1972 Rickenbacker 4001FG refresh.

[stereoplayer]

My 72 Ric 4001. Had it since ‘73 or so.
Bridge maintenance...mismatched screws.
A good waxing is in order.
Clean the controls and jacks/switches.
Clean the case inside and out.
I might try to replace the mute pad that is missing...although I don’t use it.
The strings have been on a very long time...so long that I cut them off.
RotoSound FunkMasters will be going on.

Edited April 21, 2021 by stereoplayer

[BoomTing]

2 hours ago, stereoplayer said:

RotoSound FunkMasters will be going on.

Do 4001s need strings that light or is it personal preference?

Looking good

[stereoplayer]

5 hours ago, BoomTing said:

Do 4001s need strings that light or is it personal preference?

Looking good

No, not really.  It was my preference this time.  I’ve tried them a couple of times.  But, I might give up on them.  As much as I hate to say this...they are too light😕.  
I’ll play them for a while and probably switch them out for a slightly higher gauge.

 

 

Edited April 21, 2021 by stereoplayer

[stereoplayer]

I did tighten up the machine head covers that are famous for exploding or coming apart.  I used a small punch and tightened up the cover connectors.

I need a couple more adjustments to the bridge but I’m very close to being done.

 

[BoomTing]

14 hours ago, stereoplayer said:

But, I might give up on them.  As much as I hate to say this...they are too light😕.  

On most Basses I've previously used 30 - 90 on I've mostly switched to 40 60 75 95 I think that is what Chris Squire used on His Ricky. They really suit my JayDee & G&L 2000

Edited April 22, 2021 by BoomTing

[bloke_zero]

13 hours ago, stereoplayer said:

I did tighten up the machine head covers that are famous for exploding or coming apart.  I used a small punch and tightened up the cover connectors.

I need a couple more adjustments to the bridge but I’m very close to being done.

 

Nice amp! I've got a clone of the preamp section I still need to build, though it's the 360 - I bet it sounds great with the Ric!

[stereoplayer]

Yes it does, but mostly these days I use my mini GK stereo rig.  It sounds great too!

Edited April 22, 2021 by stereoplayer