Re: 4001 1974 restoration
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:09 pm
Yes, correct. I also do believe the slotted pole bridge high-gain to have been discontinued on the 4001 bass at exactly the same point in time as the neck toaster.
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Re: 4001 1974 restoration
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:26 pm
This week will send Bram some (free) Rickenbacker strap buttons:)
Re: 4001 1974 restoration
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 4:25 pm
Fantastic help here at RRF!!! 
Re: 4001 1974 restoration
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:15 am
Right, my May1974 4001 had exactly such a bridge PU with the Alu base, the big magnet and the unslotted pole pieces, before it got switched to a slotted PU by Jingle-Jangle during restauration. Sergio rescued this one as it was dead.daveman wrote:But later in 1973, correct? Mine from May 73 has the slotted poles.
But I assume they sound the same as the only differnce are the slots in the pole piece. The large magnet contibutes most to the great growl of this period (1972-1974) IMHO.Re: 4001 1974 restoration
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:42 am
Love getting so much info! Seems like the pickup can be seen as original or very close to original! Nice!
When the bass is ready, I hope I can reach sounds like I do with my jazzbass. Hopefully even more powerful and thick!
When the bass is ready, I hope I can reach sounds like I do with my jazzbass. Hopefully even more powerful and thick!
Re: 4001 1974 restoration
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:18 am
You guys are too good for your age!
Drop me a mail when you will be touring in Australia!
Drop me a mail when you will be touring in Australia!
Re: 4001 1974 restoration
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:28 am
WOW! Excellent for ANY age!
Re: 4001 1974 restoration
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:06 pm
Very nice track. I think the Rick will fit in with (add to) your band's sound perfectly.
Re: 4001 1974 restoration
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:34 pm
Thanks for the replies! I think the Rick will suit me, too!!
Re: 4001 1974 restoration
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 1:37 am
I could here some ric growl fitting really nicely in this song!
Re: 4001 1974 restoration
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 3:08 am
...my restauration is a bit on hold, as I received a neck PU from the US perfectly...DEAD!rickcrazy wrote:At your service, Bram! All the best!
Sergio, you will get some mail soon.
Re: 4001 1974 restoration
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 5:23 am
Well, at your service Peter! 
Re: 4001 1974 restoration
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 12:00 pm
Chris, thanks for the strap pins!
Saw this amp online, and I thought it would be funny, just to 'have' it because it's a Rick-amp. Bought it and it just sounds fantastic!! Wow! I am impressed!
Saw this amp online, and I thought it would be funny, just to 'have' it because it's a Rick-amp. Bought it and it just sounds fantastic!! Wow! I am impressed!
Re: 4001 1974 restoration
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 4:07 pm
What I find funny is that you're running a MM through it!Bram wrote:Saw this amp online, and I thought it would be funny, just to 'have' it because it's a Rick-amp. Bought it and it just sounds fantastic!! Wow! I am impressed!
Re: 4001 1974 restoration
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 12:49 pm
Hmm, I missed this one apparantly.Bram wrote: Saw this amp online, and I thought it would be funny, just to 'have' it because it's a Rick-amp. Bought it and it just sounds fantastic!! Wow! I am impressed!
