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Thanks for all the input guys!

I think I'm just going to have to spend the time trying the sets you recomended. The one thing I do like is a heavy E string. I started with a 95 and now it's 105. I'd even like to try a 110 with light D and G strings. I think the recomended max tension for a 4001C64 ...

I would think that other than clogging the windings with organic gunk, the one thing that would make a roundwound string go dead would be loose windings. I think this starts as soon as the string is pulled tight on the gtr. I really have no idea if this is true but I wonder how a string would sound ...

Thanks guys,

It's amazing how many different string sets there are. There's no way I would have the money and time to check them all out. My 4001 is the only bass I have at the moment so it gets a real workout during the week. To be honest it's just so cool that I hate to use it that much! I need ...

Hi all,

I've been using the Rotosound RS 66LD srings on my 4001 C64 since I got it about 8 months ago. I've read all the string posts that I can find here and have learned about the different types. I'm having the same problem most have with the stainless rounds losing their crisp tone in about a ...

Hello all,

I have a new release (2010 I think) 4001C64 covered in JetGlow Black.
Does anyone know what type of paint is on it? I don't know if they kept the Lacquer paint of old or use some new Enamel type. I need to touch up a couple spots and want to make sure I use the right stuff.

Thanks!!

Dan

Hello all,

I know this has been discussed in other threads and I've read all that I can find but I need some advice here.

The truss rod on the D,G side of the neck of my C4 has run out of adjustment. I've backed the adjusting nut all the way out and there's still a couple thousanths convex in the ...

To be honest, I don't know how the engineers at Rickenbacker would think that this particular bridge design would hold up considering the stress put on it. I do have the 3 screw bridge but you could put 10 screws in there and it wouldn't help one bit. I think the designers wanted to make the bridge ...

Thanks for the help guys,

I'm going to remove the tailpiece and straighten it then replace the 105/45 strings with a 100/40 set. This should help a bit. The strings will have to be lowered at the nut. I still don't know about the string height over the frets. I'm taking the bass to a luthier friend ...

Thanks for the replys,

The neck is real straight. I have about 3/64" bow measured at the center of the neck. The strings buzz like crazy unless I crank up the bridge which to me seems abnormally high. I don't hit the strings very hard even when I play with a pick. What's the usual string height ...

Hello all,

I'm a nube here to great site.

I've just purchaced a beautiful 09 4001C64. After attempting to set it up to my liking, I found a couple things that worry me. First and least is the typical bridge lift. It's about 1/8" now but shure to get worse. I've read that Rickenbacker has a ...