Cairobill Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) Hi I'm just about to pick up my new 78 Rick 4001. Setup on it is great at the moment, but if new strings put it out of wack, can anyone recommend a rick specialist in the London area? I'm keen to take it to someone who is very experienced with their trussrods. I might also commission a capacitor mod (push pull switch). Anyone know a very safe pair of hands? I usually get my stuff done at the gallery (who are great) but I thought I would appeal to you Rick heads out there for specialist info. Incidentally, this bass is the first genuine closet classic I have come across. It is 32 years old and MINT. Very cool indeed. Plus it has a great thin neck and is a featherweight. Took ages to find. Cheers, Nick Edited October 20, 2010 by Cairobill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Hi Nick [url="http://www.simscustom.com"]http://www.simscustom.com[/url] I'm down in Kent, and this man is near me - he's worked on both my 4003's, and really knows his way around a Ric. He works with loads of top names, so you'll be in safe hands. Given the delicate nature of the trussroads and fiddly bridge, you want someone who knows what they're doing with a Ric - Martin is your man if you fancy a short trip to the countryside! Mention that Iain with the two Rics suggested him....might get you a discount....or me next time I visit!! Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 My God I picked up my Rick last night. What a fantastic bass! Absolutely mint burgundyglo from 1978. It really looks new apart from aged binding etc. It hasn't been played in. I will post pics soon. It's a beaut. I put some hibeams on it which suit the neck as they're low tension. Action is pretty low but I might well have it looked at. It also sounded very good through my kit so I'm not sure I will do the capacitor mod. I quite like the twang on the bridge pup . I'll just mix in a bit of bridge to fill it out. This is going to be my main fretted bass from now on. I'm smitten... Cheers for the Sims recommend. I'm in SE London so not too far away. Nick [quote name='spongebob' post='995117' date='Oct 20 2010, 05:22 PM']Hi Nick [url="http://www.simscustom.com"]http://www.simscustom.com[/url] I'm down in Kent, and this man is near me - he's worked on both my 4003's, and really knows his way around a Ric. He works with loads of top names, so you'll be in safe hands. Given the delicate nature of the trussroads and fiddly bridge, you want someone who knows what they're doing with a Ric - Martin is your man if you fancy a short trip to the countryside! Mention that Iain with the two Rics suggested him....might get you a discount....or me next time I visit!! Hope this helps![/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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