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What strings come standard on the Ric 4003?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 12:06 pm
by leroy_la_qua
I recently purchased a Ric 4003 and am at the point where i need to replace the strings for the first time. I really like the sound of the strings that came standard on it. What brand are they? and where can i get them?
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 12:34 pm
by bear
Rickenbacker round wound nickel, bass, 45/55/75/105
If you need online dealer URL's just ask.
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 1:27 pm
by leroy_la_qua
Yes please. Just out of curiosity are there any other brands that i might be able to buy locally that you feel have a similar feel/tone to the Ric strings that come standard.
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 2:28 pm
by blueflamerick
D'Addario XL
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 4:11 pm
by dave4004
I don't think the RIC strings sound like D'addarios at all. They remind me of SIT Power Wounds.
You can get the RIC set from Rhoads Music for $20 a set
http://members.aol.com/RhoadsMusi/rickaccessories.html
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 9:39 pm
by bear
You can also get them here:
Mike Parks Rickenbacker Page
Or look here:
North Coast Music
or look over here:
Pick of the Ricks
Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 3:37 pm
by dave4004
True, but not at Rhoads' price.
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2004 2:35 am
by cheyenne
I swear by D'Addarion XL-170's. The new Rick strings that came on my 4003BB feel nearly identical, except for tension. The Rick strings feel a little more flexible to me. I like them though, so much I left the set on my Blue Boy.
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2004 2:43 am
by bottom4
I have DR Low Riders on all my Ricks except my new 4004 Cii. However, I really like the feel of the strings on my new 4004 and I’m seriously considering moving to the RIC strings when replacement is needed!