I have been waiting since June of 2007 for him to make parts for me. I got tired of waiting so I am in the process of hiring a new machinist who lives near me in Colorado.
5 string bridges
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jwr2
5 string bridges
For those of you who have been asking about the 5 string bridges and saddles that I get from my machinist.
I have been waiting since June of 2007 for him to make parts for me. I got tired of waiting so I am in the process of hiring a new machinist who lives near me in Colorado.

I have been waiting since June of 2007 for him to make parts for me. I got tired of waiting so I am in the process of hiring a new machinist who lives near me in Colorado.
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I got tired of waiting for him too. 
Way to go, Jeff!
Way to go, Jeff!
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jwr2
Re: 5 string bridges
I just met with my new machinist today ... He is going to get started this weekend. He is a bass player and used to own a Ric bass.
This time I am going to do it a little different. I am going to take Ric 4 string saddles and cut them down and have my machinist make the bridge only.
I wnat 10 or 15 of these and I know several of you want these bridges as well.
This time I am going to do it a little different. I am going to take Ric 4 string saddles and cut them down and have my machinist make the bridge only.
I wnat 10 or 15 of these and I know several of you want these bridges as well.
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Jeff, thank you very much for all your effort put into this. It is appreciated.
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jwr2
Re: 5 string bridges
I have 2 guys who have been waiting months for these bridges so they can have me make their 4003 basses a 4-2-5 ... I guess I have a backlog ...
Re: 5 string bridges
wow it seem 'backlog' is inevitable where Rickenbackers are involved...

Re: 5 string bridges
Jeff,
Will you have saddles available?
Will you have saddles available?
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jwr2
Re: 5 string bridges
I will get Ric saddles from the Ric web site and I will cut/grind them as I need them ...
I assume that others can do the same ...
I assume that others can do the same ...
Re: 5 string bridges
What tool do you use to cut them?
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jwr2
Re: 5 string bridges
I may use a dremmel tool ... but a grinding wheel or belt sander would also work ...
