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I took my Lollar apart and adjusted it, no problem--twice. Just be REAL careful with the wiring and try to not let the magnets hit each other at all. I used a metal string radius gauge across the tops of the pole screws to make the initial adjustment, after setting up the saddles, string height and ...

The route I made in my 2018 4003 for a Toaster pickup. I left a 'shelf' and the pickup fits snugly.

The Lollar was purchased in mid-2017. The horseshoes are solid. It's an amazing pickup--as well it should be for the price! I purchased two of these Limited edition basses over time. The first one was problematic, but the second was really nice and never had a problem. The differences between the ne...

Limited Edition Bass. I had neck issues and the factory fret work was quite poor. There was a lot to work with, so I was able to sort it all out myself. I routed the body to move the neck pickup. Changes were done over 3 years ago and the bass has been the most stable Rickenbacker I have ever owned....

My take on a 'v68 based on an '18 AMB using a Lollar Horseshoe and a vintage spec harness from Dane. I used a Pickguardian pickguard, but will someday get a custom one done with a more accurate vintage control layout and shape. I've made an earlier style treble pickup surround that I'll someday inst...

I put a 'step' into the route so that it's down .22" from the face, but still .263" from the bottom of the pocket. neck_pocket_route.jpg The amount of material removed was just enough to clear the Toaster cover and back plate, minus the front 2 edge pickup cover screws. bass_toaster_backsi...

I routed the neck pocket to move the Toaster to the 1/2" position from the end of the neck and installed a Lollar Horseshoe pickup into the original pickup surround in my '18 4003 and it did increase the weight. There's a sticker on the outside of the case that indicates the original weight of ...

You will likely have to file the 'A' and 'D' string slots in the nut, so line up some files for the setup work. Sounds like a nice score. Congrats!

I bought two 4003 AMB CB VP basses from Wildwood last summer, about a month apart. These are limited editions, 15 unit run, but likely done in at least two batches. Wildwood does a pretty good setup and they did an initial one for each bass, per my request. I decided to play the first one and put th...

Is there a backstory to this that we are not aware of? I've been a customer of both companies and I find this generally troubling.

I think Rickenbacker had to change their paint years ago so they could continue to build instruments in California. I have a bass built in '97 and the finish is immaculate everywhere, including under the pick guard, treble pickup surround, truss rod cover, and so on. I've never removed the tailpiece...

I'm not a luthier, but I've always been able to make the Rickenbacker bridge work as long as the bass and its parts are in generally good shape. Rickenbacker bridge saddles are about $6.00 each and include the adjustment screw and tension spring. At that price I order 4 at a time. I've gone to hobby...

I got the information right from Rickenbacker customer support, not a random dealer. Wildwood Guitars is not a 'random dealer'--particularly in this case.

I'm sending one back. If anyone cares, I'll report on how it went.

Only passing on what I was told. Based on that thread, Rickenbacker should be able to repair the issue quickly. Good deal.

I called Rickenbacker and Wildwood Guitars today to find out what the recourse is for the issue, if any. I called Rickenbacker first and was quickly answered by their customer service line. I mentioned the problem and they were ready with a reply: Rickenbacker doesn't seal the wood grain, so it is f...