Split bridge on 4001C64S?

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 6:27 am

Forgive me if this is a stupid question.
How's come the C64 has the split bridge, and the C64S does not?

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 6:32 am

I think it's because a newer unit was installed on McCartney's when it was gone over at the factory...

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 6:44 am

Pretty sure that's right.

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 1:20 pm

Yes it is.

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 2:38 pm

Wasn't it taken by an employee and made into an ashtray?

apollo11 · Post by **apollo11** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 3:52 pm

The C64s also has the non-tapered pickup surround, as that matches the current setup on McCartney's bass.

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 3:26 am

Andrew, did your C64 come in yet?

BobKat · Post by **BobKat** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 12:19 am

I have a deeper question. Why was the bridge split in the first place, and why did they stop?

apollo11 · Post by **apollo11** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 1:04 am

No, Bob, nothing yet. It is going on 5 months since the order was placed, so it should be a couple more, I would think. I'm waiting for the call.....

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 2:42 am

Bob, I think the split in the bridge had something to do with the mold, dunno for sure. JH?

wints · Post by **wints** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 1:30 pm

John, looking at the split in my 64 basses they all appear different. The one in the deluxe is so badly made and sharply irregular that you could lose a pinky if your "anchor" too close to it!

scoobster28 · Post by **scoobster28** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 1:54 pm

Can someone post close-up pictures for comparison purposes, in case there is a member (like me) who cannot see the difference by looking at the Rickenbacker website pictures? Thanks.

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 10:45 am

Benjamin,
My 4001CS has the split.

My 4003 does not.

My 4001S does not.

scoobster28 · Post by **scoobster28** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 1:57 pm

Thanks for the pictures, Ron. Now I see what you guys are talking about.