4001 1974 restoration

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:09 pm

Yes, correct. I also do believe the slotted pole bridge high-gain to have been discontinued on the 4001 bass at exactly the same point in time as the neck toaster.

Chris P · Post by **Chris P** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:26 pm

This week will send Bram some (free) Rickenbacker strap buttons:)

Bram · Post by **Bram** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 4:25 pm

Fantastic help here at RRF!!!

heinpete · Post by **heinpete** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:15 am

daveman wrote:But later in 1973, correct? Mine from May 73 has the slotted poles.

Right, my May1974 4001 had exactly such a bridge PU with the Alu base, the big magnet and the unslotted pole pieces, before it got switched to a slotted PU by Jingle-Jangle during restauration. Sergio rescued this one as it was dead.

But I assume they sound the same as the only differnce are the slots in the pole piece. The large magnet contibutes most to the great growl of this period (1972-1974) IMHO.

Bram · Post by **Bram** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:42 am

Love getting so much info! Seems like the pickup can be seen as original or very close to original! Nice!

When the bass is ready, I hope I can reach sounds like I do with my jazzbass. Hopefully even more powerful and thick!

Colonel Sanders · Post by **Colonel Sanders** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:18 am

You guys are too good for your age!

Drop me a mail when you will be touring in Australia!

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:28 am

WOW! Excellent for ANY age!

daveman · Post by **daveman** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:06 pm

Very nice track. I think the Rick will fit in with (add to) your band's sound perfectly.

Bram · Post by **Bram** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:34 pm

Thanks for the replies! I think the Rick will suit me, too!!

LB75 · Post by **LB75** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 1:37 am

I could here some ric growl fitting really nicely in this song!

heinpete · Post by **heinpete** » Sat Sep 21, 2013 3:08 am

rickcrazy wrote:At your service, Bram! All the best!

...my restauration is a bit on hold, as I received a neck PU from the US perfectly...DEAD!

Sergio, you will get some mail soon.

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Sat Sep 21, 2013 5:23 am

Well, at your service Peter!

Bram · Post by **Bram** » Sat Sep 21, 2013 12:00 pm

Chris, thanks for the strap pins!

Saw this amp online, and I thought it would be funny, just to 'have' it because it's a Rick-amp. Bought it and it just sounds fantastic!! Wow! I am impressed!

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Sep 21, 2013 4:07 pm

Bram wrote:Saw this amp online, and I thought it would be funny, just to 'have' it because it's a Rick-amp. Bought it and it just sounds fantastic!! Wow! I am impressed!
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What I find funny is that you're running a MM through it!

berth · Post by **berth** » Sun Sep 22, 2013 12:49 pm

Bram wrote: Saw this amp online, and I thought it would be funny, just to 'have' it because it's a Rick-amp. Bought it and it just sounds fantastic!! Wow! I am impressed!
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Hmm, I missed this one apparantly.

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