Stock String Gauge on Rickenbacker 4003?

EtoG · #1 06-05-2012, 10:05 AM

Hey all,

I don't remember the gauge of the stock strings that my Rickenbacker 4003 shipped with back in 2010. Do any of you know? I'd really appreciate it.

jasper383 · #2 06-05-2012, 10:25 AM

45-55-75-105

It's a typical 45-105 set with a smaller than typical D and A.

EtoG · #3 06-05-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jasper383

45-55-75-105

It's a typical 45-105 set with a smaller than typical D and A.

Thanks, Jasper!

geddeeee · #4 03-20-2013, 07:38 PM

Strings are:
E - 105
A - 75
D - 55
G - 45

Kingbreaker · #5 03-21-2013, 07:50 AM

Quick follow-up:

What flat would require the least amount of tweaking to make the change from stock strings?

(Mine's in fact a 4004, but same neck and strings.)

NYCbassist · #6 03-21-2013, 07:56 AM

I put TI Flats on My 4003 and only had to tweak the intonation on the E string.

Kingbreaker · #7 03-21-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCbassist

I put TI Flats on My 4003 and only had to tweak the intonation on the E string.

Hrrrm. Not so concerned about intonation (Simple with the schaller bridge) but more with truss rod adjustments. But since you didn't mention that I assumed you didn't need to

**Ric5** · #8 03-21-2013, 08:45 AM

If you want to minimize truss rod adjustments then store youe bass in a room with constant 35% humidity.

NYCbassist · #9 03-21-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingbreaker

Hrrrm. Not so concerned about intonation (Simple with the schaller bridge) but more with truss rod adjustments. But since you didn't mention that I assumed you didn't need to

I did not need to adjust truss rod but the action did come down just a tiny bit. Not a problem with Flats though because they can be set lower without noise IME.

I put my Rounds back on after about 5 ours playing time so I have a 99% new set if you're interested in trying them. They are for sale in the classifieds.

The Flats are great but I am learning Rush & Yes tunes lately and the Rounds are more my style for that.

armybass · #10 03-21-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingbreaker

Hrrrm. Not so concerned about intonation (Simple with the schaller bridge) but more with truss rod adjustments. But since you didn't mention that I assumed you didn't need to

I currently have TI's and LaBella 760FL's on two of my Rics and they required no adjustment to the TR at all. I also have a set of Rotosound 7 Monel Flats on another Ric and that bass is tuned to Eb. Dont think I would want to tune those strings up to pitch on a Ric. I assume it would require a TR adjustment for sure.