Will the new Shaller S locks fit stock 4003 buttons?

Vintage, Modern, V & C series, Fretless, Signature & Special Editions

Moderators: rickenbrother, ajish4

User avatar
doctorwho
Veteran RRF member
Posts: 12653
Joined: Tue Jun 11, 2002 3:28 pm

Re: Will the new Shaller S locks fit stock 4003 buttons?

Post by doctorwho »

guzzialfa wrote: Tue Jan 28, 2025 12:19 pm I spoke with Dr. Schaller, he acknowledged how many times he'd been contacted about this saying its not his responsibility but that of the manufacturer.
Noting that and thanking him, I did careful measurements and read Schaller docs. I came to the conclusion that the Medium Strap Locks are the proper fit for the new 4003 Rickenbacker basses. Now mine is Jet Glo Black so I went with the black the tinted Medium strap locks and never had to touch the buttons on my 4003 ever!

Your mileage may vary but give them a try. Most don't even know they come in small, medium and large strap locks! A little reserves far.
https://schaller.info/en/slocks/#

John Sillasen
Lifetime Member of the American Federation of Musicians
Local 400
Thanks for the update, it's very useful to know the details.
8)
It is better, of course, to know useless things than to know nothing. - Seneca
Post Reply

Return to “Rickenbacker Basses: by Joey Vasco & Tony Cabibe”