The Rickenbacker Club!

[KarateKid25]

I have 2

My '74 4001. Photo taken by previous TB owner..

My '78 4001. On its way out the door

 

[Chronicle]

Niiiice! #79

 

[Panda Licker]

When Ric switched from the horseshoe pickup to the newer design, with the removable unsplit cover, did they immediately go to the plastic chromed cover?

Or did they start out as metal and change later?

 

[HollowLeg13]

Very sharp! How about a full size picture? That's the first Montezuma I've seen with the vintage neck pickup.

 

[Chronicle]

Phewww that looks nice

 

[chutsk10]

Very sharp! How about a full size picture? That's the first Montezuma I've seen with the vintage neck pickup.

Is it an actualy vintage neck pickup or is it just the vintage toaster pickup cover over a non-vintage pickup. . . The spacing itself is also 1in formt he neck instead of 1/2 i thgotuh all the vintage ones were the 1/2in spacing.

 

[HollowLeg13]

Is it an actualy vintage neck pickup or is it just the vintage toaster pickup cover over a non-vintage pickup. . . The spacing itself is also 1in formt he neck instead of 1/2 i thgotuh all the vintage ones were the 1/2in spacing.

Although I'm not a Ric expert, I'm told the approx 1" distance from the fingerboard is the standard for the 4003 of recent years. The new V63 and V64 models have it 1/2" closer, as well as the Chris Squire (thanks Don). I've noticed a couple other 4003's in this thread that have the vintage pup in the same location as mine.

 

[RIC400174]

'74 Rickenbacker 4001 Fireglo Will post photos later Adding more Rickenbacker to the collection later on as well

 

[Phantopeth]

What the hey, I'll join the club! Does this make me #80? That would make sense, it's an '80 4000.

 

[Chronicle]

niice, you need a truss rod plate though!

yes 80

 

[Phantopeth]

hah I've got it, I just forgot to put it on the the photo shoot. I'm kicking myself now for not putting it back on beforehand. That and the pickup cover, I usually have that on there as well...

 

[uptoeleven]

Anyone on this thread notice the E string being quieter than the rest? Curious... Is this common? Can it be fixed?

 

[Chronicle]

Yes, if you adjust the polepiece on both of the pickups, it'll make it louder. Try not to make it too high or you will hit it with your string and it will make noises.

 

[uptoeleven]

Cheers thanks! Now I assume the alan keys required are in imperial measurements and not metric?

Also, the adjustments at the bridge that brings the foam to the strings- what is the purpose of that? (Hope i'm not sounding dumb here...)

 

[Chronicle]

No idea :]

 

[chutsk10]

Also, the adjustments at the bridge that brings the foam to the strings- what is the purpose of that? (Hope i'm not sounding dumb here...)

As far as I know, the bridge has a build in "mute" system, raise the foam to dampen the strings and you have a different sound (pretty much no sustain) It's fun to play with from time to time.

 

[Alvaro Martín Gómez A.]

As far as I know, the bridge has a build in "mute" system, raise the foam to dampen the strings and you have a different sound (pretty much no sustain) It's fun to play with from time to time.

I use that for playing reggae tunes. Lots of fun!

 

[metron]

Very nice Ricks people! That burst looking one a few posts up just kicked in the GAS big time.

My guitar player friend has a mint Paul McCartney Rick sig model and he insists I play it. I feel almost not worthy to pick it up but wow what a fantastic instrument. I must have a Rick!!! Maybe I can take some pics of the Paulie McC bass, post them here, and pretend its mine...

 

[PMC89]

i figured i'd just bring this back from the dead. because god damn, i would love a rickenbacker...

 

[chutsk10]

I'm so frustrated, I removed my Rick pickguard to ship it away to get it signed by RUSH (which will be so awesome) and now my other basses aren't bringing me joy. I want to play my RICK! But it doesnt work so well with all the wiring flopping out.... end rant.