The Rickenbacker Club Part Six

[BassGen]

OK, it did come from the Ric site but I found it via this web-site.

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Follow the link on this page.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Isn't a C64S supposed to have that kind of pickup surround?

Correct.

 

[Ric5]

The C64s is a replica of what Paul's Rickenbacker looks like today. The C64 is a replica of what it looked like when he got it.

 

[TodB]

Thanks for all the help with my wiring issue. I think I found the picture I needed.

 

[DaveSill]

BUT, when I was installing that, the ground wire from the adjustment screw came loose from the back of the pickup, and it's not obvious just where it came from. So, is that just soldered to the back of the pickup or is there something more sophisticated that I'm not seeing.

I think you're talking about this ground wire:

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[Rob Martinez]

I have a Rickenbacker 4001C64S with a satin FG finish, so it is kind of like a C64 and a C64S put together.

 

[TodB]

I think you're talking about this ground wire:

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You are correct Sir!

 

[lokibass]

I have a 2006 4003 fireglow and a 1977 4001 "white" with horseshoe pickup. Can I have a number?

 

[Jaymi]

Post some pics and I will hook you up!

 

[Folmeister]

I will post some pics of the 2008 4003 jetglo I just received. Since I am late to this party, has anyone discussed stringing their 4003 BEAD?

 

[cassius987]

Already did it for a while. I need G more than B so I went back, but it sounded killer. I used .135-.100.-.075-.055 D'Addario XLs for the strings.

 

[petersland]

I will post some pics of the 2008 4003 jetglo I just received. Since I am late to this party, has anyone discussed stringing their 4003 BEAD?

Yep. No probs although the hipshot bridge does help with intonation.

 

[Folmeister]

Sweet. I have the Hipshot on the way.

 

[2nd Wind]

the 4004 is sooo much better when you convert it to V/V/T instead of the mini toggle.

I like it when they are modded with dual concentric pots as VT VT. My 4004C gets great sounds now.

 

[2nd Wind]

You should post a group shot ...

Now THAT was a couple years ago!!

 

[2nd Wind]

Here's mine..

1997 Mapleglo 4003
2006 4001C64 (McCartney Bass original form)
2006 4001C64S (The sanded version McCartney/Wings Bass)

Nice flame on that '97!

 

[2nd Wind]

Off to a great start- I could spend hours looking at everyone else's Ric's, so many awesome looking basses. Not sure about the 5 string conversions, as to preference on which side the extra tuner goes- but I'm sure there's a reason to choose one side over the other. (?) edit to add- just went back to the last page of part 5, and saw all those gorgeous basses posted by Paul. Got me wondering, how different the 4004's sound with the neck pup backed off the neck some. Mine, (avatar) is an '08 with the neck pup right on the neck edge, and sounds "beefy". Does it lose that beef when backed off?

Some, but not a lot. In the position away from the neck end, it is located at a harmonic, so there is a slight brightening, but not much.

 

[2nd Wind]

Just closed the deal - a new used (VG condition 2 on MF) Ricky 4003FG in transit to yours truly.

I don't want to scratch it all up (like my G&L L-2000 tribute), But it will be a working bass, not a wall hanger, as I gig almost every week - I plan to use it as my primary bass.

I'm a little OCD about keeping my stuff nice and have screen protectors on my iPad (Zagg) and iPhones (other brand). I was thinking about putting a Zagg shield on the back of the Ricky but read mixed comments about other similar products in other posts. I'm concerned about the applicator fluid and use on the Ricky finish. I would also be concerned if the shield would prevent any natural aging of the finish.

Has anyone tried such a thing? What kind of finish is on the new 4003s? I read that it is not nitro, poly or cv... what is it?

Feel free to PM me if preferred.

Thanks!

RIC is now using a ultraviolet cured conversion varnish. It's not supposed to yellow out. Pretty tough stuff but I'd be careful. If the bass is clean and print free, the Zagg should adhere, I would think. You could use naptha (lighter fluid) to clean it if you are worried. Test under the guard if you are concerned.

 

[Paul Boyer]

Now THAT was a couple years ago!!

June 2004 if I have the month correct, outside of Detroit. Ric5 is now out in Denver; don't know what's happened to Cooper (unless that's YOU!). That was right around the time when I started gathering info and photos for the book. Nearly done now.

 

[DionClassic]

Hi I'm new here, but I have a ric on order, best looking and sounding basses on the planet, do iget a club number once I post a pic? Thx!