1965 4001 needs a bit of TLC
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- Kopfjaeger
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Re: 1965 4001 needs a bit of TLC
Ken,
Thanks for the link. I purchased a 1 pound can of the putty. I figured I'd try it on my saddles and it it works well, I'll be able to everyone's damaged saddled with that one pound can!!!
Sepp
Thanks for the link. I purchased a 1 pound can of the putty. I figured I'd try it on my saddles and it it works well, I'll be able to everyone's damaged saddled with that one pound can!!!
Sepp
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1973 4001 Burgundyglo
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1973 4001 Burgundyglo
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1986 4003 Shadow
Re: 1965 4001 needs a bit of TLC
That aluminum putty is pretty soft stuff. I have used it in automotive applications and wasn't too impressed.
YMMV though.
YMMV though.
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Re: 1965 4001 needs a bit of TLC
I hope it is comparable to how it's advertised. If not, @ $40. + shipping for a pound, it won't be the worst investment I've ever made. I'll try it on something else first as a test.
Sepp
Sepp
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1973 4001 Burgundyglo
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Re: 1965 4001 needs a bit of TLC
I'll take a look and see if I have any. I need to get fid of a lot of stuff anyway.
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Re: 1965 4001 needs a bit of TLC
Ken,
No need, thanks any way. I ordered a pound of the stuff. I'm going to mix a small batch and test it before trying it on my saddles.
Sepp
No need, thanks any way. I ordered a pound of the stuff. I'm going to mix a small batch and test it before trying it on my saddles.
Sepp
Vintage/Classic Rickenbacker Enthusiast!
1972 4001 Jetglo
1973 4001 Burgundyglo
2011 4003 Jetglo
1986 4003 Shadow
1972 4001 Jetglo
1973 4001 Burgundyglo
2011 4003 Jetglo
1986 4003 Shadow
Re: 1965 4001 needs a bit of TLC
JB Weld and PC7 are other options.
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Re: 1965 4001 needs a bit of TLC
UPDATE
I received the harness Dane rebuilt for me. it looks awesome! I can't wait to get her all hooked up! The horse shoes arrived yesterday and stayed only long enough to get re-boxed and sent out to Mark Walker. Mark is converting a 6 pole raised lip bobbin to a 4 pole. The shoes, bobbin, and hardware was sent off to Mark. He should have it early in the week.
Waiting on the new pickguard so i can mount the harness and the toaster. I'm hoping the length of wire on the toaster will be long enough to reach where I have to solder it. If not, I'll have to replace it.
Tried to place an on-line order with PotR but it says my email address is already an account. Don't remember creating an account there before so I'll have to wait until Chris is back from vacation and place it over the phone. Need all new pickguard screws and other small items. Strings should from Circle K should be here in a few days.
Sepp
I received the harness Dane rebuilt for me. it looks awesome! I can't wait to get her all hooked up! The horse shoes arrived yesterday and stayed only long enough to get re-boxed and sent out to Mark Walker. Mark is converting a 6 pole raised lip bobbin to a 4 pole. The shoes, bobbin, and hardware was sent off to Mark. He should have it early in the week.
Waiting on the new pickguard so i can mount the harness and the toaster. I'm hoping the length of wire on the toaster will be long enough to reach where I have to solder it. If not, I'll have to replace it.
Tried to place an on-line order with PotR but it says my email address is already an account. Don't remember creating an account there before so I'll have to wait until Chris is back from vacation and place it over the phone. Need all new pickguard screws and other small items. Strings should from Circle K should be here in a few days.
Sepp
Vintage/Classic Rickenbacker Enthusiast!
1972 4001 Jetglo
1973 4001 Burgundyglo
2011 4003 Jetglo
1986 4003 Shadow
1972 4001 Jetglo
1973 4001 Burgundyglo
2011 4003 Jetglo
1986 4003 Shadow
Re: 1965 4001 needs a bit of TLC
Sorry I didn't catch this comment earlier to reply in a timely manner. The 1&½" wide shoes provide a hell of a snarl. There must be something about the extra quarter inch of metal that contributes to the brightness of the sound. Here are good samples of what that bass sounds like:jps wrote:Good move, Sepp.
On the other hand, 1 1/2" horseshoe pickups can be used successfully on a 4000 series bass. Exhibit X:
'Family Tree'
'Bass Player Song' test mix
Re: 1965 4001 needs a bit of TLC
Stunning sound, Mark!
I now get a pretty similar sound out of my 4001 v63, courtesy of installing a similar pup recently bought from Tony Matura, which I understand you put together.
Ash
I now get a pretty similar sound out of my 4001 v63, courtesy of installing a similar pup recently bought from Tony Matura, which I understand you put together.
Ash
1976 4001 "Shadow" Fretless
1978 4002 Walnut
1986 4008 Silver
1999 4001 V63 White
2012 4004 Jetglo
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Button 6 String Fretfull
Button 6 String Fretless
NS CR5 Omni Bass Fretless
Ashbory Bass
1978 4002 Walnut
1986 4008 Silver
1999 4001 V63 White
2012 4004 Jetglo
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Button 6 String Fretfull
Button 6 String Fretless
NS CR5 Omni Bass Fretless
Ashbory Bass
Re: 1965 4001 needs a bit of TLC
Yeah, glad it worked out for you!
Re: 1965 4001 needs a bit of TLC
Just one more comment on the horseshoe sidebar - the pickup in Tony M's '62 4000 is by far the most kick-butt horseshoe I've ever heard, so if yours is performing at that level, then all the more power to you! I modeled the pickup you have on that one, so hopefully it came close to the mark.
And now, back to Joe's '65, currently in progress.
And now, back to Joe's '65, currently in progress.
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Re: 1965 4001 needs a bit of TLC
I always thought the early bass horsies had a lot more presence than the mid 60s ones.
Better magnets perhaps….
Better magnets perhaps….
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Re: 1965 4001 needs a bit of TLC
Mark,
Wow! I'll be real happy if my bass sounds close to the tracks you posted!! Love it!!
Sepp
Wow! I'll be real happy if my bass sounds close to the tracks you posted!! Love it!!
Sepp
Vintage/Classic Rickenbacker Enthusiast!
1972 4001 Jetglo
1973 4001 Burgundyglo
2011 4003 Jetglo
1986 4003 Shadow
1972 4001 Jetglo
1973 4001 Burgundyglo
2011 4003 Jetglo
1986 4003 Shadow
Re: 1965 4001 needs a bit of TLC
I googled around and found a few places that said the construction is foil/poly. One site said the current Cornell Dubilier WMF are foil/poly and sound the same.aceonbass wrote:Just finished Sepp's harness. He opted for the bass cut cap, so I supplied a C&D .0047 cap. Most of the selector switch is original, but the leaves, one of the plastic insulator tubes, and the nut were replaced. I also used a pair of NOS Ajax Blue caps. They spec'd out at .045uF & .051uF. I really don't know their construction (I'm not cutting one open!), but I do think they sound better than the C&D caps RIC currently uses.