Horshoe History/Signifigance? Newbie Question.

armybass · Post by **armybass** » Mon Oct 07, 2002 2:48 pm

Hi, I see you guys talking about Horshoes, what are they and were they ever stock on Ric Basses?

tim4003 · Post by **tim4003** » Mon Oct 07, 2002 4:52 pm

Horseshoe refers to the magnet that is wraped around the bridge pick up on vintage 4001s up until the early 70's. These are identified by a split in the pick up "cover" between the A and D strings.

dave4004 · Post by **dave4004** » Mon Oct 07, 2002 9:04 pm

Hi Scott, they are also found on the vintage reissue 4001v63 and they will fit into the bridge pickup cavity on a 4003. You can still buy the horseshoe pickup separately for $150.

armybass · Post by **armybass** » Tue Oct 08, 2002 1:33 pm

Thanks guys! Hey, can you tell me how it effects the sound of the bass?