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Re: Hunting for a 4003 in The Netherlands
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 1:21 pm
by DeRoonenator
jps wrote:DeRoonenator wrote:wim wrote:A reissue horseshoe makes it even better.
And put the treble pup cover back on
It's part of the experience
LOL
Maybe on the next Ric...
Mike
That would be the MG 4003, right?
Don't forget the .0047µF cap in line with the horseshoe pickup when you do that upgrade.
Nope, that one is already sold as could be expected.
But I have noticed that I've been checking out 4004s lately.....
Mike
Re: Hunting for a 4003 in The Netherlands
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 1:45 pm
by berth
About once a year (or maybe even less) you see one on our marktplaats.nl for somewhere around 1000 euro.
Re: Hunting for a 4003 in The Netherlands
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 1:52 pm
by cjj
DeRoonenator wrote:jps wrote:DeRoonenator wrote:
LOL
Maybe on the next Ric...
Mike
That would be the MG 4003, right?
Don't forget the .0047µF cap in line with the horseshoe pickup when you do that upgrade.
Nope, that one is already sold as could be expected.
But I have noticed that I've been checking out 4004s lately.....
Mike
Great choice! 4004s are definitely worth getting. Different than a 4003, but still all Rick...
Re: Hunting for a 4003 in The Netherlands
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 2:19 pm
by electrofaro
Oh dear... you guys have affected Mike already into perpetual RAS
Re: Hunting for a 4003 in The Netherlands
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 5:24 pm
by jps
DeRoonenator wrote:Nope, that one is already sold as could be expected.
But I have noticed that I've been checking out 4004s lately.....
Mike
Re: Hunting for a 4003 in The Netherlands
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 4:53 pm
by DeRoonenator
Woohoo! Set-up complete.
The adjustable pup poles are brilliant, adjusting the neck, string height and intonation took some time. Sounds killer with Rotos.
Tomorrow I am going to learn a couple of songs for the gig on Sunday so some little more tweaking and then she's ready.
Mike
Re: Hunting for a 4003 in The Netherlands
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:56 pm
by jps
DeRoonenator wrote:Woohoo!.....Sounds killer with Rotos.
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Mike
Just wait until you try TI Jazz Flats on it!
Re: Hunting for a 4003 in The Netherlands
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 2:33 pm
by DeRoonenator
And yes..played the first gig with my new Rickenbacker.! Went down a storm: bass looked great and sounded even better.
These Dutch southern rockers gave me the nod of approval after just a couple of tones and a quick peek on the headstock during soundcheck. I used the Ric pretty much for all songs except for two that needed a more modern 5 string sound.
Mike
Re: Hunting for a 4003 in The Netherlands
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 1:26 pm
by DeRoonenator
Picked up my bass after a couple of days and....*shock* what the hell happened ???? Action is insanely high all of a sudden. My Ric looks like figure 3 in the picture below.
Bass was stored in it's case in my house.
I could use a little help here I guess. Any tips would be appreciated - thanks.
Re: Hunting for a 4003 in The Netherlands
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 2:41 pm
by johnallg
I'm guessing temp/humidity changes. You will need to adjust the rods to flatten it out, probably in two stages. Get it right, then when it settles in a day or two check and readjust again to flat. True for any instrument neck made of wood.
Re: Hunting for a 4003 in The Netherlands
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:05 pm
by coolingitdown
johnallg wrote:I'm guessing temp/humidity changes. You will need to adjust the rods to flatten it out, probably in two stages. Get it right, then when it settles in a day or two check and readjust again to flat. True for any instrument neck made of wood.
Sound advice. I would add:
Don't panic!
Take your time with it.
Re: Hunting for a 4003 in The Netherlands
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 12:56 am
by Colonel Sanders
johnallg wrote:I'm guessing temp/humidity changes. You will need to adjust the rods to flatten it out, probably in two stages. Get it right, then when it settles in a day or two check and readjust again to flat. True for any instrument neck made of wood.
All that plus if you change the string gauge, the time for the neck to reach ''equilibrium'' will be longer. From my experience of owning Rickenbackers in Quebec, the combined effect of seasonal/temperature change and string gauge change can require MANY subsequent adjustments.
Re: Hunting for a 4003 in The Netherlands
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:36 pm
by berth
Any news yet Mike?
Re: Hunting for a 4003 in The Netherlands
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:47 pm
by DeRoonenator
There will be tomorrow Bert. Broke the E string when tuning (....
) so got kinda fed up with it and put the Ric in its case ever since. My band plays a couple of Rush songs so it is time to resurrect the beauty and put it to work.
Stay tuned.
Mike
Re: Hunting for a 4003 in The Netherlands
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 4:28 pm
by berth
DeRoonenator wrote:
Stay tuned.
I will......
