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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 5:44 am
by rictified
I'm not positive but I think the cap was removed around or at the same time as the rods were changed. JH took over sometime in 84 and I believe the changes were instituted by him.
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 5:54 am
by rickfan60
Here is an example of an early 4003. This one was to be converted to an 8 string but the previous owner decided to sell it before it was completed. I plan to restore it to its original configuration.
This is how the body-end adjusters looked when applied to the old style rod system.
The headstock is particularly interesting. I suppose a lot of Rick players would think this was a copy when they pulled the TRC off to inspect the rods for the first time. It sure surprised me.
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 6:53 am
by john_l
The routes in the headstock are there to remove and replace the rods for inspection and repair.
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 9:25 am
by rickfan60
Yes, it is much easier taking them at the head than the body.
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:29 pm
by fran4001
Wow! More unreal info and pics. This place continues to amaze. Never had a 4003 apart to see this configuration for myself.
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 4:30 pm
by rickfan60
You will really like Paul Boyer's book then. He plans to include lots of information like that.
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 5:36 pm
by bassduke49
Quite a bit of which will come from Ted's brain!
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:38 am
by fran4001
I really can't wait! L-O-N-G overdue. I really do want an autographed copy.
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:37 am
by ben_brown
Me too! Sure why not....
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:13 pm
by bassduke49
Gotta wait at least another year. Still in the process of gathering. At this point, my target to submit it to Hal Leonard Pub. is summer of 2007 for possible inclusion in their Fall 2007 catalog, which would mean probably spring 2008 issue. Nothing set in stone, no contract signed, no commitments, no promises . . . .
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:40 am
by aceonbass
Paul,if you you can get the inside scoop on forthcoming RIC models in your book, it's publication might coincide with the relase of the actual guitars!
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:53 am
by bassduke49
I hope to have John Hall's cooperation, but he's asked me to hold off until the end of this anniversary year. So I plan to ask his help on the historical photo end of things, and to be one of the "fact checkers" as the book progresses. I want to include the 50 years of the Rickenbacker bass history, and that's part of the working title, but if there is new stuff that can be included, you'll bet it will be in there.
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:39 am
by johnallg
Ted - two really great posts of info I have not seen before - heard descriptions but no pics or detail depth like you posted here. Thank you.
Paul - we're all waiting for the release!