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Trying to help a friend out with his JC. It has super low output compared to my JC - about half the volume at best. He did not realize it until I brought mine over to compare to his! I have read the past threads here on TB about the unique electronics. Somebody modded the wiring at some point -...

I have been experimenting with using the impregnated fabric they use in the jewelry and silverware industry to prevent fret tarnish and hardware degradation. After over a year of using this stuff in long term storage on my Rics, my Epi EB3, and several others - I can report it really works...

Finally got these from the machine shop. They have multi fit capacity to work on most Tele and 51 P basses.

OK bass peeps, we have two versions of our new rest for the Jaguar bass now available - We expect them to cover most if not all Jags :D See our FB page or Ebay for the specs and pics! (Ebay will be up this weekend)

A drummer friend brought this bass over to my place for a clean up set up. Somebody abandoned it at his house a few years ago, and he put some new strings on it but soon realized it need more than that to be playable, so to my place it comes. Looks like a Flying V with a "crazed" orange and...

Wondering if anybody else tried this? Searches came up blank so - my post. For a few years now, I noticed my 2006 4003 Ric would get fret tarnish something fierce whereas my other basses (all stored in the same place in their cases) do not , or do not at anywhere near the speed. The Ric will...

Anybody ever mess much with the original single coils used in the 70s Guild B301 and B302? Wondering if they used the same pickup in both locations on the B302 (Guild was frugal and cost effective) And if not - Were the pair "one reversed" like the Fender Jazz? So you had hum cancelling in the...

We worked up a new model called - the 4003V2 - to cover the new asymmetrical guard on the 2015 2016 Ric 4003W 4003S and others.

I have a Gator ABS hardshell case that seems to be effecting the hardware on the bass ? Either that or the hardware on this Epiphone EB3 is funky! Got this Epi EB3 last year and pretty happy with it I used to own a 70s real EB3 many years ago and had a hankering for adding that vibe to the...

Looking for a test pilot for the prototype rest. If you think you got what it takes to take this baby up send me a PM :) Here's how I do it - I send the prototype to you, and collect a $20 deposit through PayPal. When I get the unit back I fully refund the deposit and I pay all shipping both...

Helps if you are familiar with the Zero-Mod rest for 4001 4003 as a reference point. Have had requests for a version that sits lower down near the strings. This one uses the top pickup screw and the corner guard screw for support. So to install you need to loosen your strings and pull all the...

As an old man, been stringing for 40 years now and I have only recently noticed this.... Strings tend to run out and one day you notice " hey they are getting pretty dull " or you get the out and out "dead one" where it suddenly seems the sustain is gone. I have now noticed that when you fret...

I have it out with two "test pilots" now - This 2nd edition of my "no mods" P Bass rest. Made the first one by hand and I love it, but I need feedback from other finger style P Bass players before going into cranking them out . If the reaction from both these guys is good then it should be out...

I have been reorganizing and modularizing my gig rig. Selling off some cabs and buying a 2nd AVATAR 2-10 cab. As I can lift them by myself (two back surgeries last year means my SVT 8-10 cab is NOT leaving the studio!) Has anyone noticed any difference in bass performance - If they face...

I had quite a brewhaha on a Facebook bass page over this so I thought it may prove entertaining to some over here. The [to be un named] fellow was making much of his cool discovery that "if you put electrical tape over your Jazz pickup you mellow out the highs" - I tried to respond to that...

I spent some time working up this video (I am NOT a video guy so be kind!) It runs down the particulars of a "Chickenbacker" I got online compared to my real Rics. There's a nice head to head later in the video with an early 80's 4003S that has a Toaster pickup in the neck position. Feel free...

The PB1 rest is on the street. This will fit most P Basses - As long as you have the Fender style curve in your guard and the screw hole in that location. For the foreseeable future they will just be in clear but we hope to add a version in Black. Check out the Ebay listing if interested...

Got an Epiphone EB3 and it is really fine for the money! Very satisfied with the fit finish and playability (did the "pick of the litter" thing ant my friend's store) BUT... I know the "mudbucker" at the neck got it's name for being just that - And Gibson later relocated it up a few inches...

I posted all the info and pics on my original Zero Mod thread , so check it out if you are interested . Got two prototype units made and i need to see how they work for people. You get the glory of going first, and get to buy a CNC made one for cost once I actually start making them...

I am collecting info on pattern variations to try and accommodate all versions of the Fender Jazz (4 string) and hopefully the Lakland Jazz. As ironic as it is - The Jazz I own has no guard! There seems to be three screw patterns? The Lakland Jazz basses look (to the casual eye) to...

I am new to the commercial forums so please feel free to let me know if I get things mucked with my posts (!) I am a lil one man band operation making limited run CNC machined thumb rests designed for "easy on easy off" and make no holes in your bass! The one I make for the Rickenbacker 4001...

I am the guy making Zero-Mod thumb rests for Rics and Jazz basses, and I have had more than a few emails about Lakland basses, and making a rest to fit the way my Jazz does! Since I have no experience with these personally, if you folks who own and work on them could enlighten me about a...

I was reading posts about the "full contact" Babicz bridges and the debate in general about what effect a bridge has on the sound. Since I was in the market and had the "upgrade itch" to replace the no name bent plate bridge on my put together P Bass I decided to get the Babicz bridge. What...

I have a 2006 Midnight Blue 4003, and now I am lusting after a 2008 Blue burst 4003 fretless (it's been on and off ebay a few times from the same seller - seems deals fell through and he relisted?) The prices seems high but then I do not know the "collectors market" as it were.. Is a mint...

Apologies if this is not the right forum! I am making a CNC machined thumb rest for the Ric 4001 4003 that requires no holes or mods to the bass. If you look on Ebay search under Rickenbacker Thumb you will see it. I got the idea after seeing so many Rics with a wear spot in the finish...

I just put in an order with this guy for one of these, only mine will be a four string for both necks (fretless and fretted) as I am not much for five string. It could be a "pig in a poke" but I have had really good luck with other budget Chinese basses I have purchased. Anybody ever actually...

Question for the assembled wisdom - I am an old phart bassist (52) "in my day" vintage meant 1960's or older...(pre CBS) Now it seems to mean much more recent gear. In particular the Fender products, I am surprised to see stuff from the 1980s talked of as "vintage". I have a set of 1981...

Anybody do much with swapping out Brice pickups? I think the bass is pretty sweet acoustically and might benefit from an upgrade - mine has the "soapbar" style as of now....I know there are EMG and Nordstrand and Duncans that should fit without a lot of reworking. Of course putting...

Just thought I would post and see if it gets a ping... I sold a Phil Kubicki - Fender Replacement Jazz Bass neck on Ebay in October of 2004... It was maple with maple board and vintage style frets. UPS "lost it" in a Texas routing hub:eek: They acknowledged they lost it (eventually) and...

Just got a Brice HXB 5 Fretless for Christmas:) I want to order a sanding block to use on it - anybody know the radius of these? Link Removed Looks to be 12 inch:confused: Was also thinking about giving it a gloss nitro coat (the body) to bring out the figure of the wood - but...

OK, been a long long story with my OLP TL Bass:rolleyes: Finally got the replacement from the "new" factory(?) the build quality/fretwork is superior to the original... But it doesn't sound near as good:eyebrow: I ran a signal generator through the preamp to confirm the EQ and gain were...

Honest true story - bought a Tony Levin 5 string OLP June of 2006...Showed up with a "S" warped neck - not possible to adjust to proper relief - otherwise a nice sounding and looking bass for the money:eyebrow: Contacted the store - Sparks Music in Nevada and OLP. No replacements...

I am posting this for fellow Cort Curbow owners, should they encounter this problem - and save them some grief! My adorable fretless CC developed a strange problem... The volume would fade down, and a tweak of the volume pot would bring it crackling back to "loud". "Hmmm, dirty pot" I...

Anybody ever have any success with this? I am going to try and fix up this Vox Panther a bit - the original guard has a nice bit o' etching on it - but is seriously warped! Was wondering if you can clamp it between two metal plates and heat it up a bit(well short of outright melting...

My student came over with this old 60's beast:eek: It needs a lot o' work (missing a nut - warped pickguard cracks in the body) But playable - and it has the case to go with it. 30 inch scale! Are these worth fixing up? I know some Vox stuff commands a bit $$ but this was a...

So here she is - pics and soundfiles of my Titan "sick pink" P Bass with a genuine Fender Reissue 1962 P neck :eek: The best bass body (pickguard pickups bridge and finish included ) $26 can buy :D The soundfiles are quick wankery - but - TOTALLY clean - No EQ, No compression, No...

I am getting a new 4003, and have not had much experience with Ricks - many many years experience with Fender and Fender - like basses tho ' :D I have read much here on this site and others about the potential advantages of stringing through the body, as well as the opinion that it does...

Funny question I know, but I am interested in a "pickup only" Ebay auction out of Denham Louisiana. I am seeking a Talkbass member who is regional to there who would be interested in picking up and shipping a bass from the local UPS store - For a fair price of course! Sorry if this is...

I bought an OLP Tony Levin model, came with a zonked neck:bawl: (forms an "s" warp" when you try to set it up) I talked to Sparks Music in Nevada, who sold it to me though Ebay, and emailed OLP - They both agreed to swap the bass out when stock became available again after the...