I am surprised at the strict Ric warranty stringset terms.
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Re: I am surprised at the strict Ric warranty stringset term
I have a Ruby Red Metallic 4003 I bought back in 2016, it's a 2016 model year but it wasn't brand new. I switched the strings to a set of DR Sunbeams in the fall of 2017 (.045-.065-.085-.105). I noticed the action is higher now after a few months of the strings being installed. I had two choices to make, do I have the truss rods adjusted/nut refiled, or do I go back to the stock Ric strings? I'm going back to the stock Ric strings. I just ordered a set of Ric strings from Sam Ash for $26.00 shipped. I couldn't detect a huge difference in tone after switching to the DRs. I'm hoping the neck will go back to it's original flatness after having the stock string gages back on, but we''ll see. It still might need a tweek of the rods. I'm really surprised there would be enough difference in string tension from the stock Rics to the DRs, to make the neck move enough to be noticable. I love the bass, love the tone, love the looks. I think the Ric bass is the sexiest bass on earth, especially in Ruby Red.
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Re: I am surprised at the strict Ric warranty stringset term
It may have more to do with seasonal temperature/humidity change or just the amount of time under stress, too.
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Re: I am surprised at the strict Ric warranty stringset term
What does any of this have to do with RIC's warranty terms?Speed King wrote:I have a Ruby Red Metallic 4003 I bought back in 2016, it's a 2016 model year but it wasn't brand new. I switched the strings to a set of DR Sunbeams in the fall of 2017 (.045-.065-.085-.105). I noticed the action is higher now after a few months of the strings being installed. I had two choices to make, do I have the truss rods adjusted/nut refiled, or do I go back to the stock Ric strings? I'm going back to the stock Ric strings. I just ordered a set of Ric strings from Sam Ash for $26.00 shipped. I couldn't detect a huge difference in tone after switching to the DRs. I'm hoping the neck will go back to it's original flatness after having the stock string gages back on, but we''ll see. It still might need a tweek of the rods. I'm really surprised there would be enough difference in string tension from the stock Rics to the DRs, to make the neck move enough to be noticable. I love the bass, love the tone, love the looks. I think the Ric bass is the sexiest bass on earth, especially in Ruby Red.
You changed string tensions so, of course, the truss rods may need a tweak to compensate for that. What else were you expecting?
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Re: I am surprised at the strict Ric warranty stringset term
Nothing at all, sorry if I irritated you by posting.jps wrote:What does any of this have to do with RIC's warranty terms?Speed King wrote:I have a Ruby Red Metallic 4003 I bought back in 2016, it's a 2016 model year but it wasn't brand new. I switched the strings to a set of DR Sunbeams in the fall of 2017 (.045-.065-.085-.105). I noticed the action is higher now after a few months of the strings being installed. I had two choices to make, do I have the truss rods adjusted/nut refiled, or do I go back to the stock Ric strings? I'm going back to the stock Ric strings. I just ordered a set of Ric strings from Sam Ash for $26.00 shipped. I couldn't detect a huge difference in tone after switching to the DRs. I'm hoping the neck will go back to it's original flatness after having the stock string gages back on, but we''ll see. It still might need a tweek of the rods. I'm really surprised there would be enough difference in string tension from the stock Rics to the DRs, to make the neck move enough to be noticable. I love the bass, love the tone, love the looks. I think the Ric bass is the sexiest bass on earth, especially in Ruby Red.
You changed string tensions so, of course, the truss rods may need a tweak to compensate for that. What else were you expecting?
Re: I am surprised at the strict Ric warranty stringset term
A bit touchy, I see. Or just, indignant, perhaps?Speed King wrote:Nothing at all, sorry if I irritated you by posting.jps wrote:What does any of this have to do with RIC's warranty terms?Speed King wrote:I have a Ruby Red Metallic 4003 I bought back in 2016, it's a 2016 model year but it wasn't brand new. I switched the strings to a set of DR Sunbeams in the fall of 2017 (.045-.065-.085-.105). I noticed the action is higher now after a few months of the strings being installed. I had two choices to make, do I have the truss rods adjusted/nut refiled, or do I go back to the stock Ric strings? I'm going back to the stock Ric strings. I just ordered a set of Ric strings from Sam Ash for $26.00 shipped. I couldn't detect a huge difference in tone after switching to the DRs. I'm hoping the neck will go back to it's original flatness after having the stock string gages back on, but we''ll see. It still might need a tweek of the rods. I'm really surprised there would be enough difference in string tension from the stock Rics to the DRs, to make the neck move enough to be noticable. I love the bass, love the tone, love the looks. I think the Ric bass is the sexiest bass on earth, especially in Ruby Red.
You changed string tensions so, of course, the truss rods may need a tweak to compensate for that. What else were you expecting?
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Re: I am surprised at the strict Ric warranty stringset term
Another make popcorn and be entertained kind of thread.
The JETGLO finish name should be officially changed to JETGLO ROCKS!
Re: I am surprised at the strict Ric warranty stringset term
indeed!rickenbrother wrote:Another make popcorn and be entertained kind of thread.
Re: I am surprised at the strict Ric warranty stringset term
if you throw in some Milk Duds and a big coke.... i'M IN!
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Re: I am surprised at the strict Ric warranty stringset term
And the moral of this story is never change your strings from the set supplied.
Just buy a new bass.
Ric, of course...
Just buy a new bass.
Ric, of course...
Re: I am surprised at the strict Ric warranty stringset term
That makes for some pretty expensive strings!12stringbassist wrote:And the moral of this story is never change your strings from the set supplied.
Just buy a new bass.
Ric, of course...