Is my Rickenbacker 4004 ruined?

[mikeswals]

I agree with the guys that say put the bigger tuners back on, and include the originals in a bag.
Cheyennes don't come up too often, so you'll still probably get what you want.

 

[heinpete]

Thanks! Here's a picture of the screw holes.

You're quite right: " the holes from the Grovers didn't line up w/ the original tuners "

 

[Mad Russian]

Some people may not be bothered. But I could not live with it like that. I would prefer the original tuners, really to cover up those holes.

 

[mikeswals]

Some people may not be bothered. But I could not live with it like that. I would prefer the original tuners, really to cover up those holes.

Mad, you got it backwards...those holes are left from the replacement tuners. It's wearing the originals now.

 

[ric1125]

Some people may not be bothered. But I could not live with it like that. I would prefer the original tuners, really to cover up those holes.

The original gold tuners are actually what is on it now. The 4003 tuners, that are chrome, are the ones that left the wider set of holes and they are currently back on his 4003. Will probably sell as it is pictured and let new owner fix it the way he/she wants to. Thanks everyone!

 

[Tarrbot]

If it were to be used as a player's bass, I don't think anyone would really complain that much. It'd likely be customized anyway and while it's not perfect, if it bothered someone that much they would go find another bass they wanted to store away in a case somewhere never to be played.... collecting dust.

If they wanted it smooth, wood filler does wonders and would at least not be *as* noticeable as the holes.

I know I'd play it often.

 

[lowendblues]

Just chalk it up as "mojo" and play the heck out of it.

 

[iguigd]

I have a 1993 Rickenbacker 4004 Cheyenne I. At one time the tuners had been replaced w/ Grover tuners, but the original gold tuners are back on it. Unfortunately, the holes from the Grovers didn't line up w/ the original tuners and I am left w/ small screw holes showing on the back of the head. I was thinking about selling it, but don't know how this effects the value or if it's worth even selling now. Any input appreciated! Thanks!

Another option if you are handy with wood. The beauty about the 4004 Cheyenne is that it is a tongue oiled bass. So you can fill in the holes with wood filler or a tooth pick or a small piece of maple wood and glue. Once dried sand with the appropriate sand paper and then tongue oil the bass. Its a shame that the tuners were changed, good luck it is a beauty I love mine.

 

[lowendblues]

Another option if you are handy with wood. The beauty about the 4004 Cheyenne is that it is a tongue oiled bass. So you can fill in the holes with wood filler or a tooth pick or a small piece of maple wood and glue. Once dried sand with the appropriate sand paper and then tongue oil the bass.

I agree. If it really bothers you, this would be pretty simple to do, and you would come out of it with the satisfaction that you repaired your bass.

 

[Randall]

That is a beauty. Good luck with the sale.

 

[ric1125]

That is a beauty. Good luck with the sale.

Thanks! Getting all the info. together now to put it up for auction so someone else can enjoy playing it!