Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

looks like i'll be getting my hands on a '82 4001. it is one of the anomalies w/ Wavy Grovers, a good thing, but one is broken.

options are trying to track down an E/A Grover or to replace the keywinds with a 'standard' set. i'd prefer to the first option obviously - but if this doesn't happen, is the swap painless? that is, will i need to increase or shim the bores in the headstock? will the new tuners will fit or cover the Grover screw holes?

If you were to swap to the new Schallers you would definitely need to drill the 16 new screw holes, Bryce.

But I'm pretty sure no drilling would be required to get the posts and bushings to fit.

I'd try to find another Grover. Email Dave Pascoe. He's our resident Wavy Grover man. He might have an extra.

Do a search on "grover" or "wavy" also- if the cover is just popping off there are some suggestions on fixing it. I have an 82 4001 with Wavy's- the A string cover likes to pop off.

also- are Wavys on '82s not normal- you say it's "one of the anomalies w/ Wavy Grovers"

They made a few that late with Grovers, they used them when they ran out of regular stock, I've seen 82's with them before.

thanks for all this. l will try to get in touch with Dave. Sergio was gracious enough to poke around for me too.

i'd hate to have to re-drill...