Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Thanks for the reply, I'm in Arizona, USA. My '81 4001 jet glow is very highly "Road worn" what I'm seeing is that a PROFESSIONAL restoration (fret replacement and refinishing) by a RIC specialist is really what is needed to restore this instrument to its former glory (and best value). So ...

There are tons of fun, Lots of WHAA,

Not takers on a west cost re-fret Luthier recommendation?

And sometimes run a 500watt slave off Firebass to my GK 18" sub bin (like when we are outside)

Bridge pup thur Harkte HA4000 & two 410 cabs, Neck thur Peavey Firebass & four 1-15 cabs

Mine is (any color) 4008 and an FL 3001

As frequently as possible, at least least every second or third rehersal/gig, Nothing sounds better (IMHO) than NEW strings,

Lately Strings are D'Addario EXL 165
When I use pics they are either Dunlop Tortex 0.73mm or 0.60mm

Most influence in order;

1 Chris Squire
2 Mel Shocker
3 John Paul Jones
4 Jack Bruce
5 Geddy Lee
6 Paul McCartney

My '81 Jetglo is in serious need of re-fret (After 30 years now I've had to park it :( in that the fret board is beginning to take a beaten at the 3rd & 5th frets), any recommendations (west coast?) on where to send it to have it completed (professionally) re-done frets/finish would be appreciat...

Welcome Kenneth,

I also recently (last month) purchased my first fretless after 40 years of playing only fretted instruments, and am also having a blast learning real intonation.

Recently purchased several mid & lower end bass guitars just for running around with. Some are quite nice and very playable like my early 80's Peavey w/maple fret board. I say let the Rics rest when at all possible

Put Dunlap Straploc(s) on my 3001 in 1977 when it was new and they are there still. 35 yrs later they work like new and with the same (quality) leather strap .

$20 sounds right, I'll try that
Thank You

Thanks Woody, I did not know what model it is, but having seen yours I now Know!! thanks I too bought it for the price which is absolutely relative to its condition :lol: :lol: , there are a few dings that would be best assigned as the result of a claw hammer? :o ? :shock: It came with round wounds ...