"Short" pickup cover for '72 4001 ***FOUND***

[henry5]

Hi all,

Just won this on ebay. The seller, who admits he's not a Ric expert, wants to confirm it's definitely the part I want prior to shipping to the UK. I was certain, but it's put a small element of doubt in my mind. I was after a "short" circa-'72 handrest/pickup cover for one of my '72s and haven't actually seen one in the flesh, although it looks correct to me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1960-039-s-70 ... true&rt=nc

If anyone could confirm I'd be really grateful.

Thanks!

[godber]

It is what you want Shaun. I forgot to bid on this last night (I was talking to my mum on the phone!). It was a good price, congrats!

[henry5]

Thanks Mark, the prompt response is very much appreciated. Sorry to hear you missed bidding (although it was good for me ); I must admit I was surprised and thought it may go quite a bit higher.

I'm having a lot of problems with my arms - my shoulders sublux frequently which affects all aspects of my playing - and I'm having to think about changing both my technique and hand position. Given that I'm currently hovering over the bridge pickup (I generally play at the bridge) I thought this might help as I can then rest my hand.

[godber]

In that case the right man got it! Hope it helps with the problem and keeps you playing Shaun.

[jdogric12]

That's a very low price!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[henry5]

In that case the right man got it! Hope it helps with the problem and keeps you playing Shaun.

Thanks Mark, I really appreciate that.

[henry5]

That's a very low price!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sure it'll have increased somewhat after shipping and duty.

[henry5]

I fitted the pickup cover/handrest yesterday, above the springs as I'd read on here somewhere; I've had no experience of the 'short' cover before. It 's certainly the correct part but sits quite a bit higher than I'm used to.

I'll have to see how it goes; when I used them (always the taller cover that sits under the springs) I always had my covers pretty close to the strings as I play pretty lightly and don't move the string much.

[doctorwho]

Late-comer to the thread . For the record, here is a picture of the "low boy" and standard covers:

[Kopfjaeger]

Late-comer to the thread . For the record, here is a picture of the "low boy" and standard covers:

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Nice comparison foto Gary!!

Sepp

[ram]

How tall are the shorties? 5/8's?

[jps]

3/4"

[doctorwho]

Late-comer to the thread . For the record, here is a picture of the "low boy" and standard covers:

P9010180.JPG

Nice comparison foto Gary!!

Sepp

Thanks, Sepp!

[godber]

I fitted the pickup cover/handrest yesterday, above the springs as I'd read on here somewhere; I've had no experience of the 'short' cover before. It 's certainly the correct part but sits quite a bit higher than I'm used to.

I'll have to see how it goes; when I used them (always the taller cover that sits under the springs) I always had my covers pretty close to the strings as I play pretty lightly and don't move the string much.

Let me know if you don't get on with it Shaun.

[henry5]

I fitted the pickup cover/handrest yesterday, above the springs as I'd read on here somewhere; I've had no experience of the 'short' cover before. It 's certainly the correct part but sits quite a bit higher than I'm used to.

I'll have to see how it goes; when I used them (always the taller cover that sits under the springs) I always had my covers pretty close to the strings as I play pretty lightly and don't move the string much.

Let me know if you don't get on with it Shaun.

Will do Mark. It seems to be going ok so far, after a little adjustment, but if anything changes I'll drop you a PM.