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Rickenbacker Pickup Switch

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6/24/1997 1:20 PM

Rickenbacker Pickup Switch

Recently my 4003 Rick Bass has been crackling. I freaked and thought it was my amp. Then thought it was my cord. Ah ha! It's my pickup swtich.

It seems that when I play with a pick I unintentionally lightly touch the switch. This is the source of the crackle. Is this typical? Should I take the bass in for servicing?

Certainly the switch must be "make before break" type. Otherwise there would be a small moment of silence before switching pickups.

Thanks.

6/27/1997 8:35 AM
Anders Westerberg	Try to clean it with electronic lubricant spray. It will probably help. Anders

6/27/1997 10:17 AM
David Axt	Thanks Anders! I sprayed television tuner lubricant spray on the switch. Now it works fine. Whew! I was not looking forward to monkeying with my prize ax.

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