Been searching for years for the Lowprofile crome cover for my 77 4001.COVER ME ;)
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tore-trang
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COVER ME ;)
Thanks to you Tony!!! Now both my Rics covers up Been searching for years for the Lowprofile crome cover for my 77 4001.
Been searching for years for the Lowprofile crome cover for my 77 4001.- Attachments
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- 4001 JG 1974 & 4001 BG 1977
74 4001 JG
77 4001 BG
16 4003s MID
There is nothing right in my left brain and nothing left in my right brain
77 4001 BG
16 4003s MID
There is nothing right in my left brain and nothing left in my right brain
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rickaddict
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Congrats!
(Now remove cover for optimal string access.)
(Now remove cover for optimal string access.)
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hieronymous
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Looks great!
I have a 4003S/8 and the strings were hitting the cover - probably was put on incorrectly, but the cover interferes with my playing style, so I took it off.
I also have a 4008 with a cover (and this is the real reason I'm writing) - the cover sits REALLY HIGH, I thought maybe this one was incorrectly mounted, but maybe this is normal? I'm planning on taking this one off too the next time I change strings.
Sorry for the incoherent post, hopefully you know what I mean. Basically, I didn't realize that there were different height covers.
I have a 4003S/8 and the strings were hitting the cover - probably was put on incorrectly, but the cover interferes with my playing style, so I took it off.
I also have a 4008 with a cover (and this is the real reason I'm writing) - the cover sits REALLY HIGH, I thought maybe this one was incorrectly mounted, but maybe this is normal? I'm planning on taking this one off too the next time I change strings.
Sorry for the incoherent post, hopefully you know what I mean. Basically, I didn't realize that there were different height covers.
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Tore, they look great. Tony is a great helper! I like 'em with the cover too! 
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antipodean
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Harry,
It sounds like you have a "high rise" cover. This cover should sit under the springs atop two plastic grommets which sperate it from the pickup mounting plate. If it is fitted between the springs and the treble surround (which is how the older low-rise covers were mounted), it will sit very high and proud.
The "low cover" problem you had with your other bass cold have been due to either the pickup being adjusted to be a little too low (cured by raising the pickup) or the cover being fitted without the grommets.
I'm in awe of the fact that you have a 4008 and a 4003s/8 - two of my dream basses.....
It sounds like you have a "high rise" cover. This cover should sit under the springs atop two plastic grommets which sperate it from the pickup mounting plate. If it is fitted between the springs and the treble surround (which is how the older low-rise covers were mounted), it will sit very high and proud.
The "low cover" problem you had with your other bass cold have been due to either the pickup being adjusted to be a little too low (cured by raising the pickup) or the cover being fitted without the grommets.
I'm in awe of the fact that you have a 4008 and a 4003s/8 - two of my dream basses.....
"I don't want to sound incredulous but I can't believe it" Rex Mossop
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tore-trang
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hahahaha LOLrickaddict wrote:Congrats!
(Now remove cover for optimal string access.)
Or I might buy another 70`s 4001 without the lowprofile cover, play it untill I find another cover..
No, the cover is not in the way for my fingers..It is nice for handresting, tapping and plucking.
74 4001 JG
77 4001 BG
16 4003s MID
There is nothing right in my left brain and nothing left in my right brain
77 4001 BG
16 4003s MID
There is nothing right in my left brain and nothing left in my right brain
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tore-trang
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Yes for me he is heaven-sent:) (maybe a Norwegian saying)johnallg wrote:Tore, they look great. Tony is a great helper! I like 'em with the cover too!
Yes they look great with covers, Thanks
74 4001 JG
77 4001 BG
16 4003s MID
There is nothing right in my left brain and nothing left in my right brain
77 4001 BG
16 4003s MID
There is nothing right in my left brain and nothing left in my right brain
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rickaddict
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Cool! Glad you found a way to maximize your rickenjoyment! Now play that bass 'till your fingers bleed!tore-trang wrote:hahahaha LOLrickaddict wrote:Congrats!
(Now remove cover for optimal string access.)
Or I might buy another 70`s 4001 without the lowprofile cover, play it untill I find another cover..
No, the cover is not in the way for my fingers..It is nice for handresting, tapping and plucking.
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incubus2432
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rickaddict wrote:Cool! .... Now play that bass 'till your fingers bleed!
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Brian, that is so gross and cool at the same time! 
Never tire of seeing it. Dedication, man!
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tore-trang
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Nice work manincubus2432 wrote:rickaddict wrote:Cool! .... Now play that bass 'till your fingers bleed!
I did also this ones, but It looks cooler on a blue bass, I did it with my red(BG).. Im searching my computer for that pic we took of my bass that night. Rock on.!.74 4001 JG
77 4001 BG
16 4003s MID
There is nothing right in my left brain and nothing left in my right brain
77 4001 BG
16 4003s MID
There is nothing right in my left brain and nothing left in my right brain
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I'll say!antipodean wrote:I'm in awe of the fact that you have a 4008 and a 4003s/8 - two of my dream basses.....
Buy it before someone else does
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hieronymous
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jnbass wrote:I'll say!antipodean wrote:I'm in awe of the fact that you have a 4008 and a 4003s/8 - two of my dream basses.....
covers still intact:
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antipodean
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Wow - matching cat and bass!!!! Awesome!!!!
"I don't want to sound incredulous but I can't believe it" Rex Mossop
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Them covers "need" a slot cutout!hieronymous wrote:jnbass wrote:I'll say!antipodean wrote:I'm in awe of the fact that you have a 4008 and a 4003s/8 - two of my dream basses.....
covers still intact:
Buy it before someone else does