Recent content by richie banal

I have read through these knowledgeable posts and admire your sage opinions. How do you feel about using string gauges other than 105, 75, 55, 45 on the 4003? I feel that this combination of strings give the Rick its distinctive sound as well as unique playability and responsiveness...

Has anyone found that their 4003 loses punch when using the stereo output? I have checked and each pup signal is going to different amps but regardless of EQ, it doesn't sound as punchy as the mono output. Could it be a phase issue?

I have a 4003 Fireglo made 09/1998 (mistakenly entered as Jetglo on the Rick register) which I have been refurbing after a 12 year, 4 nights a week gigging regime. Replaced the mono/stereo output jack harness (rusted out), bridge (saddles eaten away around the strings), tailpiece and treble...