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Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:10 pm
by kidvett
Hello all,
I really need some advice !! I just received my 92 4003 MG ( black trim ) today from a reputable ( I guess ) dealer. It was advertized on GBase and I wanted this combination badly ( maple w/ black trim ). I had seen one on this Forum & fell in love....So here's my new one:
But upon cleaning & putting new Rotos, here's what I ended up with:
A different view:
I guess this is called ``bridge lift`` !! I compared it to my 06 4003 JG and it shouldnt be like this. I hope I dont sound ``too novice`` but I bought my first RIC last June...and dont know much...So, I'm asking for advice. What should I do ?? This ``thing`` was not mentioned by the dealer...And I want to keep it ( I find it nice ) Where can I buy an original ``black`` bridge ?? Should the dealer pay for it ??
I'd really appreciate help on this one...
Marc
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:21 pm
by ilan
Get a new (chrome) tailpiece, have 2 extra holes drilled in it like mid-80's Ric bridges (can someone post a closeup pic?) and then have it powdercoated.
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:53 pm
by doctorwho
Marc, I fixed one with a worse lift than that. Let me see if I can find that thread ... found it. Here's the first part:
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Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:35 pm
by jwr2
The black trim parts seem to be weaker than chrome parts ... but 2 extra screws will fix that pull up ... you can even use 2 neck screws from a Fender bass ... many of us here are convinced that the 2 extra screws improve the tone as well ...
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:51 pm
by kidvett
Thanks for the info !! I do appreciate & I realize this isnt a nightmare as I first tought...I'm not too good with hand tools so the ``re-bending`` option looks tough for me. I looked at Hipshot black replacement bridge but dont want to add too much extra weight....I could also go with a new chrome bridge & have it powdercoat....I'll see which ideas come up after a good night of sleep...
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:57 pm
by zoomduck
Oh yes! Hipshot ! Let that Bass sing !
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:47 pm
by jwr2
If you don't want to do the work yourself there are a few of us here on the forum who can add the 2 extra screws or a good tech guy could do it ... if done correctly the 2 extra screws would fix the problem and would bend it back in place just by screwing it in ... I must say that is the worst pull up I have ever seen with just 4 strings ... usually the basses that pull up that much are 5 or 8 string basses ... I really do like the look of mapleglo with black trim ...
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:50 pm
by aceonbass
New tailpieces are $175.00. Bending that one back and drilling it for the two extra screws would be way cheaper and not really very hard. If you're in So.Cal, I'll do it for you for nothing.
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:13 pm
by jwr2
that's a good deal ... I usually charge a few dollars to work on a bass ...
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:01 pm
by aceonbass
I do too, but this is just so easy to fix that I'd feel guilty charging money.
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:20 pm
by rictified
Was it like that before you put the Rots on it?
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:40 pm
by jnbass
whoa-$175 for the tail piece?
Good thang I bought a couple of those from Mike Parks...
Damn!
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:34 am
by cheyenne
I'd keep the original, and pick up a black Hipshot replacement.
http://www.basspartsresource.com/bridge_hipshotric.htm
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:45 am
by s4001
Your bass is a lost cause. I'll take it off your hands.
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:58 am
by jnbass
like he said!