The Rick This Forum Built

gellkeller · Post by **gellkeller** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:01 am

It is with pleasure that I can finally reveal my latest addition to the family.

Much love goes out to Jeff Rath for supplying the tailpiece and bridge and Sergio Silva for supplying me with a bridge and neck pickup.

Without you guys, I don't know how I would have put this fine instrument together.

Enjoy the pics.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/gellkeller/P1010208.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/gellkeller/P1010203.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/gellkeller/P1010201.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/gellkeller/P1010200.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/gellkeller/P1010198.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/gellkeller/P1010195.jpg

squirefan01 · Post by **squirefan01** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:03 am

Very nice Brett!

woodyng · Post by **woodyng** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:07 am

not into fivers myself,but if i were that would be the one i wanted! very nice,indeed,brett! gotta luv the maple.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:20 am

I am glad I could help with parts to get your 4003s5 functioning ...

you should install the 2 extra screws in the screw holes on the tailpiece ...

ram · Post by **ram** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:51 am

Brett that is Schweet! Very nice - love the wood. And yes, put something in the holes... diamond studs, screws (even fake screw heads)- whatever. Just put something there for aesthetics. Great finish to the project!

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:13 am

Hey Brett. She is lovely, no argument there. How do you like her "new voice"?

peewee · Post by **peewee** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:25 am

I'm not a five string guy myself, but man, is that a gorgeous bass! Congrats and may there be many happy days ahead with this beaut!

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:08 am

Really nice maple on that one, Brett. Congrats.

I concur with Jeff - put the two screws in to forestall any future tail lift 5'ers can have.

qwezirider · Post by **qwezirider** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:10 am

That is one sexy plank o' maple there!

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:40 am

Nice!

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:25 am

Another happy ending!
Looks great!

edski · Post by **edski** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:55 pm

I agree with Bruce - Sexy!!!

gellkeller · Post by **gellkeller** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:05 pm

I'll definitely put the last 2 screws in and I also have another pickup to go into the neck position once it arrives from Portugal.

I'm hoping the pickup gets through customs as the last one from Sergio was quarantined for a while on suspicions of being a WMD.

Fingers crossed this time.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:36 pm

Peter should start a thread called "The Forum This Rick Built" and show us the picture of his Rickenbacker that got him going with creating this Forum.

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:37 pm

You should hear my April '74 4001, now with a new pickup set of my own. Scary. It gives a new definition to "distinctly Rickenbacker".