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Question re 4003S/5 strings
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:20 am
by Alberto
I've seen on different 4003s/5 basses the muffler bar on some having the two turning pegs intact (like on regular new 4003 models) and on others there are just two holes, no pegs. Can anyone explain is this a design difference from RIC or do different owners remove them? Thanks!
Re: Question re 4003S/5 strings
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:43 am
by doctorwho
My 1989 4003S/5 SPC Blackstar had the mute bar (missing the foam pad - probably worn out) and thumbscrews when I got it.
- 4003S/5 SPC Blackstar - as received
When I restored it (the tailpiece was bent badly) I put a new foam pad on the mute.
- After restoration
My 1997 4003S/5 FG also has the mute bar and thumbscrews.
- 4003S/5 FG
So, I'm thinking that the ones that lack the mute bar and thumbsrews have had them removed by a previous owner.
Re: Question re 4003S/5 strings
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:14 am
by Tarrbot
I know that mine is intact.
It sat in a case for nearly 20 years, barely being played.
Re: Question re 4003S/5 strings
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:24 am
by rickenbrother
Mine has them.
Re: Question re 4003S/5 strings
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:58 am
by Tarrbot
That's a dead sexy blue, Joey.
I will have to black out mine soon.
Re: Question re 4003S/5 strings
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:54 pm
by ram
my 2000, has them too, as well.....
Re: Question re 4003S/5 strings
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:43 pm
by rickenbrother
Tarrbot wrote:That's a dead sexy blue, Joey.
Thanks!
It's received many compliments for looks and sound when it's gigged.