Treble Pickup Bezel

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

yeah, badeggs, but you've got your cover on so you have no other option but to dig a hole in your finish with the thumb !

this mod was for dudes without the cover.

[Tarrbot]

I think the best spot to rest your thumb without the cover on is the B string.

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

you mean, use the B string as a rest so you can play the regular four only ?

[rickaddict]

you mean, use the B string as a rest so you can play the regular four only ?

[Tarrbot]

you mean, use the B string as a rest so you can play the regular four only ?

Something like that, but not.

[badeggs]

yeah, badeggs, but you've got your cover on so you have no other option but to dig a hole in your finish with the thumb!

Still can't believe someone managed to do that...I thought I played a lot! I do like what this guy is doing here, a bit more elegant than the Pickuardian. I'd like to see this bridge he mentioned...

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

anything to preserve the original hardware is . i think ricks look great with all the large bulky hardware. i sold my "rickenfaker" buddy a 4001 bridge assy to replace the one on his gibson grabber G3, and after he painted it jetglo and added an ebony fretboard...the bass is . the rick bridge was made for a grabber body style !

i had even cut away the inner area of a 4001 tailpiece to insert a badarse one bridge to keep that rick look. never got to use it but still have it.

[rickaddict]

anything to preserve the original hardware is . i think ricks look great with all the large bulky hardware.

I agree. For all the incessant whining that certain members of this forum (most of whom have since either left or were kicked out!) used to do about RIC's "antiquated" tailpiece/bridge, the gaping hole around the treble pickup, the giant bridge pickup surround, Rick O Sound, and the string mute...These features are all a big part of the look and sound that make these basses so unique and desirable.

[jps]

anything to preserve the original hardware is . i think ricks look great with all the large bulky hardware.

I agree.

That would include the horseshoes, too, right, Jeff?

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

hey...if the shoes weren't such a fiasco to make and magnetize, we'd probably still be having them issued on the 4000 series today and we would not know any better ! someone thought of a better idea thru experimentation (and probably complaints from musicians) and this is what we have today . i think the understring higains sound great because i've never had a real horseshoe setup to compare with. i'm totally pleased with the amounts of dust i've disturbed over the years (with tone , of course !).

btw...anyone else ever used rubber magnets besides RIC and my school teacher on her metal chalkboard !

[rickaddict]

That would include the horseshoes, too, right, Jeff?

HA! When I wrote that post I had a feeling someone might call me out on the whole horseshoe thing. And it only took 11 minutes too!

Great sounding pickups, those horseshoes. Too bad I don't like them!

But what I was trying to say in my earlier post is that a few years back there was quite a bit of whining here about how RIC continues to incorporate all of these antiquated features into the 4001/4003 and should update it by replacing/changing all of those features. That, IMO would remove much of what makes us all love the look and sound of the 4001/4003.

As much as I don't like HS pickups, I'm all for RIC continuing to make them and install them on those cool RI RM 1999 basses that they sell in Japan!

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

be nice if those japan versions had real shoes ! if you remove all those unique rick hardware features, then you could call it a 4004 !

[Hornbrille]

Wow, this is a really nice item. I like to purchase one. Problem is I'm living outside the US (Germany).
If there is anybody who could help me out as a go between I would be excited.
Please drop me a private mail. I'll refund you any costs with shipping and handling!
Thanx in advance

[MiroN]

This Guy does not send in Europe!,
I'm looking for someone that makes a bridge.
I conclude the transaction on eBay, I make this to send to U.S. address, send it in Italy after.
Is someone able to help me?

[rickaddict]

Alright guys. I feel your pain.

Buy the thing, send it to me, and I'll send it to you.