4003/S5 Bridge?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed Feb 05, 2003 6:49 pm

There are some people who visit this forum who make Ric parts ... I hope somebody will chime in ....

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Wed Feb 05, 2003 8:22 pm

The black option had been an upcharge for a while, something like $75. I can understand not wanting to carry inventory for all those parts, but on the other hand, I prefer the black on some finishes.

Good luck locating a bridge!

hoop · Post by **hoop** » Thu Feb 06, 2003 6:13 pm

Thanks, it appears I am going to need just that... a lot of "LUCK".
There is one out there, somewhere, with my name on it.
While right now I feel undermined and overwhelmed, I am sure the past 13 months hunting will pay off...someday.
TNX x 2

corey · Post by **corey** » Thu Feb 06, 2003 7:36 pm

I just wish you could get the black pickguard, but keep all the other stuff as chrome. I always thought that would look sharp on a MG Ric.

banta · Post by **banta** » Thu Feb 06, 2003 8:14 pm

I think you'll have trouble finding a bridge for the S/5 because of the tightness of the string spacing. I know of no other five that tight, so you're likely going to need to find one that's been removed from a S/5. The obvious question begs that if a bridge was removed, what was it replaced with?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Fri Feb 07, 2003 4:07 am

You can get a bridge with spacing similar to that on the allparts web site ... but it looks nothing like the bridge .... anyway I found a basic metal plate 5 string bridge there that was about 1/8" wider ....

you will have to find one from somebody's spare parts bin, or from a dismantled bass or have one made that will fit the ric tail piece.

banta · Post by **banta** » Fri Feb 07, 2003 5:48 am

Jeff said "...or have one made that will fit the ric tail piece."

That's what I would do. A decent machinist can do that easily.

hoop · Post by **hoop** » Fri Feb 07, 2003 10:08 am

Thanks for all the idea's and suggestions, I'll persue this trek down that avenue. Meanwhile, do keep me in mind if you hear of one...Please!
Hoop