5 String Pickup Specs

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Mar 05, 2003 5:46 pm

Anybody here know the dimensions of the neck and bridge pups on a Cheyenne 5 string? Most important is the string spacing at the pup not at the nut or bridge as I am considering putting one of these on a different instrument. The outside dimensions would be nice to know also, thanks for your help.

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Wed Mar 05, 2003 7:40 pm

AFAIK there is only one Cheyenne 5 in existence right now, so the only way to measure it would be if the folks at Ric could do that (assuming its owner hasn't picked it up).

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Thu Mar 06, 2003 8:51 am

Here's some specs from the Ric web site

4004/5cII specs

Neck Width at Nut 50.8 mm (2")
Neck Width at 12th Fret 68.3 mm (2 11/16")

4004 specs

Neck Width at Nut 42.9 mm (1 11/16")
Neck Width at 12th Fret 54.0 mm (2 1/8")

They don't give pickup or bridge dimensions.

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Fri Mar 07, 2003 3:48 am

Jeffrey, I believe you wish to know the dimensions of the pickup covers (=metal casings). I assume these are the same as on a 4003 neck pickup. Do you have access to one? If negative, I'll be glad to provide you with such dimensions. Please advise.

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Fri Mar 07, 2003 8:44 am

These will be wider than a 4003, since the Cii5 has a considerably wider neck. These also (from the mockup photo) don't have any metal on them, just a plastic cover.

jps · Post by **jps** » Fri Mar 07, 2003 1:42 pm

The most important aspect is the string spacing at the pickup so I can determine whether the pup will work with the string spacing on the bass I want to install it on, namely a Zon 5/1. I intend to place the pup in the spot that the original pup is, so string spacing is important. I have a 4001 so I can measure those pickups but I assume the 5 string pup would be wider.

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 11:54 am

Jeffrey: indeed, as far as I can tell the pickups on a Cheyenne 5-string have little in common with those on a 4-string Rick as far as appearance and probably construction are concerned. Maybe they have a single polepiece that senses all five strings rather than five separate polepieces, in which case they would be suitable for your project. I'm afraid I can't help you any further.