Newly aquired '78 4001 needs Schaller strap buttons...

[iamthecosmos]

Just picked this up after waiting an age for the cheque to clear.



The thing is I intend to gig with it, so I need to fit Schaller strap buttons. Can anyone give me any advice on this? I've ordered these, are they right for the typical Schaller strap locks?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RICKENBACKER- ... 600wt_1141

These are the strap locks:

Schaller strap locks set, Chrome 446 - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 194wt_1114

Do the buttons pop out easy enough, or will I need to score around them in case I crack the finish? I don't want to damage this bass, it's in great condition!

[Grey]

My 80' 480 has essentialy the same body shape (so presumeably the same strap pegs) and those are the ones I used. The stock pegs came out easy and the schallers work well.

[marc61]

Dunno about strap locks but that's a cool looking bass. Nice and clean

Welcome to the forum Jonathan...and I take it you're a Big Star fan (which we very much approve of here)

[rockinrayduke]

Looks like the ones I just got for my 4001. Just screw them in.

[ken_j]

Those are the ones. http://boutique.rickenbacker.com/BOLT-S ... p_648.html
Welcome Jonathan.

[iamthecosmos]

Thanks for the help people, glad it's a straightforward and reversible process. I really wasn't keen on any woodwork!

[aerome]

That is one great looking bass. The schallers should be fine.

[nukebass]

Make sure you screw them in tight, though. I had mine too loose and the one on the bottom pulled out. I think it was Jeff who told me how to get it back in (fill the hole with sawdust and wood glue, screw in the post, and let it dry) and it hasn't come out since.

[iamthecosmos]

Okay, strap buttons have arrived and been installed. Took a bit of effort to unscrew the old ones but it's ready to gig with now.

[doctorwho]

Okay, strap buttons have arrived and been installed. Took a bit of effort to unscrew the old ones but it's ready to gig with now.

Glad to hear that all is well!

Welcome to the Forum, Jonathan! Cool bass you have there!

[geofio]

nice bass, i had one just like it in the 80,s wish i had held on to it.

[woodyng]

You should also consider doing what Dane did on my customised laredo. He put a small black felt washer between the body and the post. No marring the finish,and it looks really elegant,too!
Beautiful bass,btw,and another Big Star fan here.....

[HydrasBreath]

awesome looking bass...I've always wanted a BG

[doctorwho]

... He put a small black felt washer between the body and the post. No marring the finish, ...

One can also use a #10 nylon washer, available in the U.S. at any Ace Hardware store.

[Ontario_RIC_fan]

awesome looking bass...I've always wanted a BG

Agreed! Lovely bass in a cool colour!

More pics in the register...

http://www.rickresource.com/register/vi ... 6order%3D5