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    Pickups in early model Geddy Lee Jazz Bass

    I have 2 original Geddy Lee signature Jazz basses. Since i have built 4 more. My original GL Jazzes have the 62 model pickups. That's what I installed into my other 4 GL Jazzes. They all are powerful, outstanding mids and wonderful low's. I run them through the Sans Amp RPM and 2 power brakes...
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    Ibanez sr505 preamp!

    I am simply looking for a plug in replacement. I figure someone here on TB would have one for sale until i do have some cash to upgrade things. Does anyone know anyone that may have the stock preamp lying around that I could throw them 25-30 bucks just to get this running for now. Can't afford...
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    Ibanez sr505 preamp!

    Hi Guys, I am in need of a preamp for an ibanez sr505 bass with Barts. It's the 5 pots and single Q mid switch. Either stock from ibanez or an aftermarket that all the standard ibanez electronics plug directly into. Anyone's help would be greatly appreciated. I'm not looking for anything...
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    Rickenbacker 4080 rewiring diagram

    Trust me, this thing has been hacked before I got it. I am trying to put it back to as close to original (well Geddy Lee style) with the badass bridge which it apparently had before. I'm just getting a little frustrated. That rear Rickenbacker switch is something that I've never seen before. As...
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    Rickenbacker 4080 rewiring diagram

    This is what im facing.
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    Rickenbacker 4080 rewiring diagram

    Axstar, Thank you so very much for the pic. Yes both necks should be able to be on at once. I've got everything wired up except for the switch next to the neck pickup going to the front 4001 switch. My back switch is a switchcraft switch however it's very different than the switch ive seen on...
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    Rickenbacker 4080 rewiring diagram

    Hi guys, I guess i posted the question in the wrong thread. I'm restoring a Ric 4080 that was a basket case. No wiring, pickups, hardware etc. I've purchased all new hi gain bass and guitar pickups. I also purchased a real Rickenbacker wiring harness as well as everything else Rickenbacker...
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    Rickenbacker 4080 rewiring diagram

    Hi guys, I'm restoring a Ric 4080 that was a complete basket case. I've got a real Ric wiring harness. Ive got all new pickups (yes, real Rickenbacker hi gains) and switchcraft switches. Everything is real. Ric tuners on the bass Schaller on the guitar. Does anyone have a decent wiring diagram...
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    Rickenbacker 4003 vs. 4001C64

    Cool tone! I alway place finger style.
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    Rickenbacker 4003 vs. 4001C64

    Now thst is great news! Every time someone purchases a Ric (new or old) an angel gets their wings!
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    Rickenbacker 4003 vs. 4001C64

    Sorry, try to keep it simple for the newbies!
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    Eminenece vs. Celestion

    Right now I'm running 2 Eminence delta 12", 8 ohm drivers in an old mid 70's Ampeg V-4 cab. I also just found and ordered a new (used) set of Celestion 12", 8 ohm pulse bass speakers to complete the cabinet. I'm mainly a Rickenbacker bass player 4001, 4003 basses with an occasional appearance by...
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    Rickenbacker 4003 vs. 4001C64

    These are my 2 baby's. The red is a 74 4001. All stock. Hi gain pickups. The black is a 96 4003. I changed the wiring ,installing the correct resistors and installing a modern horseshoe pickup and a toaster pickup. The red sounds like Geddy lee's tone. The black is paul de amour's tool tone all...
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    Rickenbacker 4003 vs. 4001C64

    Sorry, didn't see that you were going for the mc cartny tone. Once again I'm sorry.