Fretwire Rickenbacker 4001

[Frederik74]

Dear Rick-Bass-fans,
Question:
--> What kind (size/measurements) of Fretwire do I need in order to refret a Rickenbacker 4001 BASS-guitar (copy)? (model seventies).

- I heard that the fretwire of the 4001 is smaller than the fretwire of the 4003, but I can't find the info anywere).

- and where can I order it online.

Thanks in advance for your answer,
Kindest & musical regards,
Frederik

Also take a look at: www.rickresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8730&p=860751#p860751

or: parts > [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

or more parts: www.pickofthericks.com/search.php?search_query=4001

 

[iiipopes]

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[Frederik74]

Tnx!

Ask this question on the rickresource.com forum - the enthusiast's forum for all things RIC.

 

[Frederik74]

Great work & advice guys Tnx!

 

[iiipopes]

View attachment 2875805 Most likely, Dunlop 6230 nickel-silver fret wire is what you're looking for. Consensus of opinion is that 4001 frets were/are .080"x .037". Which would explain why they can wear so fast... The frets on this '73 4001 are in very good shape, and that's what size they are - near as I can tell. Can't vouch for the "Dunlop" part, though...

Actually, None of the above. Rick has its own proprietary fretwire.

 

[GIBrat51]

All right... you answer him then.

 

[Frederik74]

Ok tnx !

 

[Frederik74]

Actually, None of the above. Rick has its own proprietary fretwire.

Ok Thks!
On which particular url can I order the proprietary Rick-fretwire?

 

[iiipopes]

You can't order proprietary RIC fret wire. This is about as close as it gets:
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Rickenbacker International Corporation - Forum • View topic - Fret wire
Jingle_Jangle is the avatar for Paul Wilczynski, a nationally known expert on RIC restorations, and Dale Fortune is another well know RIC repair expert.

 

[Axstar]

I wouldn't waste money on "proprietary" Rickenbacker fretwire. Simply find out what the dimensions are, or have your preferred fretwire installed. Like the fretwire on another of your basses? Rickenbacker 4001 basses had small frets made of fairly soft metal. I wouldn't bother with any of that; especially on a copy.

 

[Frederik74]

I wouldn't waste money on "proprietary" Rickenbacker fretwire. Simply find out what the dimensions are, or have your preferred fretwire installed. Like the fretwire on another of your basses? Rickenbacker 4001 basses had small frets made of fairly soft metal. I wouldn't bother with any of that; especially on a copy.

Tnx! Kind of you