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Horshoe History/Signifigance? Newbie Question.
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2002 2:48 pm
by armybass
Hi, I see you guys talking about Horshoes, what are they and were they ever stock on Ric Basses?
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2002 4:52 pm
by tim4003
Horseshoe refers to the magnet that is wraped around the bridge pick up on vintage 4001s up until the early 70's. These are identified by a split in the pick up "cover" between the A and D strings.
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2002 9:04 pm
by dave4004
Hi Scott, they are also found on the vintage reissue 4001v63 and they will fit into the bridge pickup cavity on a 4003. You can still buy the horseshoe pickup separately for $150.
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2002 1:33 pm
by armybass
Thanks guys! Hey, can you tell me how it effects the sound of the bass?