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Horseshoes Available
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 1:13 pm
by NFB-418
Totally stoked! Horseshoes are available again and I just ordered one.
http://www.rickenbacker.com/cart.asp?category=Pickups
Re: Horseshoes Available
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 1:22 pm
by SMR 78
Getting mine installed on the 4003 at POTR within the next couple weeks
I asked Richard at Rickenbacker what the boutique horseshoes were wound to and he indicated between 10K and 11K (kudos to Richard for being so responsive on this BTW). I was a little surprised at how hot these are - I figured the boutique horseshoes would be leftovers after fulfilling C64 and C64S orders but my understanding is that the C64/C64S horseshoes were wound to around 7K. Sure enough the horsehoe on my C64 reads 6.8K using a cable (cap bypassed), so figure a little more than 7K if I were measuring it directly at the pickup.
No matter - I'm psyched to get one on the 4003. I can always have it unwound a bit if I find it too hot.
Re: Horseshoes Available
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 1:30 pm
by anoukane
Re: Horseshoes Available
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 1:40 pm
by rickaddict
Pile on board, sheep!
I knew I should have sold mine when the gettin' was good!
Re: Horseshoes Available
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:08 pm
by coolhandjjl
Ehhhh Haaa!
Kip e aye yeah!
Anyone know if it includes the vintage style surround? Are the current toasters wound as hot?
Re: Horseshoes Available
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:10 pm
by NFB-418
SMR 78 wrote:I can always have it unwound a bit if I find it too hot.
The hotter, the better, I say.
The bass of my dreams will be complete. I've already acquired the vintage TRC, toaster, strap buttons and tone/volume knobs. This horseshoe will be the icing on the cake.
Kudos to RIC for putting a few out there for us. I know they won't last long.
Re: Horseshoes Available
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:27 pm
by mikko
Wow...this is something I've been waiting for. If only those would be available for us who live outside of US...
How this modern horseshoe work in 4003 when "vintage tone" circuit is bypassed?
Re: Horseshoes Available
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:41 pm
by bartyclue
Joey thanks for the heads up. I check the boutique every couple of days. I just ordered one.
Re: Horseshoes Available
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 3:13 pm
by gearhed289
Nice. I just ordered one for the heck of it. Maybe put it on my 8 string.
I wouldn't be surprised if these disappear again.
Re: Horseshoes Available
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 3:28 pm
by woodyng
And a reasonable price compared to the past frenzy,too! yep,Jeff, you shoulda! I wanted to try one for my 4000,but have come to realize the Higain needs to stay in there,it sounds too good to replace.
Re: Horseshoes Available
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 3:29 pm
by lucky
This is great news.
Re: Horseshoes Available
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 3:32 pm
by jdogric12
It will be interesting to see how long they stay on the shelves! Ordered me one for a project that's almost finished... perfect timing!
Re: Horseshoes Available
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 3:51 pm
by wints
I'm surprised it took this long.
It must have been killing RIC to see them fetch double and more on the open market.
Re: Horseshoes Available
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:08 pm
by Seans
Anyone know exactly what you get?, base, surround, mounting shroud etc, any pic's?.
Re: Horseshoes Available
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:17 pm
by rickaddict
Seans wrote:Anyone know exactly what you get?, base, surround, mounting shroud etc, any pic's?.
I'm pretty sure that's gonna be the whole shebang, including the surround, horseshoes, adjuster screws, springs, and back plate.
They might even throw the four little screws in as well.