How to install an HB1 on a 4003?

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Re: How to install an HB1 on a 4003?

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I mounted a toaster pickup in the bridge position of my old 4003FL in 2004, along with a few other mods. I don't recall how difficult it was to remove the hi-gain pickup from the mounting plate, though.
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Re: How to install an HB1 on a 4003?

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Put an actual ace of spades in the bridge position cover. Neck is overwound to imitate an EB-0.
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Re: How to install an HB1 on a 4003?

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Does anyone have one or two HB1s for sale?
I can't find any for less than $160. I'd really like to try one in my '76 4001.
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Re: How to install an HB1 on a 4003?

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Just sent you an email Conrad!
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Re: How to install an HB1 on a 4003?

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aceonbass wrote:Just sent you an email Conrad!

Hey, didn't get an email Yet, checked my junk box too. Can you send me a PM?
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Re: How to install an HB1 on a 4003?

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aceonbass wrote:The red wire goes to the switch, and the blue/shield wires go to the back of the pot. I seem to have an extra HB1 in stock too... :wink:
Thanx Dane! This stopped the noise which was coming out of my 4000 after having soldered an HB-1 into it. :-)
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