gus752 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 G'day all, anyone out there able to help with solving a dead spot on a '78 4001? The bass plays really well except for an annoying 'dead' 7th fret D string. I have had this bass for years but have used it very little 'cos of this problem. I generally use Rotosound round wound but have tried other brands but no change - it is definitely a resonance issue with the bass. Is this maybe a problem with neck tension ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I used to have a 4003 with a similar issue. Have you tried a set of Dean Markley SR2000 strings? They're all tapered and while they didn't get rid of the problem entirely they certainly improved it on my one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 hiho,sounds like you have some relief on your neck.Ricky necks are set flat unlike any other neck.Check Joey,s bass notes on the net,very good advice on ricky basses.If you fancy fitting a hipshot bridge then I can recommend them. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 (edited) There was a series of posts on www.rickresource.com that went into the details of Rick basses, including dead spots. Its probably worth taking a look at that. Another alternative could be one of those small weights that attach to the headstock - I can't remember what they were called but seem to remember a thread on here saying they could help shift a dead spot. Edit: It was a Fat Finger - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=29717&hl=headstock+weight"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...eadstock+weight[/url] Edited May 25, 2009 by Musky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Have a dig/ask around on the [url="http://www.rickresource.com/forum"]RickResource[/url] bass forum. Unfortunately Joey's Bass Notes site is down at the moment (a hosting problem) but Joey Vasco is a regular contributor as are many other experts. Not a popular suggestion among the Rick Faithful, but a Hipshot bridge might help your problem. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LerxstLee Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hi, Did you check out the Groove tube "fat finger" ? Basically a mass of brass, chrome or brass colour, that clamps on the headstock,claiming to add sustian and do away with dead spots ? I have never tried one but might be the cheapest way to go. Let me know if you find one to try I was always curious. I often wonder why PRS and some other makers are using aluminum, and other lightweight tuners, bridges,ect, If mass = sustian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Yep try a fatfinger. If it seems like expensive snake oil, go to the tools aisle of your local 99p store and buy a mini cast-iron g-clamp - one of the tiny but solid ones. Put this on your headstock to emulate the effect of a fatfinger - remember to pad it with thick card or similar to protect the finish. If it eliminates the dead spot - buy a fatfinger. If not you've wasted a quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Joey's Bass Notes is back up: [url="http://www.joeysbassnotes.com/"]http://www.joeysbassnotes.com/[/url] J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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