Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Yes, that is why I replaced mine. It had developed a little lift a couple of decades ago. It seemed to stabilize for a while then seemed to get active again, showing tiny signs of movement. I was thinking of adding two holes to the tailpiece (like my 4003S5 has but then figured I'd try the new versi...

I did it to my '74 4001. Take the old one off, clean the area. pace the template with existing screws/screw holes and drill the three little new holes. Mount the new hardware and ground wire and restring. Pretty much that easy. There is no tonal or sound difference I could hear. Intonation and strin...

My brief experience here - I have never played an original HS. I have heard many played over the years but I personally not played one. I have an original Lollar (Law Suite) HS, Which I have on my '74 4001. I played a RI HS about a year after they first cam out. So to me the original Rickenbacker HS...

well, I was looking at the new Rickenbacker web site and it seems to be up and running with a listing of dealers... 3 in MD and 1 in VA. Might be making a phone call soon.

I should go to Chuck's. After all that is where I bought my first Rickenbacker all those years ago (a 4001 bought brand spankin new in 1974).

Rhodes in Manheim PA is about four and a half to five hours away.... a little far for me. Thanks thou. I wonder if Chuck Levin's is still a dealer.....

Anyone know of a Rickenbacker dealer near Richmond, VA, who is decent to deal with?

Agreed Paul. Personally I think the pickups may be at an optimum location for a very wide range of sounds ..... but to each their own.

The real questions - availability, how and when available, price...

I have. Not too often but I have used it. The old cloth under the strings just didn't seem to do it, especially if you want to pick/pluck the strings behind the pickup cover area.

Maybe the question should be why shouldn't a Ric click?

Sweet looking bass! Congratulations!!!

Great looking bass! Love the grain!!! Congratulations!!!!

I have this. Not sure who did it but good info to share I think.

No not unusual at all. Welcome to the world of boutique guitars. Post some shots when you receive it.

I too would be interested in an update.