Ric 4 to 5 conversions ..

[OldGit]

pretty neat jobs too
[url="http://www.3dentourage.com/425/425.htm"]Ric 5 string conversions[/url]

[beerdragon]

I'd like to hear one of those Ricks in full cry.

[setekh]

they look sleek

had heard about adapting a 4-string neck to a 5-string, but I guess string spacing is very small...and are they comfortable to play?

[MoJ]

Hey,good call on that.
Had wondered for a while,as a Ric owner what a 5 string would sound like.
I know they used to do the 4003 as a 5er,and there's always the current 4004 5 string but Ive heard that thats a different beast to a 4001 or 4003 due to the humbuckers.Apparently you dont get the same growl.
If anyone's interested,my 4003' taken quite well to B E A D tuning,and I dont miss the G string either.In fact,having tried a stingray 5 string at band practice tonight(1st time Ive used a 5 properly for sometime)I actually realise I think Ill always be a 4 string slinger.
Still,wouldnt mind trying a modified Ric 4003.The necks pretty chunky as it is but Id rather that than a matchstick-like Jazz neck..Ill just run and hide.....
Andy

[MoJ]

Oh,and dont think Id have the guts to do all that or have it done to my baby!
Andy