Fitting a 4003 with a 4004 bridge
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Fitting a 4003 with a 4004 bridge
Has anyone done this? If so, can you list the pros and cons? Please post any pics, if available. Thanks!
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Re: Fitting a 4003 with a 4004 bridge
Pretty sure the 4003's have a big piece of body wood drilled out to accomodate the mute assembly,which means you would have to fill that in...too bad....
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incubus2432
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Re: Fitting a 4003 with a 4004 bridge
If you aren't happy with the stock Rick bridge/tailpiece have you thought about the Hipshot drop in replacement?
Re: Fitting a 4003 with a 4004 bridge
Neither 4004 bridge will fit properly or adjust for low enough action. String spacing is also too wide on these bridges.
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Kopfjaeger
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Re: Fitting a 4003 with a 4004 bridge
Yeah, I second that. If I just could nto live with the stock 4003 tailpiece, I'd do a Hipshot. Mind you, I contemplated that but I'm a purist, in that aspect.
Sepp
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1972 4001 Jetglo
1973 4001 Burgundyglo
2011 4003 Jetglo
1986 4003 Shadow