new 4003 bridge surround screw spacing the same as old?

[TTA]

I like my bridge pickup covers. are the new surrounds the same screw spacing/positions as the old? i have a spare bridge pickup/surround i could swap in (if i got a new bass).

i would not want to drill a new bass. darn thumb rest/no cover…

“The RIC website has the understandable disclaimer that one will need to drill holes to fit the new part.”

that makes me unhopeful.

[kennyhowes]

I would like to know as well, but my guess is that your mileage may vary, depending on the vintage of the bass you get.

[TTA]

I would like to know as well, but my guess is that your mileage may vary, depending on the vintage of the bass you get.

i am no pro but i think they were the same from post horseshoe maybe until this new one. mind you, never measured my 72.

[Tache3]

IIRC Pick Guardian have a downloadable temple of all the variations of surround, with the various screw spacings.

[Uffingdon]

Looking at online pic’s of the new pickup surround the mounting screw locations have changed compared to earlier versions, it can be flipped for right hand/left hand use.
Looks like this one left the factory upside down

[kennyhowes]

Maybe they wanted the “tug bar” on the bottom, by the G string?