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Building Ric-like Bass

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Fender2015, Feb 7, 2019.

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  1. Feb 7, 2019 #1
    Fender2015

    Fender2015

    Apr 22, 2013
    I am building a Ric-like 4001 bass and I am looking for pickups. I have thought of Joe Bardens and Bartolinis. Any others?
     
  2. Feb 7, 2019 #2
    Gluvhand

    Gluvhand

    Feb 19, 2014
    Rockland County, NY
    Duncan does Ric pickups.
     
  3. Feb 7, 2019 #3
    Fender2015

    Fender2015

    Apr 22, 2013
    How are they? I saw some other posting saying that people disfavored them
     
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  4. Feb 7, 2019 #4
    woodyng2

    woodyng2

    Oct 4, 2015
    Silver Coast Portugal
    Classic Amplification.
     
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  5. Feb 7, 2019 #5
    Gluvhand

    Gluvhand

    Feb 19, 2014
    Rockland County, NY
    I couldn’t say but have heard the same. Apparently very un Ric like.
     
  6. Feb 7, 2019 #6
    Fender2015

    Fender2015

    Apr 22, 2013
    Yvonne
    Saw an ended sale on Reverb of them, they look cool. Looking for a sample of the sound online...
     
  7. Feb 7, 2019 #7
    Fender2015

    Fender2015

    Apr 22, 2013
    Are they still in business? I couldn't tell from the website
     
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  8. Feb 8, 2019 #8
    woodyng2

    woodyng2

    Oct 4, 2015
    Silver Coast Portugal
    I had a set which i used for years,they’re adequate,but not great.
     
  9. Feb 8, 2019 #9
    woodyng2

    woodyng2

    Oct 4, 2015
    Silver Coast Portugal
    I don’t know....i would try emailing them.
     
  10. Feb 8, 2019 #10
    Lammchop93

    Lammchop93 Supporting Member

    Feb 4, 2007
    Louisville, KY
    nordstrand
     
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  11. Feb 8, 2019 #11
    Charlzm

    Charlzm Guest

    Mar 25, 2011
    They only make the neck replacement, as has been argued in another thread. I'd prefer a whole set myself...

    To the OP - have you considered just getting a set of actual Ric pickups?
     
  12. Feb 8, 2019 #12
    kodiakblair

    kodiakblair

    Jun 14, 2007
    Falkirk,Scotland
    Maybe these would interest you ? About $110 for the pair

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    Doubt you'll recognise the brand name Roswell but for years they've been supplying pickups to ESP,Fernandes,Fender,Spector and Status Graphite. Not 100% sure who the US stockists are but they will be out there.
     
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  13. Feb 8, 2019 #13
    pudge

    pudge

    Sep 13, 2008
    NY
    See if u can find the ones in the 4004
     
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  14. Feb 8, 2019 #14
    higain617

    higain617

    Sep 12, 2013
    WA
    Buddy of mine said the Bardens are awesome.
     
  15. Feb 8, 2019 #15
    daveman50

    daveman50 Supporting Member

    Feb 24, 2007
    Albany NY
    You may want to post this in the Pickups forum.
     
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  16. Feb 8, 2019 #16
    pudge

    pudge

    Sep 13, 2008
    NY
    I think NORDY just does RIC neck pickups
     
  17. Feb 8, 2019 #17
    Thumpin6string

    Thumpin6string Supporting Member

    Apr 25, 2013
    Shoals Indiana
    How about Ric pickups? That is if you want it to look like a Ric and sound like a Ric.
     
  18. Feb 8, 2019 #18
    cataract

    cataract Supporting Member

    Feb 14, 2007
    Birmingham AL
    Pretty sure Nordstrand would wind a Ric pickup to custom specs for a bit more $.
    Wouldn’t hurt to get in touch and ask!
     
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