Finger-rest question.....

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 7:31 am

I could use 2 for my 4005's.

If I HAD 2 4005s!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 7:58 am

"Not even for a '60s 4005? "

Nah....already got two of 'em.......

....but just out of curiosity, is it a SIX string '60s 4005 in fireglo?

80stingray · Post by **80stingray** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 8:22 am

Jeffrey, can't make it out in May. I'd love to see a bunch of 4005s all in the same room someday though. What a sight that would be.

jps · Post by **jps** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 12:59 pm

Sorry to hear you can't make it, oh well.

Chris,
I'd have to add two strings and get a can of Krylon Fireglo spray paint.

Or just breath Firebreathglo on it!

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 1:09 pm

.....always looking for the chance to post a firebreathing Godzilla

....should have a "DO IT" appear in the fire !

wints · Post by **wints** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:59 pm

What are you guys waiting for!http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=7266&item=7309051056&rd=1

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:59 pm

Yes, thank you Andrew....I'm watching it..

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 6:40 pm

Thats Jim rhoads, at rhoads music in pa.hes got some cool stuff there[he sold Rickenbacker that first rickenbacker electric upright bass they have in there museum]

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 7:57 pm

got these from Rhoads...

wints · Post by **wints** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:38 am

Chris, the trouble with the old rests being hand drilled are that the holes are not usually uniform on each bass. There is always a (good) chance that the holes will not line up with the ones on your pickguard.
Jared, how much did Jim charge you for the meter...

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 4:10 am

Yeah, I was wondering that, too! Does he sell different brands of meters or do they come with the horseshoe pickup?

rick12dr · Post by **rick12dr** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 8:51 am

Andrew,
True on the way a fingergrip may or may not exactly fit a Rick that was factory drilled for one.I don't know how far back Rick actually stopped making the grips, but assuming they were all made in the day when stuff was done by hand and eye on a std. drill press, there is the chance that the screw spacing from one to the next grip is not exactly "on the money" perfect spaced measurements.Say the spacing is supposed to be 1-1/8" between screws, on dead center.If you get a different grip that is off by 1/32" or 1/16",well, its Not going to fit without at least a little messing around.If you're aftermarket fitting one on a bass that never had one to begin with, these rules don't apply. If Rick decides to ever put these grips out again, you can bet the material will be done on CNC, and All the pieces Will get made to an exacting tolerance.
Only John Hall knows what intentions they may or may not have regarding this one.John, care to comment?

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 8:58 am

Wints-

see the price is on the meter! $10.76!

If ya can find the p'up, ya can afford a B&K or Fluke!

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:16 am

Jim Rhoads is a great guy but I didn't get the upright bass from him- it came from George Gruhn in Nashville.

I have probably 50 of the original ones in stock still: why do I need more?

Is that a Craftsman pillow in the photo?

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:00 am

JH-

No but that is a Scooby Doo (TM) sheet!