What strings come standard on the Ric 4003?

leroy_la_qua · Post by **leroy_la_qua** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 12:06 pm

I recently purchased a Ric 4003 and am at the point where i need to replace the strings for the first time. I really like the sound of the strings that came standard on it. What brand are they? and where can i get them?

bear · Post by **bear** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 12:34 pm

Rickenbacker round wound nickel, bass, 45/55/75/105
If you need online dealer URL's just ask.

leroy_la_qua · Post by **leroy_la_qua** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 1:27 pm

Yes please. Just out of curiosity are there any other brands that i might be able to buy locally that you feel have a similar feel/tone to the Ric strings that come standard.

blueflamerick · Post by **blueflamerick** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 2:28 pm

D'Addario XL

dave4004 · Post by **dave4004** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 4:11 pm

I don't think the RIC strings sound like D'addarios at all. They remind me of SIT Power Wounds.

You can get the RIC set from Rhoads Music for $20 a set http://members.aol.com/RhoadsMusi/rickaccessories.html

bear · Post by **bear** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 9:39 pm

You can also get them here:

Mike Parks Rickenbacker Page

Or look here:

North Coast Music

or look over here:

Pick of the Ricks

dave4004 · Post by **dave4004** » Sat Jun 19, 2004 3:37 pm

True, but not at Rhoads' price.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 2:35 am

I swear by D'Addarion XL-170's. The new Rick strings that came on my 4003BB feel nearly identical, except for tension. The Rick strings feel a little more flexible to me. I like them though, so much I left the set on my Blue Boy.

bottom4 · Post by **bottom4** » Fri Aug 27, 2004 2:43 am

I have DR Low Riders on all my Ricks except my new 4004 Cii. However, I really like the feel of the strings on my new 4004 and I’m seriously considering moving to the RIC strings when replacement is needed!