HipShot Drop Tuner on a Ric 4003

[RJHall]

Fits and works amazingly on my 2012 4003FG and cannot tell any difference from the front. I actually cannot believe how well it works. I've used HS Xtenders for years on my Fenders and always seemed to stubble with calibration and the E returning sharp caveat. I used to have to spend like 5 minutes recalibrating before gigs/rehearsal. The BT5 is like a rock. Highly recommended... as long as it will fit your model year.

 

[tomersg]

hi
this is the back of the headstock of my 91 4003
will the Hipshot BT5 will fit my Ric?

thanks.

 

[tomersg]

?

 

[albass69]

i tried to install it on my 4001 1978 didnt fit

 

[RJHall]

Fit my '12 4003 perfectly.

 

[Mr. Wu]

Wouldn't fit the a 2013 ... Rick must have changed tuners ...

 

[John Swartz]

I have a 2014 Rick 4003 and contacted Hipshot directly - they custom built me a Drop-D tuner for $100 - I think it was based off the original BT-5. It works great!

John

 

[Mr. Wu]

Thanks for the input ... I'll give them a call

 

[Marc61]

I'm looking for a bass Xtender that will fit my 2016 4003S. Will a GB5 fit?

 

[Marc61]

So I heard back from Hipshot. They said this is the closest fit HE6 - 3/8 but, it means drilling a new mount screw hole. Any other ideas?

 

[RicConvert]

I know this thread is an old one, but I'm curious if the situation has changed regarding Hipshot's Bass Xtender offerings for Rickenbackers. The HE6 - 3/8 appears to still be available as of this writing, although it's more expensive than the Xtender that I bought for my Fender bass.

 

[Gluvhand]

I know this thread is an old one, but I'm curious if the situation has changed regarding Hipshot's Bass Xtender offerings for Rickenbackers. The HE6 - 3/8 appears to still be available as of this writing, although it's more expensive than the Xtender that I bought for my Fender bass.

I don't think anything has changed. It hadn't as of a few months ago when I asked them.