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weemac wrote:I find Rickenbackers to work well with about 1mm of relief. I usually can get a very even action all over the neck this way...

emac.

With 0 fret buzz? I'd like to see pics & a vid proving even 2mm w/o buzz at low/moderate picking attack...

WOW LOL!!! The title was censored!! I'll admit, I haven't read a single forum rule, but to censor a title that's a merely a play on words with no swear words or vulgar slang is a lil' control freakish wouldn't you say?



Moderator edit: I just took out most of this post! It wasn't just that it ...

So I've been pondering - while I wait to find out if my 4001C64 is a fake or not - about this whole "Rickenbackers are designed to be set up with straight necks". That's all fine & dandy, but how is it a bass/guitar able to play with 0% relief & be absent of fret buzz? Do Rickenbacker basses somehow ...

I've seen a few (diy's) built to the same specs from a guy on another post... Thats why I'm asking.

Thanks..... I'll post them asap

I will when I get a camera... Possibly tonight

This whole Rickenbacker venture with me has been nothing but a headache... (just look at my other posts)

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Its a 2002 4001C64 supposedly.... I bought it a few weeks ago from a guy in Florida. The serial number is valid, but i just noticed that I have no access to the truss rods on the body side of the bass. Absolutely no holes are drilled out on the body side.. Did Rick ever make them like this?

Fort Wayne, Indiana.... There are plenty of guitar techs out this way, but I only want a person who's touched a Rick before to do this.

Thank you again guys... Maybe I should send it in to somebody who's removed a 4001C64 fingerboard. I don't want to have to buy a 3rd 4001 in less than 3 months.

jingle_jangle wrote:Thanks for the tip, Dan!

For the record, steam is not necessary. It's the heat that does the trick.

I've seen quotes from other luthiers saying just the opposite "Without steam heat doesn't do much. ect ect"

Who am I to believe?

Thanks for the replies guys....

No returns.... I have no choice. I'll just have to fix it.

Are there any dvds, books, or websites that would help me in removing my 4001C64's fretboard? Thanks to anyone who can help.


PS/ I've added a link at the bottom explaining the reason why I need to remove it



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Any suggestions for taking the fretboard off of neck-through basses?

I originally posted this in the bass section (link below). Thanks to anybody hwho can help.

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