video just cured me from my depression. Apparently great tone and good funk cancels out bad emotional funk. It also helps that this man is like the embodiment of pure joy. He's like a Mister Roger's that's full of positive vibes and can thump out the sweetest sounds. Thank you Mister Long ❤✌🎵🎶
Johnny, you are a true treasure to humanity a real joy you bring to the world and just one of my favorite, all-time musicians. Absolutely amazing always smiling and a lesson to us all. Jim Chicago 🙏🏻
I'm a year and 4 months into my bass journey and I love it, you inspire me to become a better player! Love to see someone who treats their instruments with so much passion!
You sir are the best of us! You and your Rick fit eachother great, you have such a great energy, and the thump sounds amazing! Much love, keep on thumpin man!
Johnny Long, I want to thank you not only for the sweet and varied, versatile, "you-name-it-the-Rick-will-do-it" jam, but also the thorough tutorial on how to coax every tone I could want and crave using all the available options and settings on this surprisingly versatile Dream Machine. I already suspected that the dual-circuit, dual-capacitor 4003 was the exact bass I should get when I reach the point where my budget will allow me to make the leap; your demo and tutorial CONFIRMS it, sealing the deal for me! I recently played a 4003 through an Ampeg SVT-4 PRO... that combination gave me EVERYTHING tonally; I couldn't believe my ears! Played with all the bittons and switches on the amp head; the tonal versatility of that amp was just UNBELIEVABLE. (I was smiling a 360° smile!!!) Even got me into "Fender territory" tonally... richer bottom than I thought possible from a Ric! And the neck was SOOOOO comfortable (my hands are not very big, just average, so I struggle with a "Precision" neck). The neck on the Ric is JUST RIGHT for ol' Glenn! The sound and feel are pure JOY to me, so I can relate well to your love for The Lady! (Mine will be blue.)
I've been playing since 1969 my friend. I've got a 75 4001 that I bought new off the shelf, and a 2010, also bought new. I haven't kissed mine but I love them. Now , on to you my man. You really need to go to the emergency room , cause YOU RIPPED on that Ric
Great review Johnny. I got my Rici back in December (new). Still trying to figure out my tone, this helps a lot. And you are so funny. I love my Rici so much too. I could be wearing sweatshorts and a tattered Orange t-shirt and when I hang my Rici on my shoulder I'm instantly wearing a tuxedo.
About a year and a half ago I was looking at buying a new bass. Your video convinced me to buy a rickenbacker. Best decision I have made when playing bass. It has such a diverse sound and you can get a lot of different tones out of the bass and i really like that. Thank you for the great review and the inspiration to buy a rick!
Haha same here man he was being silly for the first few minutes there that I just knew he was going to rock that Bass and I was pleasantly surprised candy to my ears
Superb tone, Johnny! I hadnever seen somebody slapping a Rick before! I really LIKE IT! From Paul to Rick James... that "rubber sound"... thanks! You got a new subscriber now!
Johnny L, you got the jazz brother like I've never seen. I've always believed with all my heart that one just doesn't play the instrument, one makes love to it! The more you make love to your instrument, the better she'll make you sound! You got that, brother!
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This guy got enough energy to power nuclear plant.
This is somehow the last place I would’ve expected to see you
You saying he's made of plutonium?
Or that two of him in one place would cause a meltdown?
Fax man
Yo where have you been man
Or to make a nuclear plant
still got that rick sound, still got that rick sound, still got that rick sound
Wow FrankJames knows about bass.
Oh
two minutes in and dude brought back my will to live
I life is for those who love to live and learn..thanks all for your time and comments....PLEASE SHARE SO OTHERS MAY KNOW
xFanGame23 LOL
Enjoyed watching this. Want to get a Rickenbacker now.
Beautiful
he protec
he attac
but most importantly
he rickenbac
good one man! :p
I was gonna give you a thumbs up, but you've got 69 of them and I don't want to ruin that for you lol.
it ain't easy to rick the way he does
@@stephenhodgeman6496 Never gonna give me thumbs up, never gonna let the 69 down :D
Now you can click.
This man loves life! We need more people like you sir. And you can play bass!
we do have more people...we have u and everyone who watches this video..thanks
johnny long perfect answer Johnny, perfect answer👍👍
Varti S lgckvzjzucjc&”$.$.& c
This guy’s a bass wizard!🤟
there is no question that this man is a master.
this guy must be the happiest bass player ive seen on youtube. shine on you crazy diamond!
Love the reference
Actually, that might be the bassist for Gojira...
Yeah... he looks very happy.
@Joel Banning I mean roger waters did play a rick for little bit
Too bad Roger's bass got stolen
Love all y'all....ENJOY YOUR RIC'S ...I AM
YOU'RE AWESOME!!
Ricks has a clear great thumping sound other words the pickups on the Rickenbacker is just like Bose speakers and Bose speakers are the very best yeah there are other speakers to sound good however none of those speakers sound like a Bose
YOUR AN AMAZIN’ HUMAN wish you were my neighbor or something :)
For me the sound of the Rick bass is the best! It sounds organic and natural not machine like the Fenders. When I hear Paul McCartney and Maurice Gibb's bass I am like in another place.
Thanks for the love, man.
Hey Johnny, got a question. I've watched you play all kinds of basses and you've even played basses l didn't really think much of and you've made them sound fantastic!! I like to know, of all the basses you've played, which one is your absolute go- to, favorite bass? And if you haven't already made a video about it, would you and explain why?
Keep doing what you do. You're funny, nutty, but most important to me, a down to earth, person!
Much love - MIKE SCHENCK
By far the best Rickenbacker demo I've seen. Anyone that claims Ricks aren't an ideal funk bass; the Rick will fill any genre, just depends on who's hands it's in. Proof once and for all a Rickenbacker is just as worthy a funk machine as is a Jazz bass.
Even for the most heaviest sounds look at Lemmy from Motörhead
The only reviewer of the Rick that can actually play
I think it’s not that it’s bad for funk but that it’s just so well suited for rock. I used to feel the same way about by Schecter Diamond Series.
@@rogypop it’s such a stereotype lol even Scott Pilgrim plays one while all his bandmates are on shitty equipment
Agreed. I’ve owned a few Ric’s and I have yet to find a situation they can’t handle. The newer ones are especially versatile with the vintage tone selector pot. The naysayers obviously haven’t spent much time with them. In stereo you get the “one trick pony” Geddy, Squire, Lemmy thing that the haters talk about. In mono you can EQ it to get just about any sound besides the Jaco thing. Great slap, great finger style, even a great Motown sound with the mute engaged. Absolutely love the things.
I'm Japanese so I can't understand some of what you say. And this sentence will be somewhat wrong. I'm sorry.
BUT,
I can understand "You love Rickenbacker."
I respect you. I respect your LOVE.
Please keep doing a good job forever.
May the love of you and Rickenbacker last forever. Thank you for reading.
For someone who doesn't speak English, that was well constructed. さすが！
Iiiiiiii love it...love u 2
Best bass review ever.
woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow thank u
Yeah!
Johnny is dressed like the bass, I don’t know if he planned this or if it’s just a coincidence but either way it’s cool
I just realized that Lmao
This guy plays this with such fluently, respect, pride, and appreciation. Even if he couldn’t play well, he’d still love playing it. Great sound!!!!
I can just SEE the aura of positivity around him and his bass
Videos like his can put a smile on ANYONE'S face
This guy is magnificent! He seems like such an awesome guy. And the way he plays that bass is so cool!
so are you sir,,thanks for feed back
Ladies, find you a man that kisses you like this gent here kisses his Rick.
That was nasty man!
Lmfao
men, find you a man that kisses you like this man kisses his ric
no strings attached?
Ai t no woman ever gonna give you the love of a good Rick!
I'm amazed at how every note comes through so cleanly - oh Johnny, you're a PLAYER! I think a lot of it is just your technique - flipping incredible!!
Loving the enthusiasm this guy has!
Me, too... Pure joy!
This is the best demo I've ever seen on TH-cam. It put me in a good mood!
This video literally made me so happy his personality is so amazing
I love this guy. One of the best demo’s of the Rick, that I have seen, plus this guy is a joy to watch!!!
Damn, man. You played the F*** out of that thing. You must be a gas to see live. I wish you all the success and great music you can make surrounded by people you love to share a stage or studio with. Eleven stars on a scale of 10!!
Gus Fring yep
thanks
Not the F***, he played the FUNK out of that bass... Great player, indeed!
Now wish that for me, please.😀
I think he loves Rickenbacker
This video just cured me from my depression. Apparently great tone and good funk cancels out bad emotional funk. It also helps that this man is like the embodiment of pure joy. He's like a Mister Roger's that's full of positive vibes and can thump out the sweetest sounds.
Thank you Mister Long ❤✌🎵🎶
thank you for showing your talent..and explaining the various items on the bass. what a delight
Hahaha... SUPER !!! Even his clothes are perfectly matched to the finish of the bass.
Johnny Long: killer bassplayer, bro !!!
thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanks
He shoots bass into his veins on the regular. What a legend.
Not only are you a fine presenter but you are a great bassist. I am amazed at the way you hit those harmonics !
Johnny, you are a true treasure to humanity a real joy you bring to the world and just one of my favorite, all-time musicians. Absolutely amazing always smiling and a lesson to us all.
Jim
Chicago 🙏🏻
There are many critics of Rickenbackers who say that you can't slap a Ric. .
first time i see slap and finger pick a rick. i'm no joking. sounds great.
Well, he just DID... and it sounds RIGHTEOUS! Yum!
@Gary Nahpi try kissing to make up
Cordell"Boogie"Mosson played one.
I have a Ric. When I play it,,I try to beat the paint off if it when I Fungk!!
BOOTSY! I was taken to Funky Town and back. Great playing DUDE.
I love how much you love your instruments. Every single one you show us and get us all excited about it. Love that.
Rick James was an incredible musician/singer he recorded amazing records and for me the best of them all is the incredible GLOW !
So funny! That's happiness!!!
Rick sounds great! Yes they do!
When you start playing my face automatically smile, i don't know, maybe i can feel your positive energy . You so damn funky groovy
I'm a year and 4 months into my bass journey and I love it, you inspire me to become a better player! Love to see someone who treats their instruments with so much passion!
Absolutely LOVE this dude! GREAT player, knows his stuff and is very entertaining!!!!
I just kissed a bass three times, then found this clip immediately out of the blue - cosmic! Great stuff Johnny!
Why is he so wholesome 😍 just wanna give him a hug.
Johnny I love your videos you always seem so excited and passionate about the instrument. You inspire me!
Absolutely awesome!!!
I love your style and energy. I’m nowhere close to being as good as you, but playing my bass brings me the same joy. One love!
Eat your heart out P-bass, this Rick blows Fender out of the water in funkyness.
Fernando II de Taboada this sounds more like a pbass or a jazz bass
It really does ur so Right how ever Dude s very Sloppy Yuck .
@@dahrincook2110 i would argue enjoyment trumps technical proficiency any time.
Love This! Love the superb playing also.
Incredible! Thanks for sharing! Love it!
dude you are a cool player and reviewer 👍
THANKS
thanks
You sir, are what we need more of. Thank you for being you, Keep on playing man!
It's wonderful to see how a music instrument can make a man feel such pure and even childlike joy.
I love Johnny so
Much!! Been watching him 4 yrs now and this was the first video I ever seen of him when I was looking up Rics! “One Note” brother!!
Al fin un video de alguien que aprecia, respeta y realiza una demostración detallada del Rickenbacker 🙌
Love this guy's happiness!
You sir are the best of us! You and your Rick fit eachother great, you have such a great energy, and the thump sounds amazing! Much love, keep on thumpin man!
Man, you are awesome! I keep watching this video over and over. You and your playing make me smile!!
First vid I have ever seen of yours. Hands down I love the way you do what you do and keep on doing it! My man!!!
This man has lawful good energy
Nobody should be this happy :) :) I love Jonny's playing...enthusiasm...his whole outlook.
i love the energy and the skills
Johnny Long, I want to thank you not only for the sweet and varied, versatile, "you-name-it-the-Rick-will-do-it" jam, but also the thorough tutorial on how to coax every tone I could want and crave using all the available options and settings on this surprisingly versatile Dream Machine. I already suspected that the dual-circuit, dual-capacitor 4003 was the exact bass I should get when I reach the point where my budget will allow me to make the leap; your demo and tutorial CONFIRMS it, sealing the deal for me! I recently played a 4003 through an Ampeg SVT-4 PRO... that combination gave me EVERYTHING tonally; I couldn't believe my ears! Played with all the bittons and switches on the amp head; the tonal versatility of that amp was just UNBELIEVABLE. (I was smiling a 360° smile!!!) Even got me into "Fender territory" tonally... richer bottom than I thought possible from a Ric! And the neck was SOOOOO comfortable (my hands are not very big, just average, so I struggle with a "Precision" neck). The neck on the Ric is JUST RIGHT for ol' Glenn! The sound and feel are pure JOY to me, so I can relate well to your love for The Lady! (Mine will be blue.)
I totally understand your enthusiasm, bro - always had a soft spot for this particular instrument! ;)
This is 👍 I love your playing and when you got that Chris Squire sound ooooooooweeeeeee
Your enthusiasm is so infectious. I enjoyed this so much. Thank you Mr. john long. You bring da funk sir!!
I love this guy! How can you now smile watching him?
Nice playing! That thing sounds great!
I've never see a man smile so much, this is the most wholesome review on youtube
This is the most entertaining instrument demo/review I've ever seen. And I love Rickenbackers too!
This man makes me happy. Great funk feel player with a smile a mile wide that's as infectious as his groove. Thanks for the feels,kind sir.
Great video Johnny! I've ordered one of these - fantastic bass! Thanks for the Planet Waves cable heads up - great idea!
I've been playing since 1969 my friend. I've got a 75 4001 that I bought new off the shelf, and a 2010, also bought new. I haven't kissed mine but I love them. Now , on to you my man. You really need to go to the emergency room , cause YOU RIPPED on that Ric
lol
Crazy in love with that Rick!
You sir are cordially invited to every party in the history of ever.
i love the sound of this bass , chris squire of yes is a great player too . thanks
You've got some serious skills, man!
This is genuinely one of the best reviews I have ever seen. This guy's vibe is awesome.
i love the enthusiasm you bring in this video, and how eager you are to show off all the intricacies of that bass! i'm subscribing for sure
Wow! i never thought a Ric could be that funky. Keep on bassing my four string brother. Great content!
Great review Johnny. I got my Rici back in December (new). Still trying to figure out my tone, this helps a lot. And you are so funny. I love my Rici so much too. I could be wearing sweatshorts and a tattered Orange t-shirt and when I hang my Rici on my shoulder I'm instantly wearing a tuxedo.
About a year and a half ago I was looking at buying a new bass. Your video convinced me to buy a rickenbacker. Best decision I have made when playing bass. It has such a diverse sound and you can get a lot of different tones out of the bass and i really like that. Thank you for the great review and the inspiration to buy a rick!
Thank u for watching my videos
Sounds fantastic!!! Lots of low end, good bite, crystal clear!!
One look and I knew this guy was gonna be a rippin' bass player! I wasn't wrong, great playing and great review, man!!
Haha same here man he was being silly for the first few minutes there that I just knew he was going to rock that Bass and I was pleasantly surprised candy to my ears
nice and thank u
U quirky, funky human being. God Bless ya bro
bless u bro
The most refreshing review of anything I've seen in ages. Thanks man. Subbed!
I just bought a 1978 4001 autumnglo. Of all the research ive done, this is the bomb. Much respect, fella.
first video ive seen of you, and i love it!!!!. subscribed
looking sharp man!
thanks
Always! :)
I love your playing it's joyful as you are, thanks we need more like you!
Love your enthusiasm. Love your playing. The world needs more people like you. Great vid!!!
Superb tone, Johnny! I hadnever seen somebody slapping a Rick before! I really LIKE IT! From Paul to Rick James... that "rubber sound"... thanks! You got a new subscriber now!
The first one who played RIC like a BASS!!! Ya-hoooo:-)))) (deutsch: Juch-huuuu!!!!) :-))))
Perfect! You're great my man. Love the Rick.
Nothing like a Ric for any occasion. Johnny, you nail it. Demonstration with personality. Thanks.
I love that sound
You da man with the slapo-rick sound
I love the enthusiasm in this video! I have a 2016 Ric. So clean and well made!
I no...right
Jacob Harris I got a 2015 I think
How much you pay?
I don't play but fell in love with these Ricks when I saw my favorite bass player with a '71 like this. Gorgeous and red is my favorite color too!🤩
Togs on point. Amazing skills. Loved this one!
Johnny, you sound good.
Best rick review on TH-cam.
now that's deep..and good........
I enjoyed every second of this, great vibes, great slapping. Cheers from UK.
"Let's thump! See where it goes."
Totally epic, love the smile and energy! makes me want a Rick, and a will to play bass
Johnny L, you got the jazz brother like I've never seen. I've always believed with all my heart that one just doesn't play the instrument, one makes love to it! The more you make love to your instrument, the better she'll make you sound! You got that, brother!
yeeeeeeeeeeeeeees....
I'd love to have one, but holy hell, they aren't cheap. Great video, as always! I love your playing!
Lol! Throughly enjoyed the video. Love your attitude and approach.
Everything is lovely!
Was having a really rough day today and after watching this I feel so refreshed. Love the attitude and love the review!