Replacing the Bridge Pickup Surround?
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2016 10:00 pm
Hi peeps,
(I did a search but couldn't find anything useful)
So I've setup my 4003, but I've got a small problem.
I generally like a low-ish action. I've set the bass up with an almost dead-straight neck with the faintest relief. The bass plays amazingly, love how well this Rick plays with a low action. The Rick in question is an 82 4003. It's go the split pickguard and the bridge surround with the straight edges. (ie like a 4001).
Problem is;
The strings are fairly close to the edges of the bridge pickup surround (~3mm or less). If I dig in hard with a pick or fingers alike, the fatter strings touch/vibrate against the edges of the surround just a little. Not ideal, as I generally play with a heavy hand, but this is only slight, it doesn't kill sustain.
I assume this is why the 4003 model has the scalloped pickup surround....
So I'm thinking of maybe replacing the 4001-type surround with the modern 4003 equivalent to get rid of this problem, as I really don't want to raise the bridge saddles.
Anyone knows where I can get one, that will post outside of the USA?
Cheers.
(I did a search but couldn't find anything useful)
So I've setup my 4003, but I've got a small problem.
I generally like a low-ish action. I've set the bass up with an almost dead-straight neck with the faintest relief. The bass plays amazingly, love how well this Rick plays with a low action. The Rick in question is an 82 4003. It's go the split pickguard and the bridge surround with the straight edges. (ie like a 4001).
Problem is;
The strings are fairly close to the edges of the bridge pickup surround (~3mm or less). If I dig in hard with a pick or fingers alike, the fatter strings touch/vibrate against the edges of the surround just a little. Not ideal, as I generally play with a heavy hand, but this is only slight, it doesn't kill sustain.
I assume this is why the 4003 model has the scalloped pickup surround....
So I'm thinking of maybe replacing the 4001-type surround with the modern 4003 equivalent to get rid of this problem, as I really don't want to raise the bridge saddles.
Anyone knows where I can get one, that will post outside of the USA?
Cheers.
