Career-CB Rik 400 electric bass Korea Black

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The Career RIK-400 is a Rickenbacker-style electric bass that is made in South Korea and presents itself as an affordable alternative to the original Rickenbacker 4001/4003. Here are the most important features and reviews:

Technical specifications

• Body: solid mahogany (as opposed to the maple body of the original).
• Neck: Glued-in maple neck with rosewood fingerboard.
• Scale length: 34 inches (longer than the original) with 22 frets (2 more than the Rickenbacker.
• Pickups: 2 single coils (often described by the factory as midrange/squawky, but interchangeable).
• Electronics: 2x volume, 2x tone control.

Sound & feel

• Sound character: Due to the mahogany, rather warm and bass-heavy with good sustain, but less "wiry" than a real Rickenbacker.
• Modifications: Many users swap pickups (e.g. Seymour Duncan) for more punch and presence.
• Neck profile: Flat and wide at the nut, takes some getting used to for players with narrower necks.

Quality & workmanship

• Bridge construction and truss rod adjustment are more practical than the original.

Ideal for:

• Players who like the Rickenbacker look but don't have an original budget.
• Musicians who are prepared to optimize the sound by swapping pickups.

Conclusion:

The RIK-400 is a surprisingly good bass for the price, especially after modifications. It doesn't sound like an original Rick, but it offers qualities of its own