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Yes that’s correct they do scrape the binding removing sealer and paint before the final clear coat is applied which in turn does create a slight step.

https://youtu.be/NEuqgZzKxC4?si=V1yKBM54Sq3or6k5

I tried a current Ric humbucker in the bridge position of my 350v63 a few years back and that had 4 wires (I guess because of the 2 coils) so that could be a clue?

This thread may answer a few questions for you viewtopic.php?t=417707&hilit=Ric+tuners

Although the RIC site dates this guitar to 1953 what’s puzzling is its fitted with a “toaster top” pickup? I’m guessing here but if it is indeed a “53” as the serial # suggests a “horseshoe” pickup would probably have been the more likely, it’s doesn’t appear to have been routed for a horseshoe or m...

Found this on the official RIC site serial # decoder

Rickysounds has a 4003 Mapleglo available for immediate delivery……..what are you waiting for!

Looks like these are coming down the track pretty soon

Thanks for the clarification.

What’s the story with the top horn on the 650?

Screw slots to the rear

Sorry can’t help with all the technical stuff “as it’s all to fast for little old me” but I fitted one of Dane’s (aceonbass) harness’ with the vintage tone circuit to my 350v63. With the cap “in” on the bridge pickup and blended with just the right amount of neck pickup (middle p/u all the way down)...

rickinroma wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:14 pm They should also go back to the Kluson type tuners

+1

Ben Hall did chime in on another thread recently regarding replacement Kluson type tuners where he said RIC have found a supplier offering a better quality product, so fingers crossed

21 frets, now that’s proper!