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Since a 4003S/5 is now elusive, I could make do with a drop-D tuner by Hipshot. These are a breeze to install on Fenders, but I haven't found much info on Ric useage.

http://www.hipshotproducts.com/xtenders.htm
(sorry, forgot my vB code!)

Anyone ever try these? Are the keys similar to the Ric factory keys in appearance?

This could get me into buying a Ric 4003.

Try stringing it B E A D .... you get the low B and you don't have to mod the bass ...

OR Tune D G C F and use fatter strings ...

Ric's have a smaller hole in the headstock than a fender does ...

Thanks, Jeff. I wouldn't tune down to B E A D or down a whole step. I need that upper range to stay as is. I can get by fairly well tuning down to D A D G, though.

The Hipshot M-4 is supposed to work on Ric's (and other brands). I just wanted to find out if anyone thought the M-4 tuning key looked like a Ric tuning key. I also don't know if any mod is needed to install this.

I'll fire of an e-mail to Hipshot, also.

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