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Ric5
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- Jan 29, 2008
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- I like 5, 8, 10, and 12 string basses
From the motherthread:
I'm not a clubber, but...#4
And before that...
Holy crap that's a nice Marshall Rig. I'll bet that Ric sounded sweet with the badass and that monster. Man, if I could just find a decent job and get buyers for the stuff I've been trying to sell recently...
From the motherthread:
I'm not a clubber, but...#4
Is that a Pickguardian cover on the bridge pickup?
The only reason people have problems with this is because Rickenbacker are basses worth thousands of dollars because of their specific sounds. When you buy one and mod the sound, you destroy the bass. Nobody is arguing your right to do it, we're just arguing against the wisdom 
Looks more like the tubeampology pickup bezel. That's a classy looking bass. I'm one of those who actually likes the semi-translucent pickguards.
Engine207
Losing faith in humanity...one call at a time.
If you're referring to mine, that's correct...and thanks for the compliment. I can't remember the cat's name, but he was great to work with. At the time he didn't have a template for my '80, so he made a couple of prototypes for me test fit. I think the fit in the cavity is glove-tight, but the pickup hole could have been a millimeter or two smaller.
Overall, I like it...great aggressive tone.
Yes, I am indeed referring to yours. I think the bezel looks better than pickguardians, personally. It fits so perfectly it looks like it came that way. Me, I leave the covers on.
I do prefer the hipshot bridge, though.
I do prefer the hipshot bridge, though.
- Feb 16, 2008
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i made my own too. it fits absolutely flush to the top and i added a small thumbrest to it too.
If you're referring to mine, that's correct...and thanks for the compliment. I can't remember the cat's name, but he was great to work with. At the time he didn't have a template for my '80, so he made a couple of prototypes for me test fit. I think the fit in the cavity is glove-tight, but the pickup hole could have been a millimeter or two smaller.
Overall, I like it...great aggressive tone.
His name's Frank and he's a great guy to work with. Just ordered a bezel for my 4003FL that has a thumbrest cove in it!
Here's a link:
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On another note, so another mod for Cassius. Let us hear that beast when it's done!
LEL
Could someone please share a walk-though of installation of Ric HB1 in place of 4003 bridge pickup? Illustrated if possible. Thank you!
A plain picture of final result will be also very appreciated
A plain picture of final result will be also very appreciated
Hi vates! My son-in-law is from the Ukraine - Kharkov. Great young man!Could someone please share a walk-though of installation of Ric HB1 in place of 4003 bridge pickup? Illustrated if possible. Thank you!
A plain picture of final result will be also very appreciated
The plastic bottom plate of the bridge pickup on your 4003 has holes drilled where you will need them. You remove the pickup, remove the coil from this plate, then find two standoffs the right height and long enough screws to go through the HB1, the standoff, and into the bottom plastic plate.
Once you get into the higain pickup assembly, this explanation will become more clear. I do not have pictures.
It will sound really good!
Take the poll, please!
I just posted a poll in the pickups/wiring forum regarding the RWRP mod.
The basic question is should I do the mod, and what are the consequences of it?
I'd like to get as many opinions as possible, so I'm asking you guys to direct people who've done it/heard it to over to the thread:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=702508
Much appreciated. Think I'll post this elsewhere.
Thanks in advance,
Bill
I just posted a poll in the pickups/wiring forum regarding the RWRP mod.
The basic question is should I do the mod, and what are the consequences of it?
I'd like to get as many opinions as possible, so I'm asking you guys to direct people who've done it/heard it to over to the thread:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=702508
Much appreciated. Think I'll post this elsewhere.
Thanks in advance,
Bill
Did I post this yet? My 4001FL is going to be a 3-pickup beast soon.
I NEED to do this to my 4001.
Here's 4003s5 modified to be like a 4001v63/4001c64s bass. It was sanded down and the edges rounded a little more than the average "s" model. The oil finish really brought out the growl in this bass.
Here's the same bass with black trim.
That is awesome work and my thread favorite so far. DIY? Looks best in white, IMO...
That's funny: me and my band, we played in Kharkov this weekend. It was great!
Thanks for these explanations. The problem is that there's no pickup in the project body at all. So I can't really understand, what spare parts of the original higain do I need: bottom plate only (here I think any shim will do) or should I look for metal pickup ring as well? Hence my request for a photo of a finished mod. Thanks anyway
Maybe someone else who made this modification could post some pics?
My name is Eric and I play a beautifully modded 05 4003 by Ric5
Ah, I see your problem. You will still need the chrome surround, the two height screws, the springs, and the bottom plate, though you could make one out of aluminum.That's funny: me and my band, we played in Kharkov this weekend. It was great!
Thanks for these explanations. The problem is that there's no pickup in the project body at all. So I can't really understand, what spare parts of the original higain do I need: bottom plate only (here I think any shim will do) or should I look for metal pickup ring as well? Hence my request for a photo of a finished mod. Thanks anyway
Maybe someone else who made this modification could post some pics?
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You will need all the parts except the coil and the bar magnet under it. An HB1 pickup has its magnets with it.
OR, you could make a plastic guard the size of the chrome surround, with the 4 screw mount holes the same, then have it routed to fit the HB1 and mount it to the plastic guard like the neck pickup it.
