Rickenbacker bridge pickup height screws

[Woodinblack]

So my new rickenbacker 4003s bridge doesn't have any screws, so the briidge pickup is way down in the hole and quiet.

I assume being a rickenbacker those screws are some random imperial size that would be tricky to get anywhere or be a custom and expensive order.

Any idea what those screws are?

 

these screws (as not shown in the picture!)

 

 

[Bigguy2017]

Screw (part # 05106) available here  Rickenbacker 4003/4001 Bridge Pickup Height Screw - 05106 - For Everything Rickenbacker

It's a  M/S 10-32 x 11/4 RD PH I believe

 

Spring is  Bridge Pickup Height Springs x 2 for Rickenbacker 4000 Series - For Everything Rickenbacker

 

 

4003 parts.pdf b pickups.pdf

[Woodinblack]

Thanks, I saw them on rickisounds for £6 each and 4.50 shipping, maybe with the size I can get them a bit less!

[fergs40]

Is it literally new, or new to you?

 

Either way, how do those screws go missing? Did someone take off the pickup cover and forget to put them back? Actually, I’m not sure the 4003s has the cover?

 

Anyway, apologies - none of these questions helps you in your quest for replacement screws - I’m just curious about how you ended up needing them…

[Woodinblack]

Its new to me, and yes, someone took off the pickup cover (it is in the case) but obviously didn't think they still needed the screws!

[BlueMoon]

This is a pic of the recent official 4003 bridge pup bezel. Essentially it's a rip-off of the Tubeampology aftermarket piece. The new bezel is fitted to all new 4003's shipped from the factory as stock. Rickenbacker finally ditched the faux chrome arched bridge pup cover. There should be the adjustment screws in place. The size is kindly given by @Bigguy2017 above.

 

[Woodinblack]

Yeh, mine is the older type with the plastic arch. I have a replacement inner bezel liner to fill the gap, which is when I realised I needed the screws.

With the size though I have found some at a much more reasonable price

[prowla]

20 hours ago, Woodinblack said:

So my new rickenbacker 4003s bridge doesn't have any screws, so the briidge pickup is way down in the hole and quiet.

I assume being a rickenbacker those screws are some random imperial size that would be tricky to get anywhere or be a custom and expensive order.

Any idea what those screws are?

 

these screws (as not shown in the picture!)

 

 

Doh!

Someone messed that up; there's also supposed to be a Gnd wire to the Treble pickup surround held in place by the screws/springs.

RickySounds (and other suppliers) will be able to supply exact parts or they are a stock US bolt.
If you do go to RickySounds, I'd suggest getting there bezel too; I have one on one of my Rics and the price is very reasonable.

https://www.rickysounds.co.uk/product/4003-4001treble-bezel-cove-chrome/

 

 

 

 

Edited 4 hours ago by prowla

[Woodinblack]

That is the bezel I have - I didn't get the screws from there at the time as I didn't know I needed them until I tried to fit them, and then I didn't go back to get them as it is £17 for two screws!

[prowla]

39 minutes ago, Woodinblack said:

That is the bezel I have - I didn't get the screws from there at the time as I didn't know I needed them until I tried to fit them, and then I didn't go back to get them as it is £17 for two screws!

Not cheap, I guess you have to weigh against spending the time & effort.
This ebay seller has (or at least had) some replacement parts, so you could try pinging him.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/167855373439

 

Also contactable via this FB group.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/182588378547198

 

 

 

Edited 3 hours ago by prowla