Ric Mod questions

[cjj]

3/8" is the length. 1/16 inch is the proper diameter hole for that screw.

[jbrando]

3/8" is the length. 1/16 inch is the proper diameter hole for that screw.

Ah, it all makes sense to me now.

Thanks!

[ianmatth]

Any opinion on hi-gain vs. toaster? Which do you prefer, etc.?

It's a matter of taste, I actually did a 4003 mod with a toaster for the neck and a high gain for the bridge: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=389721
I was incredibly lucky to find a genuine late 60s/early 70s high gain bridge pickup to match with the toaster. If you're having trouble finding 7.4k toaster pickups, keep checking Pick of the Ricks, they occasionally get them in, and they sell out fast. If you're looking for hi-gains, you can check eBay to see if any come up, or you might be able to modify (or have someone like Sergio modify) the high-gains you currently have. Good luck, for a little extra, your 4003 can sound every bit as good, if not better than the $3500 vintage re-issue 4001s.

[jbrando]

Any opinion on hi-gain vs. toaster? Which do you prefer, etc.?

It's a matter of taste, I actually did a 4003 mod with a toaster for the neck and a high gain for the bridge: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=389721
I was incredibly lucky to find a genuine late 60s/early 70s high gain bridge pickup to match with the toaster. If you're having trouble finding 7.4k toaster pickups, keep checking Pick of the Ricks, they occasionally get them in, and they sell out fast. If you're looking for hi-gains, you can check eBay to see if any come up, or you might be able to modify (or have someone like Sergio modify) the high-gains you currently have. Good luck, for a little extra, your 4003 can sound every bit as good, if not better than the $3500 vintage re-issue 4001s.

Thanks! My local guitar shop is actually an authorized RIC dealer and they usually carry RIC parts. Unfortunately, they're out of toasters right now otherwise I would have made this modification already. They're going to call me as soon as they get one in.