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Posted: **Thu Jun 23, 2005 6:27 am**

Forgive me if this is a stupid question.
How's come the C64 has the split bridge, and the C64S does not?

Posted: **Thu Jun 23, 2005 6:32 am**

I think it's because a newer unit was installed on McCartney's when it was gone over at the factory...

Posted: **Thu Jun 23, 2005 6:44 am**

Pretty sure that's right.

Posted: **Thu Jun 23, 2005 1:20 pm**

Yes it is.

Posted: **Thu Jun 23, 2005 2:38 pm**

Wasn't it taken by an employee and made into an ashtray?

Posted: **Thu Jun 23, 2005 3:52 pm**

The C64s also has the non-tapered pickup surround, as that matches the current setup on McCartney's bass.

Posted: **Fri Jun 24, 2005 3:26 am**

Andrew, did your C64 come in yet?

Posted: **Mon Jun 27, 2005 12:19 am**

I have a deeper question. Why was the bridge split in the first place, and why did they stop?

Posted: **Mon Jun 27, 2005 1:04 am**

No, Bob, nothing yet. It is going on 5 months since the order was placed, so it should be a couple more, I would think. I'm waiting for the call.....

Posted: **Mon Jun 27, 2005 2:42 am**

Bob, I think the split in the bridge had something to do with the mold, dunno for sure. JH?

Posted: **Mon Jun 27, 2005 1:30 pm**

John, looking at the split in my 64 basses they all appear different. The one in the deluxe is so badly made and sharply irregular that you could lose a pinky if your "anchor" too close to it!

Posted: **Mon Jun 27, 2005 1:54 pm**

Can someone post close-up pictures for comparison purposes, in case there is a member (like me) who cannot see the difference by looking at the Rickenbacker website pictures? Thanks.

Posted: **Tue Jun 28, 2005 10:45 am**

Benjamin,
My 4001CS has the split.

My 4003 does not.

My 4001S does not.

Posted: **Tue Jun 28, 2005 1:57 pm**

Thanks for the pictures, Ron. Now I see what you guys are talking about.

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Split bridge on 4001C64S?

Split bridge on 4001C64S?