Rickenbacker Bridge problems

concordia · Post by **concordia** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 12:53 pm

I recently purchased an 05 4003 Mapleglo Ric, it was on sale as a "scratch and dent" but the only damage was to the case. When I play the E and A string the saddles make a clicking sound and when I play on the D string the bridge makes a vibrating sound which I think is the spring. Has this happened to any of you and if it has how do I take care of it?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 1:27 pm

you can get a replacement bridge for about $50 ... I've had a few Rics with clicking saddles ... they are loose ... the fix is to replace the saddles ... the other problem is an inmproperly cut groove ... get a file or dremmel and grind a little metal ... if you live near southeast Michigan then come by my workshop and I can help you ...

or get the hipshot bridge ...

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 1:32 pm

Welcome to the forum, Jake....

...what Jeff said....

ken_j · Post by **ken_j** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 5:39 am

Welcome to the forum Jake. I would contact RIC customer service. An '05 should be under warranty.

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 6:37 am

I second what ken said.

greg_mitchell · Post by **greg_mitchell** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 7:03 am

Yeah, most any Ric dealer should have a guy that can fix these problems if you don't want to tackle it yourself. I'm sure there is someone in the west Texas area that can fix it (yes, I looked in your profile).It would be a warranty job like Ken said.