Rick 4003 - Bakelite string-guides Minimum Cavity depth for trem

Minimum Cavity depth for trem bar = 3/4 in

It required a complete re-think of the classic saddles and the 6 hole knife edge

This tailpiece has artificial ageing on the nickel finish to simulate the worn-in look of an original nickel tailpiece fitted on a Gibson from the 1950's and 1960's

feel and sound of the original

Slightly rounded ends

Rick 4003 - Bakelite string-guides Minimum Cavity depth for tremPlease note this two piece pickguard only fits a Rickenbacker 4003 made in the 1980s. It will unfortunately not fit the more recent and current 4003 modelsMade from genuine paper phenolic bakelite measuring 2mm thick and does not have any outer bevel around the edge of the pickguard.