Given that the OP has back problems what about a player stand that holds the guitar so you don't have to. (I know that they are out there, but could not find a link to save myself).
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How to make a Rickenbacker lighter
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I believe the original was called the Gracie guitar stand. I don't know if there was or is a specific model for bass. I don't see a current website for Gracie, but it looks like there may still be a Facebook.
I found models from K&M 14760 Guitar performer stand | König & Meyer US (k-m.de) and Vicking Guitars Performance Stand - Acoustic & Electric Stand Up Guitar Holder (vikingguitarstands.com)
Vicking Guitar shows a custom bass model and says to contact for custom stands.
Sell it and buy a Dano Longhorn
You could change out some hardware for light versions, although you might have to drill extra holes to fit it.
The stock tuners on a Ric are probably about the same weight as the steel ones on Fenders. Assuming that's right, you can save about half a pound with Hipshot Ultralites (the USA version), and it'll make it balance better.
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Looks like the very vintage and expensive rick 4005's were semi hollow and seem to weight in the 8 lb range. good luck finding one at a decent price, egads.
Out of stock but you get the idea -
Rickenbacker 4005 Mapleglo 1967
Out of stock but you get the idea -
Rickenbacker 4005 Mapleglo 1967
Rickenbacker 90th Anniversary 4005XC Amber FireGlo
BONUS: Automatically makes your wallet lighter too! (about USD3600 lighter - there's a big "secret sale" markdown if you add it to the shopping cart...)
BONUS: Automatically makes your wallet lighter too! (about USD3600 lighter - there's a big "secret sale" markdown if you add it to the shopping cart...)
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My pops used to always say the easiest way to get rid of 10 ugly pounds is to chop off your head… Trade it in for a Stienberger Spirit.
Honestly if I could find a 4003SW for 1800 or less I would buy it on the spot. I should have bought one 5 years ago.
Honestly if I could find a 4003SW for 1800 or less I would buy it on the spot. I should have bought one 5 years ago.
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The only Drop-In tuners Hipshot makes for a Ric are the HB-5 , but they arent much lighter than the stock Schaller's. I heard they are switching tuners, cant remember which brand.
Hipshot’s web site doesn’t list an HB5. Most of the tuners of that style fit a 17.5 mm hole, and the 1/2” version of the USA ultralites will fit that hole, no problem.
1) Buy a 6 string Warwick Thumb
2) Play it for 2 months
3) Sell it, if possible for more than you bought it
4) Try your Rick again.
2) Play it for 2 months
3) Sell it, if possible for more than you bought it
4) Try your Rick again.
No need to go back in time just to be able to slap yourself.
Actually (I would know, right, because I had one for a few years, 38, IIRC), they are fully hollowbody with an X-brace.
My walnut 5 string is about a pound lighter than my maple 5 string.
On the other hand, my walnut 4004ci is about a pound lighter than the walnut 5 string - it's the lightest Ric I've ever played, about 8 pounds.
On the other hand, my walnut 4004ci is about a pound lighter than the walnut 5 string - it's the lightest Ric I've ever played, about 8 pounds.
Cover it with pychedelic wallpaper, get sick of it, and have a guy plane it off. Repeat. Worked for Chris Squire.
My Sandberg TT4 SL weighs just under 6lbs. I’m quite happy with the tone/balance/weight. I too have back/shoulder/hip/knee issues. You gotta do what you gotta do. Just sayin’.
