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 Post subject: Parts for a Rickenbacker
PostPosted: November 28th, 2017, 2:53 am 
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Im looking for a couple of parts for a 77 Rickenbacker. I need a bridge mounting knob as someone in the past lost it and replaced it with a screw (circled in yellow) and the 3 position pickup switch and a bridge pickup cover.


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 Post subject: Re: Parts for a Rickenbacker
PostPosted: November 28th, 2017, 11:25 am 
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http://www.pickofthericks.com/ used to be a good source for parts. Or you could try contacting the factory, they used to sell parts, but I don't know if they still do.


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PostPosted: November 28th, 2017, 11:30 am 
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Yep pick of the ricks is pretty good, and you could also try North Coast Music.

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PostPosted: November 28th, 2017, 6:17 pm 
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Selector Switch - will this work? http://www.pickofthericks.com/rickenbac ... way-08834/

Bridge nut - This page might work to find it ... http://www.pickofthericks.com/categorie ... er-Screws/

Pickup cover - will this work? http://www.pickofthericks.com/genuine-r ... cker-4003/

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 Post subject: Re: Parts for a Rickenbacker
PostPosted: November 28th, 2017, 6:34 pm 
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Thanks guys. I think i read somewhere the new pickup covers are plastic so i hope i can find a metal one .


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 Post subject: Re: Parts for a Rickenbacker
PostPosted: November 28th, 2017, 6:34 pm 
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Some of the guys at RickResource might have some stuff lying around.

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I never really "got" what a Rick is capable of until I ran it stereo a few times in my college band. We used to call it the "Piano of Doom". You get all the bottom and all the top in total a**kicking mode.


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PostPosted: February 9th, 2018, 1:40 pm 
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Yes, POTR is a good source for parts. RickySounds (http://www.rickysounds.co.uk) in England is pretty good, too - they even have the hairpin trussrods for 4001s. And, yes, RIC does sell parts. In the "Boutique" section of their website. As for the bridge pickup cover? To the best of my knowledge, that "cover" has always been plastic. The metal one you're probably thinking of wasn't a cover; that was the actual "Horseshoe" pickup that the plastic cover is intended to imitate. RIC sells the plastic covers (and yes, the 4003 cover fits a 4001), and also sells a replica version of the pickup; but they're usually out of them, and... they aren't exactly cheap, either. I have one, along with a toaster neck pickup; they'll probably go in my '73 4001, one of these days... Good luck with your restoration! ;)


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PostPosted: February 9th, 2018, 5:41 pm 
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Thanks guys for all the help I did manage to get 4 bridge nuts and with the help of Paulo I just scored all the parts on the body except the bridge but including all pickups and surrounds and covers, pots and wiring for a guy that did something to a 4003 and replaced all of it and I got it all for $90.

This is the current state of my rick. One side of the body has to come off and be cleaned and glued back. Then i got to repaint it. It's a 77 and was originally black but I'd like to paint it a green if it would suit. Just not sure of the color yet.


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PostPosted: August 19th, 2018, 2:04 pm 
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I can't wait to see it when it's done!

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Gilmourisgod wrote:
I never really "got" what a Rick is capable of until I ran it stereo a few times in my college band. We used to call it the "Piano of Doom". You get all the bottom and all the top in total a**kicking mode.


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superheavydeathmetal wrote:
I can't wait to see it when it's done!


I know you've been away for a while "Super". Here's a thread in the photo section on this Bass. IMO the new owner did a nice job. It turned out great! I think you'll like the color. Enjoy!
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PostPosted: August 20th, 2018, 7:08 pm 
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Where is the thread?

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Gilmourisgod wrote:
I never really "got" what a Rick is capable of until I ran it stereo a few times in my college band. We used to call it the "Piano of Doom". You get all the bottom and all the top in total a**kicking mode.


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 Post subject: Re: Parts for a Rickenbacker
PostPosted: August 21st, 2018, 12:02 am 
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Here ya go
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9270
He seems to have forgotten to include it


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PostPosted: August 21st, 2018, 12:44 am 
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Grant wrote:
Here ya go
http://leftybassist.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9270
He seems to have forgotten to include it


Ahhh! Late night posts. Thanks Grant!


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 Post subject: Re: Parts for a Rickenbacker
PostPosted: August 21st, 2018, 1:58 am 
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You're welcome Crescenze :lol: :lol: :lol:


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