Yeh, like tail lift on this Ibby 2388B.The M
They copied the hardware closely enough that the parts are interchangeable...and have the same flaws
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I'm going to answer this seriously (although you're probably not expecting me to): those screws were installed already when I got the bass. I've meanwhile installed an All-Parts replacement.
Nice!I'm going to answer this seriously (although you're probably not expecting me to): those screws were installed already when I got the bass. I've meanwhile installed an All-Parts replacement.
My ElDegas had some tail lift and I fixed it with (more appropriate) screws:
I have the Allparts on my clone build, no tail lift 6 years in, so far so good. I actually like how the Allparts looks better with chromed saddles than the dull raw zinc ones on the OEM bridge. The V2 solved all that, but not worth $190 to me. I could 2 more Allparts and still come out ahead.
Hello, I recently received what I believe is a Shaftesbury (no name or markings anywhere) 4001 copy. I’m looking to install a mudbucker into the neck slot but before I’ve done any routing, I noticed the metal cover sgainst the pickguard sits higher than the fretboard, so around the 12th fret every string will fret out. I bought the Artec brand as I didn’t want to drop $200 on a stonewall and find I don’t like it. I’ve seen many others with this mod, this brand pickup as well, but I haven’t found anyone discussing this issue.
For anyone who has done this mod on a Japanese clone or a real Ric, did you run into this problem? Did you need to recess even the cover below the pickguard?
For anyone who has done this mod on a Japanese clone or a real Ric, did you run into this problem? Did you need to recess even the cover below the pickguard?
I know some of the Ibanez Rickenbacker copies (they had a lot of variation, with bolt on and neck through models, stereo models and mono models, accurate pickup models and unusual pickup models) had a mudbucker in the neck position.
Personally, I think it's a bit of a risky mod (especially if you're having to enlarge the route), as the instrument design is prone to folding in half at that point, if the route is too large.
That's why Rickenbacker eventually moved the pickup further from the neck, towards the bridge by about an inch.
Personally, I think it's a bit of a risky mod (especially if you're having to enlarge the route), as the instrument design is prone to folding in half at that point, if the route is too large.
That's why Rickenbacker eventually moved the pickup further from the neck, towards the bridge by about an inch.
Thanks, luckily this one has the neck pickup a little further back as well and the route would only need to be extended slightly, on the bridge side. Still debating though.
Might as well post this build here too, just finished it yesterday after a two-year build. Oak leaf carving by my Brother. They'll have to pry this one out of my Cold Dead Hands. I built in a few obvious "tells", like the volute, different neck lam configuration, 22 frets, and it's a 32" scale, so it should be obvious to some future generation that this isn't a genuine Lemmy, but ultimately, what happens to it after I'm long gone is not my problem. Had a blast building this.
I built in a few obvious "tells", like the volute, different neck lam configuration, 22 frets, and it's a 32" scale, so it should be obvious to some future generation that this isn't a genuine Lemmy, but ultimately, what happens to it after I'm long gone is not my problem. Had a blast building this.
That’s a beautiful bass! Carving is perfect. Enjoy that beauty!Might as well post this build here too, just finished it yesterday after a two-year build. Oak leaf carving by my Brother. They'll have to pry this one out of my Cold Dead Hands.
Magnificent.Might as well post this build here too, just finished it yesterday after a two-year build. Oak leaf carving by my Brother. They'll have to pry this one out of my Cold Dead Hands.
I have an Ibanez Rick, neck through, but has the large mudbucker for the front pickup.
The pickup had failed many years ago, and recently I got an AliExpress replacement which seems the same dimensions here
@Gilmourisgod that's an outstanding job on the build! Love the add of the volute and the nice tribute touch you do on the trc's. Of course all the rest is something else to behold, no doubt.
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Wow that turned out great!Might as well post this build here too, just finished it yesterday after a two-year build. Oak leaf carving by my Brother. They'll have to pry this one out of my Cold Dead Hands.
I have a 70's Ibanez Rick which I was not kind to in my youth when I got it, and wanting to restore it to its original state.
Two issues I have,
looking for an Ibanez headstock decal, any outlet selling copies of these, or should I get a local engraver to make one.
Secondly, the truss-rod adjuster has been done up very tight, and the hex nut is not the best, any advise on getting it loosened, I am guessing the hex key is metric, but metric or inch hex keys don't fit correctly (now).
At some point, I installed a set of active 1980's EMG P pickups by chiseling out a route between the two pickups (yeah I know, was young and stupid),
sounds great !! but looks dumb.
I have removed the EMG's and will have to fill in the missing wood, and make a new pick-guard.
Two issues I have,
looking for an Ibanez headstock decal, any outlet selling copies of these, or should I get a local engraver to make one.
Secondly, the truss-rod adjuster has been done up very tight, and the hex nut is not the best, any advise on getting it loosened, I am guessing the hex key is metric, but metric or inch hex keys don't fit correctly (now).
At some point, I installed a set of active 1980's EMG P pickups by chiseling out a route between the two pickups (yeah I know, was young and stupid),
sounds great !! but looks dumb.
I have removed the EMG's and will have to fill in the missing wood, and make a new pick-guard.
I think your chances of finding a "period correct" Ibanez logo for a 70's "Lawsuit" bass are effectively nil, probably have to be a custom decal.
As far as the pup infill, you need to clean up that rough chiseled opening to a clean rectangle and infill with a carefully fitted (tight!) piece of solid maple. Your old surgery would have weakened the whole neck-through beam, a tight infill will restore some rigidity.
Try putting a SMALL drop of penetrating oil around the truss rod adjuster, let it sit for a while, and try with a Metric hex key. Worst case, you may need one of the Stewmac "wedge" shaped truss rod wrenches, They have a taper to the tip made to fit tight in sloppy hex key openings.
www.stewmac.com
As far as the pup infill, you need to clean up that rough chiseled opening to a clean rectangle and infill with a carefully fitted (tight!) piece of solid maple. Your old surgery would have weakened the whole neck-through beam, a tight infill will restore some rigidity.
Try putting a SMALL drop of penetrating oil around the truss rod adjuster, let it sit for a while, and try with a Metric hex key. Worst case, you may need one of the Stewmac "wedge" shaped truss rod wrenches, They have a taper to the tip made to fit tight in sloppy hex key openings.
Gripper Truss Rod Wrenches - StewMac
Allen truss rod nut too worn to adjust? These wrenches save the day!
All I remember about the truss rod adjustment on mine, was that I had to take one of my spare Allen key wrenches (which probably means it was metric), and hacksaw it down, so that it would fit into the headstock cavity, to make adjustments.
I can probably dig it out, if you need me to take measurements.
Likewise, if you need more detailed images of the TRC, to make a replica, I could take some close-up photos of it in situ.
Has anyone tried the hipshot bridge on their rick copies? I’ve got a 84 Greco rb700 that I just installed the hipshot on, it’s great but I can’t get the action high enough, saddles are maxed out. Thinking of putting a shim under the bridge to raise the whole thing up a few mm.
Have the opportunity to acquire a Japanese lawsuit era copy, but do not feel qualified to make this decision. Anyone have any insight?
That could be a Hondo, but the tuners look incorrect; they look like Wavy Grovers that were seen on some of the better MIJ/FarEast copies. Can we see the back of the headstock?
Leaning more towards Kasuga, due to the rear pup surround.
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